 windshield trim removal...again, without bending it all up |
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| EJP914 |
 Jan 22 2025, 06:08 PM
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I posted a topic a few weeks back on how to remove the windshield trim.
A few of the responses said to cut thru the clips that hold the trim and remove it all in one piece. Sorry I didn't get it first time around, but... Do you cut thru the clips with a slim putty knife or similar with the knife between the trim and the glass OR between the trim and the frame? There are places where the trim is very tight against the frame. I would have to force the knife between the trim and the frame. Will the trim "give" a bit to do this? Is there a diagram somewhere that shows where the clips are located OR will I bump into them as I move the knife around the trim? If this removal is a simple procedure for most 914 guys, again my apologies for missing the obvious. Thanks again for the help. Ed |
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| 930cabman |
Jan 23 2025, 02:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,874 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States 
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Not sure how, but my local auto glass guy (old timer) changed my windscreen last year, didn't damage the molding or clips all for $300.
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| DC_neun_vierzehn |
Jan 24 2025, 01:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 493 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Delaware Shore Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(930cabman @ Jan 23 2025, 03:09 PM)  Not sure how, but my local auto glass guy (old timer) changed my windscreen last year, didn't damage the molding or clips all for $300. Was that just for the service or the service and the glass? If both, what kind of glass did you use? I don't think you can even get the glass for that cheap! I found an old school classic car glass guy in Northern VA a few years ago to do the service (I bought the glass, but had him pick it up, bring it to my house, and install it in my driveway). He charged $250 which I thought was very fair. |
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| 930cabman |
Jan 24 2025, 02:57 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,874 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(DC_neun_vierzehn @ Jan 24 2025, 02:56 PM) QUOTE(930cabman @ Jan 23 2025, 03:09 PM) Not sure how, but my local auto glass guy (old timer) changed my windscreen last year, didn't damage the molding or clips all for $300. Was that just for the service or the service and the glass? If both, what kind of glass did you use? I don't think you can even get the glass for that cheap! I found an old school classic car glass guy in Northern VA a few years ago to do the service (I bought the glass, but had him pick it up, bring it to my house, and install it in my driveway). He charged $250 which I thought was very fair. Buffalo Auto Glass, Gary has been doing all my auto glass stuff for years. It may have been $350. and maybe two years ago, but that was complete. Dropped off, left for a couple hours and a brandy new windscreen with existing aluminum trim replaced in perfect condition. I really doubt he sourced new clips, probably used the originals. Not a German replacement, but clear with no scratches |
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