Hey, I'm trying to replace my rear quarter window chrome and I read in previous posts, I'm going to have to cut the old adhesive then use some elbow grease to get the chrome/weatherstripping off. Is this the easiest way to remove them? Also, I'm wondering do I need any sealant/adhesive to install the new chrome? Thanks.
Big Fish - Air Force Retiree 1968 Firebird 400 Previous - 1980 Trans Am, 1981 Firebird, 1989 Formula, 1991 Firebird, 1994 Formula
Try heating it in hot water, should help loosen it up. The chrome piece is held on by comression with a u channel piece of rubber. I dont beleive there is any adhesive involved. Mine came off fairly easy once one end was lifted up and used a skinny screwdriver to pry it along.
When I had to separate mine, they were really stuck. I set the edge of the glass, chrome and all, in my kerosene solvent tank. The stuff softened up overnight and I did not need to pry it apart.
Vikki
1969 Goldenrod Yellow / black 400 convertible numbers matching
Maybe I'll give myself more to do and take them out. We'll see how the weather is here in Portugal on Saturday since I don't have a garage. I just have to find the thread that explains how to take them out.
Big Fish - Air Force Retiree 1968 Firebird 400 Previous - 1980 Trans Am, 1981 Firebird, 1989 Formula, 1991 Firebird, 1994 Formula
Just popped mine off today, layed the glass against the wall with the chrome at the bottom, sprayed them down with WD40. Waited about 20 minutes and they popped rite off.
Thanks for the info. I havent had time to remove them but when I do, I'll know what to do. Do I need to remove the back seat to take out these windows? Or maybe I'll soak 'em down before I take them out and see if they'll cooperate and come out. Thanks.
Big Fish - Air Force Retiree 1968 Firebird 400 Previous - 1980 Trans Am, 1981 Firebird, 1989 Formula, 1991 Firebird, 1994 Formula