windshield trim

[Blue88Comanche]

How do I remove the Windshield trim... I would like to paint it but do not want to tape up my jeep and risk over spray. (I am still overly protective of the paint job i got last year)

 

Thanks

[maddzz1]

You need a special tool. There are clips underneath that you need to slide. Harborfreight should have the tool

[Blue88Comanche]

Do you know what the tool is called or looks like?

[maddzz1]

Look here:

 

http://www.buickperformance.com/glassremove.htm

[hick92]

here's a site for auto tools this one will get you straight to the windshield tools

 

http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/search/ ... ld%20tools

[flint54]

And probably best if you go ahead and plan to replace those plastic clips. They're old and brittle. Team Cherokee does (or at least did) sell them.

[Boots]

I just used a cotter pin puller and/or screw driver, they come off pretty easy but are very brittle and like to break if you aren't careful. :wrench:

[NewfieMJ]

How do I remove the Windshield trim... I would like to paint it but do not want to tape up my jeep and risk over spray. (I am still overly protective of the paint job i got last year)

 

Thanks

 

You should still mask off the paint around the trim to prevent any damage , ie: scratches , while removing the trim :brows: . And double tape for extra safety ;) . Some clips are a pain .

 

Slightly on topic , I wonder how hard it would be to convert to the new style XJ rubber moulding . I know I saw it in someones build somewhere , but not the process . Probably just a matter of trimming the tabs for the old clips . Thought I'd throw it out there if your not stuck on OEM .

[maddzz1]

How do I remove the Windshield trim... I would like to paint it but do not want to tape up my jeep and risk over spray. (I am still overly protective of the paint job i got last year)

 

Thanks

 

You should still mask off the paint around the trim to prevent any damage , ie: scratches , while removing the trim :brows: . And double tape for extra safety ;) . Some clips are a pain .

 

Slightly on topic , I wonder how hard it would be to convert to the new style XJ rubber moulding . I know I saw it in someones build somewhere , but not the process . Probably just a matter of trimming the tabs for the old clips . Thought I'd throw it out there if your not stuck on OEM .

 

This is my plan when I replace my windshield.