How do I get this trim piece off? (Pic Inside)

jk333 · Apr 13, 2011

See the pic below. (The piece is highlighted in Red) I'm trying to get that trim piece off of a parts Jeep to put on my own. Mine are pretty banged up. I don't want to damage the pieces on the parts Jeep, they are in pristine shape. Does anybody know how to take them off correctly so I don't damage them?

1990JEEPXJ · Apr 13, 2011

sort of push the outer edge of them up. they are simply clipped on. cant say they will come off without getting at least a little bent, but im sure if youre careful you can minimize it.

Shorty · Apr 13, 2011

wrap the bottle cap side of an old "church key" in masking tape and use it just like you're opening a bottle.

Work your way along the molding a few inches at a time and it'll pop off without damage

xjtrailrider · Apr 13, 2011

^good suggestion! I got both of mine off with no damage before I had my 90 painted. They are still available at the dealer as well since all year models use the same design.

ehall · Apr 13, 2011

The polished aluminum strips will show damage when they bend up; the regular painted ones can be sanded and repainted. I wasn't able to get mine off. The dealer didn't have them when I asked.

If you can use a heat gun to soften them first it would probably be a big help.

You might be able to make new ones with long pieces of cut-to-length door edge trim. It can be bought in 50' rolls

GrimmJeeper · Apr 13, 2011

I lost one of mine on the freeway, ripped the other one off when I got home

I've never had good luck with those pieces, I could never get them to stay on tight... I even tried gluing them on.

jk333 · Apr 14, 2011

Cool Thanks Guys.

How do I get this trim piece off? (Pic Inside)

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