Roof trim strips

Post by **Pushki** » Mon Aug 27, 2012 1:30 pm

I'm wanting to remove the roof trim strips to clean them and to clean underneath them.
I'm afraid of breaking the clips. Does anyone have any useful tips?

Post by **Donald** » Mon Aug 27, 2012 1:33 pm

Mine just slid out, a bit like these lock things:

That's the best way I can describe it

Just don't pull too hard and you'll be okay.

Post by **Pushki** » Mon Aug 27, 2012 1:35 pm

Do they slide front to back or vice-versa?

Post by **Donald** » Mon Aug 27, 2012 1:38 pm

I believe it's front to back, at least on my 5G there is just a clip at each end, no intermediate clip as shown in your picture. Imagine pinching in the middle of the trim and pulling up, they come out that way, if it was the other way around then the trim would just come off when laying flush.

Post by **Pushki** » Mon Aug 27, 2012 1:41 pm

Okay, thanks Gorgon. Was there much crud under there?

Post by **Donald** » Mon Aug 27, 2012 1:42 pm

There was a little bit but not a great deal. Mostly just gunk around the clips themselves.

Post by **Pushki** » Mon Aug 27, 2012 1:44 pm

I'll try and remember to take some pix. Thanks again.

BMCC · Post by **BMCC** » Mon Aug 27, 2012 2:32 pm

Every time the car is polished/waxed these are removed. Never had any problems putting them back on

Post by **Pushki** » Mon Aug 27, 2012 2:52 pm

Cool! I've never taken mine off for fear of breakages.

Post by **Pushki** » Mon Aug 27, 2012 3:42 pm

Aaargg!!!

I could grow some prize winning vegetables in there.

Hmm! The pictures seem a bit hit & miss today.

Does anyone have any spare clips they could sell me please?