How to remove door trim? - Focaljet

**Black331** · 03-04-2007, 08:11 AM

It appears to be held on with double sided tape, not sure though..

And also, does anybody know a good how to on painting all the plastic trim? I want to do all the pieces glossy black to match my car..

Thanks..

**Azwethinkweiz** · 03-04-2007, 09:24 AM

just open the door and start there, pull slowly and use a heat gun/hair dryer to soften up the adhesive. Also, fishing line will help, just be carefull not to cut through the plastic pegs on the back of the molding...There is a ton of threads on this topic...Heres one. The second post is right on.

http://forums.focaljet.com/exterior-...side+mouldings

03-04-2007, 08:11 AM	#1
Black331 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 331	How to remove door trim? It appears to be held on with double sided tape, not sure though.. And also, does anybody know a good how to on painting all the plastic trim? I want to do all the pieces glossy black to match my car.. Thanks..

03-04-2007, 09:24 AM	#2
Azwethinkweiz Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Plattsburgh, NY Posts: 3,485	Re: How to remove door trim? just open the door and start there, pull slowly and use a heat gun/hair dryer to soften up the adhesive. Also, fishing line will help, just be carefull not to cut through the plastic pegs on the back of the molding...There is a ton of threads on this topic...Heres one. The second post is right on. http://forums.focaljet.com/exterior-...side+mouldings __________________ 2003 Ford Focus Zx3 - Too many mod's to list in 6 lines 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200C 105th #6 - Just a slow hog...Yeah, right. [FJ] [ Sponsors ] [ Search ] [ Exterior How-To's ] [ Interior How-To's ] [ ax0n's FocusHacks ] [ Guidelines ] [FJ] .

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