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Old May 7, 2010 | 12:28 AM
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Default 78 rear window trim removal

Someone painted the metal trim on the outside of the rear window on my 78 black, but the paint is coming off in chunks.

I would like to remove it to clean it up, but I don't see how it attaches.

Anyone know the right way to get it off without damaging it?

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Old May 7, 2010 | 08:19 AM
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There is a tool for this, check some suppliers. Basically it spreads the metal apart enough to release it from the clip. Be very careful. That trim is one of the hardest parts to find on a C3, and can be very expensive. Worst case, mask it off strip and paint it inplace.
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