What is the easyest way to remove the driprail molding chrome if you dont have one of those handy drip rail molding chrome remover tools? o No:
thanks guys for the help, i used a flat screwdriver and alot a patience and it work like a charm.. :TU: Thanks, James
Yeah,but you got to watch it guys with the can opener.I went to a car show and the judge for whatever reason rubbed his fingers under my driprail moldings and told me that they were slightly rippled. What does this guy expect? The new ones you buy are crap and aren't what should be. Since then,I've straightened mine and there aren't any ripples any more.
your right, you cant get aggressive with the bottle opener or you will ripple the bottom. but patients and slow steady pressure does the trick, removed several set so far, they come off perfect.
Just a tip, got to Home Depot and use a paint can opener. The opposite side of the paint can end is a bottle opener but it has a much wider "tongue" than the standard bottle opener. I am going to guess the paint version is 3/8-7/16" wide while the standard can opener is 3/16-1/4" wide. Also, lay a small wash cloth over the drip rail to prevent the tool from scratching the surface. I always start at the A-pillar and work my way back to the side rear window. Oh yes, the key trick here is not to use the bottle opener to open some beer bottles. Somehow, when that happens, you don't accomplish much! :beer
roof rail moulding Go to a auto and truck glass shop and ask for a windshield plastic install tool. This a throw away tool to installers, mainly used to remove and install the windshield on rubber mounted glass, AL.
Drip rail removal I have my own method that works for me. I use a cut down wooden paint stirrer. Cut it to about 4'' and use a very light hammer. Start at one end and lightly tap the edge of the molding, only just slightly starting to lift it. Go the full length and then start over. Don't try to completely remove one end of it. Be gentle and take your time. I get them off with no distortion or any marks. Dennis
Before I heard of the bottle opener trick, I had to devise my own way that turned out successful. I used a pair of pliers and wrapped cloth around the jaws, then slowly worked my way from the pillar back. It worked great but after hearing the other ideas since then, I wouldn't really recommend it anymore. No dimples or ripples though.
I had the most trouble putting mine back on........if I had it to do over again I would have marked where the rail starts at the front end. I had the one side off and on a few times before I finally hit the right spot. I used a small mallet and a good small putty knife to remove them.........I'll try the paintstick method the next time. :bglasses:
