Hi, does anyone know the best way to remove the plastic trims from the roof, targa, screen sections? I'm thinking of stripping the coating off them and having then powder coated.

Is it possible to remove them without breaking the clips? And how do they fit? I've been told they just clip on but I'm sure I'll manage to break something if advice isn't sourced from the knowledgeable first..

Any help much appreciated.

The clips break because they get brittle. The clips are also very inexpensive, so you're better off not concerning yourself with that aspect.

 

Windscreen trims are a bugger to be honest. You need to take the scuttle panels out and slide them up so that you can push the very top edge off the clip on the roof section. Then gently pry the trim off. Refit in reverse, however refitting is also patience testing ****. Also remove and refit with the scuttle panels removed.

Targa trims require you to strip the whole targa down if you do it properly, don't try to leaver them off

 

There is a simple way to remove them but it requires some drilling

 

Follow boldys guide here

 

http://300zxclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?151389-A-quick-way-to-replace-targa-trims

 

Or there is another write up but I can't find it

Hmm, there was me thinking it would be simple huh? Lol.. Shouldve guessed you'd need a degree in engineering to get the buggers off..

I'm not liking the sound of drilling through stuff to get to the screws either. I think Id rather take the time to get to them properly rather than risk the leaking targas again as I've only just solved the torrent that was coming through them previously.

I'm trying to do this in a way that is cost effective but I'm probably going to need to replace the clips as I intend to put the original trims back on after having them recoated in gold.

I'm guessing the Z centre will be able to supply the clips?

The other thing that's puzzling me is how to remove the section to the rear of the targa. Judging by the sound of it, the clips for that section are probably under the rear quarter window trim?

It all sounds like it's going to be as painful as chewing on tin foil.. But needs must.. Theyve got to come off for coating asap.. I shall have a chat with luke about the clips and go from there then!

Thanks for your knowledge guys.. Oh and no offence about the drilling, but i think Id rather have the pinta than risk water coming in anymore.. Lol..

Not the easiest to take apart depending on how good condition yours are in.

 

Here's mine when I stripped them.

 

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But I bought new outer and inner rubbers for a complete rebuild.

 

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Mine seem to be in fairly good condition, the actual trims themselves are good apart from the outer coating which is weathered and starting to lift a little.

I figured it would be better to re use the trims after seeing the cost of a new set! But i want them gold, so buying a new set would be a waste just to strip the coating and have them recoated..

If I had a garage or could rely on decent weather I'd get them off at the weekend but our British weather is always against me and time aswell..

Could do with a small lottery win and a house move.. Lol

Hmm, there was me thinking it would be simple huh? Lol.. Shouldve guessed you'd need a degree in engineering to get the buggers off..

I'm not liking the sound of drilling through stuff to get to the screws either. I think Id rather take the time to get to them properly rather than risk the leaking targas again as I've only just solved the torrent that was coming through them previously.

I'm trying to do this in a way that is cost effective but I'm probably going to need to replace the clips as I intend to put the original trims back on after having them recoated in gold.

I'm guessing the Z centre will be able to supply the clips?

 

 

The other thing that's puzzling me is how to remove the section to the rear of the targa. Judging by the sound of it, the clips for that section are probably under the rear quarter window trim?

It all sounds like it's going to be as painful as chewing on tin foil.. But needs must.. Theyve got to come off for coating asap.. I shall have a chat with luke about the clips and go from there then!

Thanks for your knowledge guys.. Oh and no offence about the drilling, but i think Id rather have the pinta than risk water coming in anymore.. Lol..

 

I have a degree in engineering and it was still a pain in the ass. Fitting new trims is nice , also make sure that the rubber edge that presses against the glass doesn't get damaged as it does have to be waterproof

 

Non of my business really, are you sure you want gold trim!

GOLD TRIM...........And Funkysi goes in to Galactic Meltdown in 3..2..1..

You might be going to far with the gold theme Paul :nono: But its your Z mate :)

Hahaha! I detect a sense of recoil amongst the Z community.

Imagine the horror of gold door handles and gold tinted glass with a nice gold ignition key and a big diamond on the tip of the aerial? Lmao!

Maybe a swarovski crystal gear knob too? Lol..

To be honest with you I think that the roof trim will look good in gold.. But fear not, it's not the gleaming bright shiny gold, it's the wheel colour and the same as the gold pinstripe so it's not going to scream bling!

I just think that it's worth the effort to try it for the £25 it's gonna cost. If it looks a bit too much there's always the choice to change the colour back to plain old black..

I think it may look a bit much against a black bodied car or even just a dark colour, but the contrast between the red and gold I really like. My only bit of indecision is if the windscreen trim will look right because of the black rubbers top and bottom.. Time will tell! :shock:

Gold!?!?! Bwhahahaha :rofl: :lol: :hurl:

Edited October 10, 201510 yr by Funkysi

Gold is not cool. Chrome is a touch tacky, gold blows it out the water. Gold wheels can look good, bronze look better. A simple satin black trim would look 100xs better honestly.

Gold is not cool. Chrome is a touch tacky, gold blows it out the water. Gold wheels can look good, bronze look better. A simple satin black trim would look 100xs better honestly.

 

I get what you're saying but i believe it's just a matter of opinion.. I've just bought some 25mm gold vinyl tape so I'm going to apply this first to get an idea of how it will look.

If I think it looks alright, I'll go ahead and take the trims off and get them coated. If not, satin black it'll be..

I went through a similar stage... black car... i thought trim looks boring in black so why not make them match my calipers so i painted them orange.... 3 weeks later painted them back black..... satin black is one of the only colours that actually looks decent.

OK, I have listened to the opinions here and figured that id do a little test before making up my mind..

So today I went to my local car spares shop and got a ten metre roll of 25mm gold pinstripe in the same tone as the pinstripe I fitted to the car.

Anyhow, I went out and fitted the stripe over the trim to get an idea of how it would look. So funkysi, hold on before you meltdown mate lol, it's reversible so if it looked pants it could be undone.. However...

After fitting it, I asked for a few opinions from a few people amd the response was quite positive. Also, I like the look.. It's not a glaring bling, it doesn't scream goooollllddd!!

Just a subtle contrast. Anyway,for the haters of gold, prepare to recoil.. Lol. Here's an image..

I think if I coloured the centre support bar for the targas aswell it would all blend in quite nicely..

Ok, I'm braced for the influx of opinions so, hit me with it lads and ladies..

Not for me. Not at all. Between the gold trims and those nostrils, it's all a bit reminiscent of one of Max Power's finest! :ohmy: :hurl:

 

That said, it's your car and there's only really your opinion about it that matters :thumbup1:

Not for me. Not at all. Between the gold trims and those nostrils, it's all a bit reminiscent of one of Max Power's finest! :ohmy: :hurl:

 

That said, it's your car and there's only really your opinion about it that matters :thumbup1:

 

Cheers mondo, I do think the hurl was a little bit of a dangly bruiser but ok.. :whistling:

Cheers mondo, I do think the hurl was a little bit of a dangly bruiser but ok.. :whistling:

 

You asked for opinions. That's mine.

 

As I said though, your car to do with as you please and to hell with what anyone else thinks :thumbup1:

You asked for opinions. That's mine.

 

As I said though, your car to do with as you please and to hell with what anyone else thinks :thumbup1:

 

Lol.. Cheers mondo.. All I'll say is that whatever I end up doing to the trims, they'll look a lot better than the turd grey they look at the moment.. I find it amazing that the original paint can last like that but the trim is horrid. Surely someone can invent a trim that doesn't fade and age like these?

Just to add to the bling theme my black 300zx come from Japan with blue diamonds on the split wheel studs :chinese:

 

Lol.. Cheers mondo.. All I'll say is that whatever I end up doing to the trims, they'll look a lot better than the turd grey they look at the moment.. I find it amazing that the original paint can last like that but the trim is horrid. Surely someone can invent a trim that doesn't fade and age like these?

 

It's because the trims have a rubber-like coating from new. It hardens up over the years and goes brittle, sadly. :(