Window Trim Fix 2000+
 

If your lower window trim looks bad and you want to fix it cheap then this write up is for you.

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On the back door gently pry up on the back of the window trim as shown and it will lift up so you can get a better grip as shown in second picture. then you can easily get it off the door.
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Next is the front door. Open the door and pull the inner corner piece off of the inside.
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Next take out the foam behind it.
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Unbolt the mirror with a 10mm socket with elbow and for one you will have to use a wrench. Once unbolted pull the mirror off and let it dangle by the wires.
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Next step is to put your index finger under the back of the trim and pull up.
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Once it is up enough to grasp better gently twist it back and forth to get it out from below the mirror.
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Now that they are off use a razor blade scraper to remove the vinyl from the trim pieces.
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Once all the vinyl is removed sand the trim down with 400 grit and a palm sander till all the rust is gone and the surface it roughed up to paint.
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Now paint them with Rustoleum Gloss Black enamel paint.
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Let them dry and reverse the removal steps to reinstall.
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