Northern VA Molding fix
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Northern VA Molding fix
I spoke too soon about my windshield and molding. Waxing the car this weekend, I noticed that the stainless molding right above the passenger visor, on the outside of course, that the clip is not holding that portion of the horizontal windshield bright work. It looks worse than chit. I am going to try to remove the molding first.
Just so you know, I have a new windshield, all new clips underneath and never a rust problem in the windshield surround, but reused the original stainless molding around the windshield.I don't want to start over with a new windshield just to get to the clips again; which is what happened 2 years ago... I didn't need a new windshield, just the clips & molding fixed.
Does anybody know a great installer in the Northern Virginia area I can consult? This bothers more than Hillary Clinton's face!!!!!
Just so you know, I have a new windshield, all new clips underneath and never a rust problem in the windshield surround, but reused the original stainless molding around the windshield.I don't want to start over with a new windshield just to get to the clips again; which is what happened 2 years ago... I didn't need a new windshield, just the clips & molding fixed.
Does anybody know a great installer in the Northern Virginia area I can consult? This bothers more than Hillary Clinton's face!!!!!
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Hi j,
Be careful!
Trying to remove the long horizontal piece of trim you describe without first removing the a-pillar trim can be chancy. It's pretty easy to kink the trim piece because it's so narrow.
If installed properly the ends of that long thin piece should be tucked under the top of the a-pillar pieces.
It's possible that the clips are o.k. and that some of the 'prongs' on the thin piece weren't set into the clips properly which is causing the gap.
There could be a more involved reason for what you're seeing but hopefully not.
Good Luck.
Regards,
Alan
Here you can see how the thin piece of trim goes under the a-pillar trim.
Be careful!
Trying to remove the long horizontal piece of trim you describe without first removing the a-pillar trim can be chancy. It's pretty easy to kink the trim piece because it's so narrow.
If installed properly the ends of that long thin piece should be tucked under the top of the a-pillar pieces.
It's possible that the clips are o.k. and that some of the 'prongs' on the thin piece weren't set into the clips properly which is causing the gap.
There could be a more involved reason for what you're seeing but hopefully not.
Good Luck.
Regards,
Alan
Here you can see how the thin piece of trim goes under the a-pillar trim.
Last edited by Alan 71; Aug 8, 2016 at 09:33 AM.
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There is a new shop in Chantilly called Corvette Motorsports. I have not tried them yet but here is the website: http://corvettemotorsports.com/
reviews appear decent...but I cannot vouch for them. I could tell you somewhere NOT to go tho.
reviews appear decent...but I cannot vouch for them. I could tell you somewhere NOT to go tho.
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Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 110
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From: Northern Virginia
Hi j,
Be careful!
Trying to remove the long horizontal piece of trim you describe without first removing the a-pillar trim can be chancy. It's pretty easy to kink the trim piece because it's so narrow.
If installed properly the ends of that long thin piece should be tucked under the top of the a-pillar pieces.
It's possible that the clips are o.k. and that some of the 'prongs' on the thin piece weren't set into the clips properly which is causing the gap.
There could be a more involved reason for what you're seeing but hopefully not.
Good Luck.
Regards,
Alan
Here you can see how the thin piece of trim goes under the a-pillar trim.
Be careful!
Trying to remove the long horizontal piece of trim you describe without first removing the a-pillar trim can be chancy. It's pretty easy to kink the trim piece because it's so narrow.
If installed properly the ends of that long thin piece should be tucked under the top of the a-pillar pieces.
It's possible that the clips are o.k. and that some of the 'prongs' on the thin piece weren't set into the clips properly which is causing the gap.
There could be a more involved reason for what you're seeing but hopefully not.
Good Luck.
Regards,
Alan
Here you can see how the thin piece of trim goes under the a-pillar trim.
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Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Northern Virginia
Nice pics
[QUOTE=Alan 71;1592800464]Hi j,
Be careful!
Trying to remove the long horizontal piece of trim you describe without first removing the a-pillar trim can be chancy. It's pretty easy to kink the trim piece because it's so narrow.
If installed properly the ends of that long thin piece should be tucked under the top of the a-pillar pieces.
It's possible that the clips are o.k. and that some of the 'prongs' on the thin piece weren't set into the clips properly which is causing the gap.
There could be a more involved reason for what you're seeing but hopefully not.
Good Luck.
Regards,
Alan
Oh, BTW, your trim looks great!!! Wish mine was that perfect...
Be careful!
Trying to remove the long horizontal piece of trim you describe without first removing the a-pillar trim can be chancy. It's pretty easy to kink the trim piece because it's so narrow.
If installed properly the ends of that long thin piece should be tucked under the top of the a-pillar pieces.
It's possible that the clips are o.k. and that some of the 'prongs' on the thin piece weren't set into the clips properly which is causing the gap.
There could be a more involved reason for what you're seeing but hopefully not.
Good Luck.
Regards,
Alan
Oh, BTW, your trim looks great!!! Wish mine was that perfect...
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Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 110
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From: Northern Virginia
There is a new shop in Chantilly called Corvette Motorsports. I have not tried them yet but here is the website: http://corvettemotorsports.com/
reviews appear decent...but I cannot vouch for them. I could tell you somewhere NOT to go tho.
reviews appear decent...but I cannot vouch for them. I could tell you somewhere NOT to go tho.
