Windshield trim

[Dave80GTSi]

https://rx19jones.wixsite.com/projectboxster/projectboxster-3

About 2/3rds down the page.

[bg305]

Originally Posted by Dave80GTSi

https://rx19jones.wixsite.com/projectboxster/projectboxster-3

About 2/3rds down the page.

Wow.. great find

" That being said, instead of the feeling of accomplishment that I normally get after completing a project this time it's more of a feeling of relief that I didn't cause permanent damage. If I had it to do again I'd just paint the old trim and be done with it..."

Seems like it might be good advise, I thought about trying a sharpie on it first...

[rfuerst911sc]

Good article as my S also has the crappy looking trim . The problem with painting the trim is mine is rough to the touch because of cracks and small pieces of the finish missing . So for it to look good it would have to be sanded and filled in , not easy to do on something only a 1/4 " wide x the length AND not damage the rubber .

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Good article as my S also has the crappy looking trim . The problem with painting the trim is mine is rough to the touch because of cracks and small pieces of the finish missing . So for it to look good it would have to be sanded and filled in , not easy to do on something only a 1/4 " wide x the length AND not damage the rubber .

Or... you could just call a couple of the local auto dealers and ask to whom do they outsource their windshield installs. Then you check Yelp reviews... then you phone the shop and ask how much $$ to R&R that seal.

Easy.

[A 986 S]

Prepping and painting the narrow trim piece may be easier than you think. If you're careful, you should be able to remove (and reuse) the rubber seal. With that out of the way you could mask both sides of the trim so you would be able to sand and paint it without risk of damaging the rubber bit, the windshield or the paint.

I was able to replace the trim on my car so I guess that's proof that it can be done but frankly I don't recommend it...



cheers - dj

dennisjones.tripod.com

[kk2002s]

I don't have a picture but I just scraped the peeling finish off and left it as the black rubber finish. Looked much better then the in-fashion antique peel look.