Need Molding for my windows

Ranma · 02-23-2011, 03:26 PM

My windows look like bleep due to the decayed molding. The dealer can not get them. Is it possible to get them redone? I like the black color against the red/purple.

cre · 02-23-2011, 07:48 PM

I'm a bit confused... you referring to the hard plastic and metal trim around all of the windows? That was only ever available in black. Sadly, yes, a lot of those pieces have been discontinued. Most you can buy new clips for and get them painted as you suggest.

Ranma · 02-24-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cre

I'm a bit confused... you referring to the hard plastic and metal trim around all of the windows? That was only ever available in black. Sadly, yes, a lot of those pieces have been discontinued. Most you can buy new clips for and get them painted as you suggest.

Oh they have a black plastic cover, the inside looks chromed. Wonder if anyone could re coat them for me?

cre · 02-24-2011, 05:49 PM

Ok, gotcha. They were actually rubber coated and had a lip which created a sealing surface against the glass. You could get them powder coated or professionally painted for a very durable finish.

You may want to consider using a SMALL bead of silicone caulk to seal them to the glass to prevent moisture from getting under them... Hard to say, you don't want to create a moisture trap but you don't want to let rain get forced in under it at 50MPH. I would probably caulk the forward and upward facing edges and not the others. I'm serious about it being a small bead too, you're just trying to seal it up a bit, not glue it on.

Ranma · 02-24-2011, 10:56 PM

wonders if anyone would restore the plastic?

02-23-2011, 03:26 PM	#1
Ranma 12psi boost Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 326 Blog Entries: 10	Need Molding for my windows My windows look like bleep due to the decayed molding. The dealer can not get them. Is it possible to get them redone? I like the black color against the red/purple. __________________ 1986 Mk III MA70 7MGE Targa Top 5 Speed Stock Exhaust

02-23-2011, 07:48 PM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	I'm a bit confused... you referring to the hard plastic and metal trim around all of the windows? That was only ever available in black. Sadly, yes, a lot of those pieces have been discontinued. Most you can buy new clips for and get them painted as you suggest. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

02-24-2011, 05:49 PM	#4
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Ok, gotcha. They were actually rubber coated and had a lip which created a sealing surface against the glass. You could get them powder coated or professionally painted for a very durable finish. You may want to consider using a SMALL bead of silicone caulk to seal them to the glass to prevent moisture from getting under them... Hard to say, you don't want to create a moisture trap but you don't want to let rain get forced in under it at 50MPH. I would probably caulk the forward and upward facing edges and not the others. I'm serious about it being a small bead too, you're just trying to seal it up a bit, not glue it on. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

02-24-2011, 10:56 PM	#5
Ranma 12psi boost Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 326 Blog Entries: 10	wonders if anyone would restore the plastic? __________________ 1986 Mk III MA70 7MGE Targa Top 5 Speed Stock Exhaust

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