removing metal trim on inside of doors?

devilishdesigner · Jul 27th, 2007, 07:12

just wondering how to remove the metal trim panel at the top of the front doors, I want to repaint one of mine, I have undone the 4 screws which has loosened it, but it seems caught under the 1/4 window. do I have to dismantle the 1/4 vent to get the trim panel out?

Gordon Hunter · Jul 27th, 2007, 08:20

I get them off by pulling them outwards (paralel to the glass & in the direction of the door opening!) and upwards at the same time. Its a little bit of a nack, but I don't remember there being anything other than the 4 screws in the door shut area holding them on.

All the best,

Gordon

48pop · Jul 27th, 2007, 09:06

Yep, I can confirm, only 4 wee screws, out and up at the same time. The "flange" is very small under the quarterlight window..

CHeers
Gerry

devilishdesigner · Jul 27th, 2007, 09:10

hmm mine definitely seems stuck around the 1/4 vent window

mike gilbert · Jul 27th, 2007, 10:07

Well its all down to personal experience but i've always had to loosen the quarter window to get the straight trim out. Its very flimsy and once bent its useless. If you take off the chrome plate from the front of the 1/4 light that might give you enough play to bend to quarterlight inwards as you wiggle out the trim. otherwise you also have to loosen the bolts at the bottom of the quarterlight (inside the door) to enable you to lift it slightly.

Gordon Hunter · Jul 27th, 2007, 10:51

Hi Mike,

I was assuming DD's car is an Amazon. From what I remember the top scraper trim on the 1800 is attached to the top door card with metal tabs?, but the Amazon has 4 screws in the door shut area holding a metal trim in place.

Gordon

Jul 27th, 2007, 07:12	#1
devilishdesigner Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2011 01:16 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Melbourne	removing metal trim on inside of doors? just wondering how to remove the metal trim panel at the top of the front doors, I want to repaint one of mine, I have undone the 4 screws which has loosened it, but it seems caught under the 1/4 window. do I have to dismantle the 1/4 vent to get the trim panel out?

Jul 27th, 2007, 09:06	#3
48pop Senior Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2019 21:41 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near Glasgow	Yep, I can confirm, only 4 wee screws, out and up at the same time. The "flange" is very small under the quarterlight window.. CHeers Gerry __________________ ________________________________________ Gerry (nr Glasgow)

Jul 27th, 2007, 08:20	#2
Gordon Hunter Ex 1800 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 29th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central Scotland	I get them off by pulling them outwards (paralel to the glass & in the direction of the door opening!) and upwards at the same time. Its a little bit of a nack, but I don't remember there being anything other than the 4 screws in the door shut area holding them on. All the best, Gordon

Jul 27th, 2007, 09:10	#4
devilishdesigner Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2011 01:16 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Melbourne	hmm mine definitely seems stuck around the 1/4 vent window

Jul 27th, 2007, 10:07	#5
mike gilbert Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:57 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Peterborough View Photos By: mike gilbert	Well its all down to personal experience but i've always had to loosen the quarter window to get the straight trim out. Its very flimsy and once bent its useless. If you take off the chrome plate from the front of the 1/4 light that might give you enough play to bend to quarterlight inwards as you wiggle out the trim. otherwise you also have to loosen the bolts at the bottom of the quarterlight (inside the door) to enable you to lift it slightly.

Jul 27th, 2007, 10:51	#6
Gordon Hunter Ex 1800 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 29th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central Scotland	Hi Mike, I was assuming DD's car is an Amazon. From what I remember the top scraper trim on the 1800 is attached to the top door card with metal tabs?, but the Amazon has 4 screws in the door shut area holding a metal trim in place. Gordon

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