Fixing cowl plastic trim

[Coaster]

I replaced mine. I went to the dealer and ordered it ~$60 if I remember. At that price I don't mind replacing every 15 or so years. Hardest part was getting drivers wiper arm off - need a really short wiper arm puller which I didn't have. The dealer popped mine off and then put it back on lightly until I could get home and swap out the part.

[boxfix]

Originally Posted by Coaster

I replaced mine. I went to the dealer and ordered it ~$60 if I remember. At that price I don't mind replacing every 15 or so years. Hardest part was getting drivers wiper arm off - need a really short wiper arm puller which I didn't have. The dealer popped mine off and then put it back on lightly until I could get home and swap out the part.

You got a deal. Pelican wants 145.50 for Windshield Cowl Cover Part #: 996-572-563-06-01C-M100

Sierra Madre is asking $173.86

For those prices I will see how long my fix lasts!!!

[robdelorenzo]

Thanks for this.
With wet weather coming up, this is something that I need to deal with also.
If I can avoid buying a new one and spray painting the old one black and using your trick, that would be great.

[boxfix]

Originally Posted by robdelorenzo

Thanks for this.
With wet weather coming up, this is something that I need to deal with also.
If I can avoid buying a new one and spray painting the old one black and using your trick, that would be great.

To get the grey out, I coated mine in silicon fluid, and it looks good for now.

I may yet take it out and paint it with Rustoleum 7777 satin black. I have done this on my Saab Aero and it has looked good for years.

[78F350]

Originally Posted by boxfix

To get the grey out, I coated mine in silicon fluid, and it looks good for now. ...

Thinned linseed oil work well too for black plastic pieces that are weathered.

[Meir]

Originally Posted by boxfix

You got a deal. Pelican wants 145.50 for Windshield Cowl Cover Part #: 996-572-563-06-01C-M100

Sierra Madre is asking $173.86

For those prices I will see how long my fix lasts!!!

$117 from sunset.
still. double of what it used to cost 4-5 years ago.