door trim removal help ?

1. robster247 Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 cumbria Posts: 1239 Satin black furio

   #1 12th June 2011, 21:52

   Im currently spraying my trim in gloss black but ive hit a problem already :-D how do you remove the trim which is along the doors ?
2. theonethatownz Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Leominster Posts: 106 Saxo 1.1 SX

   #2 12th June 2011, 22:36

   On the outside? Pull it off. Making sure you do it gently and don't break the clips.
3. robster247 Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 cumbria Posts: 1239 Satin black furio

   #3 12th June 2011, 22:39

   Yeah on the outside and it looks as if its glued is that right ?
4. Simon0014 Established Member Joined: Aug 2010 Chippenham/Bristol Posts: 1892 1962 Austin Mini, BMW 330ci

   #4 12th June 2011, 23:13

   Yeah they pull off but you may need to use a blade as they are often held on with tigerseal or something very similar usually at both ends of the trim. Bit of a bitch to get a stanley knife to it but persevere and you will suceed
5. robster247 Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 cumbria Posts: 1239 Satin black furio

   #5 12th June 2011, 23:23

   THanks simon will give it a go in the morning will it damage it if I just yank it off and buy new clips ?
6. Simon0014 Established Member Joined: Aug 2010 Chippenham/Bristol Posts: 1892 1962 Austin Mini, BMW 330ci

   #6 12th June 2011, 23:28

   naa clips should be fine. Sometimes the actual brackets that hold the clips come off but you can glue then back in place
   
   Its just the sealant you need to watch for as it could damage the plastic trim. I find the quicker and smoother i pull the panel off the less damage is done to the clips tbh.
   
   If you wanted you could take the door cards off and push the clips out one by one with a socket set piece. maybe a 5 or 6mm cant remember which as they wont break that way but its extra hassle...
   
   Hope this helps you out mate!
7. robster247 Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 cumbria Posts: 1239 Satin black furio

   #7 12th June 2011, 23:32

   Dont want to take the door card off so will go for the smooth approach lol ill let you know how I get on thanks again
8. Craig29 L-plater Joined: May 2011 Tamworth Posts: 57 White furio 1.4

   #8 13th June 2011, 01:09

   I want to take mine off too, this thread helped. Cheers guys
9. robster247 Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 cumbria Posts: 1239 Satin black furio

   #9 13th June 2011, 12:46

   Got the trim off with a gentle pull and broke no clips (bonus) thanks :-)