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Originally Posted by jpc763
Sorry, I don't know how to refit the springs.
What is this "dishwasher trick" you mention?
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You can take the plastic door pocket lids, door sill trim, etc. - anything painted with that rubberized soft-touch paint - and put them in the dishwasher. It loosens up the paint so you can easily rub it off with your fingers or a non-abrasive pad.
It seems this paint on all these older cars starts rubbing or flaking off on high wear areas (e.g. door pocket lids where elbows rest). It looks cheap and horrible, but can be removed by using the dishwasher.
Then they are ready for sanding/painting. Some people cover them in leather (I will eventually), but for now I'll leave them bare.
Its the dang spring that has me baffled. I reinstalled without it and now the lids won't stay up when opened.