Removing black vinyl from outside window ttim

[Whitaker717]

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

[MiNi Beast]

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. 

[Blade]

Here is a method that I have not tried it yet. 

 

[Whitaker717]

Thank you! I will give that a try. I didn’t know you could remove them. Any tips on that?

[rokinn]

They make plastic trim removal tools.  Start at one end on one side and pry it up.  They're held on by clips.

[Whitaker717]

Thank you! Do they make replacements if I mess them up. 

[Whitaker717]

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

[fiatslug87]

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.

[Whitaker717]

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. 

[70barracuda]

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...