Moldings and stuff

[Paul Clark]

I can do body work and paint. (hope that didn't sound too uppity)
I'd like to attack my GN this summer, but don't want to remove doors, glass, etc.
I just want to do the "outside" if you know what I mean.
Any helpful hints regarding what to do with window trim and roof rail removal (or not) would be appreciated.
Example - can you remove the trim on the opera windows without removing the glass?
Thanks

 

[JP87GN]

the reveal around the opera windows is part of the glass. I recomend taking the opera windows out on a repaint, Its not that hard.

 

[Paul Clark]

Thanks JP87GN.
I think I know what you mean, but since the reveals aren't glass how can they be part of the glass?
If they are a one piece kind of thing, is there a sealer of some kind under the reveal?
Thanks again.

 

[Paul Clark]

Saw the pics of your car.
VERY nice!
I want mine to look like that - but then I'm afraid I'd never drive it.
Lotsa work. Well done.

 

[JP87GN]

The rubber part is incapsulated into the glass, but the center trim on the outside is pot metal and has studs w/ spead nut on the backside holding it tight, The seal is made with butle tape and it can be a mess. best way to clean it off is with latex gloves on, just ball it up and keep tearing it off. Your windshield and backglass trims come off easy with a specialty tool that releases the clips and the drip rail trims roll off but you have to be gentle.