So I scored a pair of new outside door handles in shadowline from Europe. Now is the time to convert ALL the aluminum exterior trim. I removed the trim around the windshield very carefully without any kinks. The trim around the rear window seems to be a bit more difficult.
Any guidance would be appreciated.
Geo
'84 Euro 635
'88 M6 (Gone but not forgotten)
George the trim has to be inserted in the gasket before it is placed on the windshield. You will go crazy trying to install it it with the windshield in the car and probably damage the trim although I imagine it could be done with a lot of time and patience
81 Euro undergoing total nut and bolt restoration
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Well Bert. i've done the front on another sixer in the past without any problem. The question is can the rear window trim be removed without removing the rear glass. I see folks selling these on eBay, so they're has to be a procedure short of cutting the rubber seal. Maybe not. In that case I can prep mask and paint it on the car. Thanks
'84 Euro 635
'88 M6 (Gone but not forgotten)
My rear glass pushed out without breaking the seal. I had a glass guy do it figuring it needed a pro. I had the seats out and he just layed on his back, put his feet against it and pushed it out seal intact. Go figger. The front was cracked and I didn't care about the seals as I was going new and he just kicked it out
Last edited by Bert Poliakoff; 10-03-2020 at 04:51 PM.
81 Euro undergoing total nut and bolt restoration
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George, I used lots of WD 40 and got mine out without any bends, kinks. However, I was replacing the seal and failed at putting the trim back after the glass was in. Had to take the glass out , place gasket and trim onto glass and install as a unit.
Rob E3
I got mine out both front and back relatively easy. Sprayed lot of dishwashing soap for lube and had no problem getting both out without removing glass.
Also did ALL my chrome ,mostly powder coat ,and have shadow handles in box awaiting car repainted before putting them on. Just used black car wrap temporarily .
Did not want to remove rain guard as they twist easily & are NLA so prepped n painted as well as chrome around headlight grills,easy to take off.
Also took door panels off and removed window chrome for powder coat.
Last edited by 88M6; 10-05-2020 at 10:08 PM. Reason: More pics
Well, after reaing Rob's post about having to remove the glass and seal to get the trim back in, I was about to mask and paint on the car.
But, now you have given me the knowledge to proceed as planned. Thanks, Paul
'84 Euro 635
'88 M6 (Gone but not forgotten)
The purpose of thrim isn't for cosmetics. It's what locks the seal onto the glass
81 Euro undergoing total nut and bolt restoration
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I had never done a windshield before. I had help but the rope method worked well, just lubricate as you go, pull rope parallel to the glass rather than at an angle.
Rob E3
Roping is the only way to do it. It's what the glass guys do. I first learned of it when I had a windshield put in my E Type Jag
81 Euro undergoing total nut and bolt restoration
pictures at: flickr.com/photos/bertsphotos
So, I was able to remove the rear window trim today. Quite easy actually. Here's a tip for anyone wanting to remove either the windshield or rear glass trim. There is a little "hook" or ledge on the trim where it slips into the seal. The ledge points to the OUTSIDE of the glass. If you use a wide plastic trim tool and apply equal pressure both upwards and toward the INSIDE of the glass, the trim slips right out. No bends or kinks.
'84 Euro 635
'88 M6 (Gone but not forgotten)
Hi, I'm new here since today. I am finishing up a restauration of an E24 from August 1976. I still miss some trim, and in particular the chromes around the right side windows. Both are not produced by BMW AG anymore and I can't find any on ebay or equivalents. As you replace your chromes by black, would you still have these trims and would you sell them?
Last edited by Despi; 03-13-2021 at 09:10 AM.
This is a response to a post I made a year ago. I manged to remove both front and rear glass trim, prep and paint. Now, getting those bastards back in the seals are a bit of a job. What did you do to accomplish this? Thanks
'84 Euro 635
'88 M6 (Gone but not forgotten)
Lots of dishwashing liquid as lubricant if won’t press in. Mine went in without it in most areas.
I use WD-40..............and no, it does not break down the rubber.
Rob E3
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