Page 1 of 1
Aluminium window trims removal?
Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 4:40 pm
by weenie
Hi, im looking to replace the aluminium window trims on the front and rear doors for some new ones as they look a right mess with the stain marks on them. Was wondering if anyone could tell me how easy they are to remove please?
Noticed theres a few people getting them wrapped, wasnt sure how good the overall finish would look. Anyone got any pictures of them done?
Any help would be great, thanks
Ed
RE: Aluminium window trims removal?
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 9:25 pm
by steveyb
I'd also be interested in knowing about this.
Mine looks OK cosmetically, but the nearside rear quarter trim is misaligned with the door trim. There's no adjustment, so it needs removing and replacing. But how to do it?
Anyone know?
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:50 pm
by stevesmee
The trim is attached to glass, so it is glass out unfortunately.
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:10 pm
by RS6chris!
stevesmee wrote:The trim is attached to glass, so it is glass out unfortunately.
Attached to the glass??? You sure??
How the windows go up and down then???
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:24 pm
by Billy
Think he means the rear quarter mate.
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:41 pm
by sonny
Yea rear quarter is. I just had all mine replaced with the Optic pack. All came out OK, will have to ask the best method for removing the trim, also if done correctly the trim will not break and can be reused.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:34 pm
by weenie
Any luck with finding out how they come of sonny? Cant belive no one has been able to help yet!?
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:36 pm
by sonny
Not yet mate, I will send email in the morning for you
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 8:27 am
by Brooner
Anyone tried Adui for the corrosion warranty on these??
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:48 am
by klauster
sonny wrote:Yea rear quarter is. I just had all mine replaced with the Optic pack. All came out OK, will have to ask the best method for removing the trim, also if done correctly the trim will not break and can be reused.
Who did that for you Audi?
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 1:03 pm
by sonny
klauster wrote:sonny wrote:Yea rear quarter is. I just had all mine replaced with the Optic pack. All came out OK, will have to ask the best method for removing the trim, also if done correctly the trim will not break and can be reused.
Who did that for you Audi?
Yes mate, full Optics added, including the rear strip colour coded except satin exhaust tips as I have the Milltek. Also had wheels refurbed and re-done in Titanium including mirrors. No expense spared on the RS
Regarding the removal of the window trim, you need to remove the door trim then remove the complete window frame and then take out the plastic rivets, takes about a competent tech an hour a piece.
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:08 pm
by klauster
sonny wrote:klauster wrote:sonny wrote:Yea rear quarter is. I just had all mine replaced with the Optic pack. All came out OK, will have to ask the best method for removing the trim, also if done correctly the trim will not break and can be reused.
Who did that for you Audi?
Yes mate, full Optics added, including the rear strip colour coded except satin exhaust tips as I have the Milltek. Also had wheels refurbed and re-done in Titanium including mirrors. No expense spared on the RS
Regarding the removal of the window trim, you need to remove the door trim then remove the complete window frame and then take out the plastic rivets, takes about a competent tech an hour a piece.
Can you PM what the cost was please Sonny?
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:53 pm
by S4Player
Can u pm me also sonny I tried to send you a pm the other night regarding it
Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 2:56 pm
by ShouldveBeenAGerman
Brooner wrote:Anyone tried Adui for the corrosion warranty on these??
Tempted to compile a letter with photos for Audi UK about this. Mine are annoying me now, the rest of the car's mint.
What are my chances I wonder.