How to remove exterior trim

[HokieZHP]

Hey guys,
How do you remove the trim on the outside of the car. Along the doors, bumpers, etc. I am going to restore it but don't want to break it by taking it off incorrectly haha

Help?

[Ryans323i]

The doors' trim come off just like the interior trim. The rear bumper is a little different. They're just clipped in as well, but you'll need to remove the center strip before the corners. Also the corner trim is "slid" into the bumper a little towards the rear wheels. May want to have some extra clips on hand (for the door trims) as you're liable to break a few. The bumper trim have tabs that clip into the bumper.

Are you removing for detailing?

As a side note, I've never removed the trim from a ZHP front bumper. If it's like my old 323 bumper, then it's exactly the same as removing the rear bumper's trim.

[rikdee]

Front is the same.

[HokieZHP]

Yes I'm removing for detailing. I'm gonna restore the trim since it's not looking too great. So I can just pry it off on the sides and slide/pry it out on the front and rear?

[Ryans323i]

Yep.

[jayjay_dee]

Chris, are you planning to paint it?

If you can, please share with us how you were able to remove the trims, as im thinking about it too... thanks!

[HokieZHP]

I plan on putting either back to black on it with some 303 aerospace for protection or I'm just going to paint them flat black. Haven't decided yet.


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[cakM3]

Chris,

As Ryan mentioned earlier....be sure to grab extra clips before you take off your door/fender trim. You will most likely break some of the clips and need to replace them. There's nothing worse than removing your door trim only to have a few broken clips in the process....

I have part numbers but won't be able to update this post with them until I get home from work this afternoon....

[HokieZHP]

I appreciate it Charlie! Thanks

[nike001]

Chris, I'd suggest getting a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.

Dane has done it.. as have I and the results are great. It's like an ultra-fine sandpaper that removes all previous waxes and sealants. I scrubbed mine for only a little bit and they looked 10x better.