Whitaker717 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Hi guys, I have been searching around the forum about how to remove that black vinyl coating from the chrome window trim. Can somebody point me in the right direction or let me know how they removed it? Mine is just peeling off but some is really stuck on there. I want to peel it off and polish the chrome. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Peel it off and clean it up. I like it. perhaps a little wd-40 or goo gone to loosen it up. or maybe a heat gun and scraper? maybe one of those rubber things for the drill those body shop guys use... Good luck, share your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Here is a method that I have not tried it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitaker717 Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 Thank you! I will give that a try. I didn’t know you could remove them. Any tips on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokinn Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 They make plastic trim removal tools. Start at one end on one side and pry it up. They're held on by clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitaker717 Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 Thank you! Do they make replacements if I mess them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitaker717 Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 Here is a bit of progress guys in removing the rubber. Not the best picture but I will get more. I bought some aircraft remover an had to do it in stages. Spray, wait, Peel or scrape, repeat. I was trying to use a plastic scraper but the chemical starts eating through it. Oops rookie mistake. I was pretty gentle, but I did get a few light scratches in on it when I switched to a small metal scraper. I’m will try to buff them out. I was not lucky enough to have it just wipe off though. I can attest it does work but it will take some time. Overall I am pleased with how it looks though. Sorry guys not the best pictures. I will grab more when I am done and it’s warmer. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 I think the side trim must be coated differently than the windshield trim I had done with the gasket remover. The side trim cracks and pulls away from the chrome, the windshield trim coating seems thinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitaker717 Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 That could be right. This stuff on the the trim is fairly thick. It does start to bubble and peel though. It is just a process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 I used a propane torch to get mine off. Just burnt it off and then polished and it looked great. Just don't breath the smoke in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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