Replace or Refurbish Door/Window Trim?

[Manhattan]

The trim on the tops of all four doors looks pretty bad. It looks particularly bad in the sun. It's not just discolored - it's pitted. So, that has me leaning toward replacing the trim pieces.

Anyone dealt with this yet? Assuming I've got to swap'em, is Beno the preferred source?

Thanks!

 

[wood744]

I tried painting mine and it made them look a little better. I think the trims are around $40-45. Be careful removing and reinstalling them because they're made of flimsy metal that bends easily. I wonder if a heat gun would work on it? I will probably just buy new ones sometime.

 

[abuck99]

Mark-

I have a contact that might be able to refurb your trim. They do that right at your house. PM me if you want his details.

 

[PADDO]

Those magic eraser pads work pretty well, wipe off the little bit of white residue they leave and finish with an application of black magic trim dressing. Not an "as new" finish but certainly better.

 

[badlander]

I'd like to do something about mine too as they look pretty bad. Always wondered if they were metal or plastic...
They're the worst looking part on my whole truck. Makes it look old and dated.
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[Manhattan]

Andrew... I forgot you mentioned you had a guy. Do you know what he does to refub those pieces? I do want to talk to him - but want to post the info on the process here too - so @badlander and others can follow along.

Mark-

I have a contact that might be able to refurb your trim. They do that right at your house. PM me if you want his details.

 

[Trist]

I also need this trim to be replaced and I am located in Atlanta.

 

[d5c5b]

would love to replace mine. they look even worse than the pic above

 

[suprarx7nut]

You can buy flat out brand new ones for about $55 each. I wouldn't pay anything more than $20 or so to refurb when you can just buy new.

 

[Trist]

Where can you buy them? Could you attach a link?

 

[Manhattan]

Beno can do the $55 price. But, that's $220 to do the four of them. Worth looking for a refurb' option

 

[Trist]

Yes for $220 new I want to look into getting them refurbished too

 

[badlander]

Anyone ever removed them? If so, how? Looks like they would hard to remove without damaging/bending them.....
Does it involve removing the inner door panels?

 

[labcab]

One of mine is ripped, another warped and the other two have seen better days, so I ordered all four to replace. They look like they just click onto the door, but I wanted to check and see if anyone has any experience replacing these.

Anyone have any tips or tricks before I attempt it and risk mangling $192 in parts?

 

[scottmbbp]

Before you spend $200 try hitting with a medium grit steel wool. Mine were pitted as well, the steel wool really cleaned them up nice. It's been a few months and they still look good.

 

[badlander]

To those who have spruced them up, can you tell what exactly the surface is made up of? Is it paint, powder coat, plating, or what?

 

[2001LC]

These are peeling, feels like a plastic or stiff rubber with chrome underneath. They look as if it may be same material as the vertical lip that seals the glass. I may try running a razor along top seam then peel off leaving window seal lip and see what happens.

 

[SWUtah]

These are peeling, feels like a plastic or stiff rubber with chrome underneath. They look as if it may be same material as the vertical lip that seals the glass. I'm may try running a razor along top seam then peel off leaving window seal lip and see what happens.

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Wow never seen any that peeled. Mine have some water spots that don't come off. Hard to really notice. I just continue to wax/protect the surface.

 

[Manhattan]

I ended restoring my window trim - and started another thread: Restore (don't replace) the window/door trim - pitted, spotted

 

[PADDO]

To those who have spruced them up, can you tell what exactly the surface is made up of? Is it paint, powder coat, plating, or what?

These peeling trims are on an IS250, feels like a vinyl wrap?