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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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I want to paint my 68 hardtop and thought removing the moulding around the rear window was a better idea than masking it off.

I do not know how to get it off. Does anyone have pointers on how to remove without damage the mouldings around the rear window?
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Do you have the assembly instruciton manual (AIM)? The AIM will show the attachment of the trim (screws, clips, etc.) since the trim was installed at St. Louis.

The AIM will also help getting it back together.


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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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Just be VERY careful taking it off - you can't find replacement pieces very easily.
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