Hi all

My trim looks fairly decent and I do not want to screw it up, I have a 1970 that I am trying to strip down for primer and paint. I have some rust bubbles near and under the front and rear windshield trim. What tools and procedure do I use to remove the trim so I can sand and primer/paint.
If someone has the time could they give me a step by step on the method and where to start so I don't bend the heck out of them. NO WORRY here on scratching the paint as I am sanding it all down anyway. I am just mostly worried on protecting the trim and saving it for reinstall.
I searched the forums but did not find anything on the 70's era cars.

Thanks
Ray

Hi Ray..I just had to do the same thing on my 71 Nova. The moldings are held on with clips. I used a multi-purpose molding removal tool with a flat "J" shaped hook on it. Slide the tool between the molding and the glass, behind the clip and pry gently against the clip, not the glass, to disengage the molding from the clip. On my back glass, I was able to disengage the side clips, then slide the moldings off the top clips. Be gentle at first, then firmer if necessary. Good luck!:thumbsup:

You can pick up a reveal molding tool at any Auto Parts store.

Use pointed ends to release the molding clips by sliding it in between the molding and glass. Slide it along until you feel a clip. Once it feels like you have caught the clip, pull slightly on the handle while gently lifting the molding. You should feel it release, then just move your way around the rest of the way.

Thanks guys on your help.

I will try at Autozone or Advance tomorrow and see if they have the tool.
Just curious. How many clips did you find were holding on the trim. Just wondering how many I should be looking for.

Thanks
Ray

on my 71 there were 3 on each side of the windsheild and back glass. There were 7 across the top of the windsheild, and 6 across the top of the back glass. Most of them were metal, and a few of those were deteriorated. A few on my back window were plastic, seemingly replaced previously.

Thanks Jon

I will attempt this tomorrow if I can find the molding tool.


Thanks again for the help.


Ray