How to remove molding from early beetle?

rob53 Officially Full-On Dubber

385 posts · joined Jan 2007 · 4 Dec 2011, 8:16 pm

#875639

How do I remove the chrome molding strips on an early beetle without damaging them?

Thanks
Rob

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HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 5 Dec 2011, 5:53 am

#875664

The safest way is to tap the back of the clips from the inside [gently]. Front 1/4 panels are easy to get at, but door and rear 1/4 trim cards will need to be removed first.

The moulds can be levered off without hitting from behind, if care is taken not to bend them, and not to scratch the paint. They all 'push' in - no nuts behind.

Running board clips must be twisted so that the moulds can be removed.

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Dec 2011, 1:25 pm

#875701

rob53 wrote:How do I remove the chrome molding strips on an early beetle without damaging them?

Thanks
Rob

You aren't referring to the beetle in Your avatar?

which is a late beetle with plastic push in clips..

narrow strip... alloy or stainless steel..

the early metal clips... are easy to push in... lol

usually wide stainless steel strips...

but if the clips fingers get bent....

YIKES... can be difficult to get out...

best to push out from the back as suggested..

LEE

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rob53 Officially Full-On Dubber

385 posts · joined Jan 2007 · 5 Dec 2011, 1:35 pm

#875704

No different beetle, this is a '66 with the wide alloy strips.

Thanks guys.

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Dec 2011, 9:51 am

#875822

i use a paint scraper under the trim and close to the clip
but if you can get to the back of them as per above makes it easier

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rob53 Officially Full-On Dubber

385 posts · joined Jan 2007 · 7 Dec 2011, 9:35 am

#875942

cool i'll keep that in mind

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