cmkelly
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1992 240sx Vert, 2006 Acura TL, 2001 Pathfinder LE, 1996 4Runner 4x4
Willow Spring NC
6-26-2006
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| « Re: Roof trim removal? (BiXLL) | 5:42 PM 11/1/2008 |
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I'm pretty sure you have to go from the inside of the car and remove all the interior trim first. Then there are clips that hold it on that you'll need to use again. I have the exact same problem and want to fix mine too. whatever we find out we should continue to pool our knowledge and/or work together. feel like coming south for a mini vacation? 
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94_240sx
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94_240SX
DFW TX
2-28-2005
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| « Re: Roof trim removal? (BiXLL) | 8:17 PM 11/1/2008 |
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I've removed it before. It's not easy. Here's the steps.- Remove A-pillar interior trims
- Remove sun visors
- Remove headliner trim. This piece is fragile. I bet yours is cracked.
- Remove corner pieces. This is VERY tricky. A screw is covered with sillicone, so you have to look for it carefully. If you just pull it, you will break it.
- Finally, you can get to that trim. You have to use 6mm socket or something. It's not a common tool, so I had to buy a small socket set from Walmart. Bolt is held by small plastic base and it slides around. You have to make sure you don't break the plastic base. This trim also holds down rubber trim. If they got stuck together, you have to separate them carefully. You don't want to tear the rubber trim. I think that's about it. It's been a while, so some steps are not correct. If you remove first few parts, you will get the idea.
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BiXLL
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****VERTS**** Black 93--Red 92--White 93
Chippewa Twp. Pa
9-23-2007
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| « Re: Roof trim removal? (cmkelly) | 3:40 PM 11/2/2008 |
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Well Chriss, I did not get time to tear anything apart this weekend. If you start before I do, take plenty of pics and I will do the same.
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240daveTX
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1994 240 vert
arlington tx
10-18-2008
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| « Re: Roof trim removal? (94_240sx) | 1:49 PM 11/3/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by 94_240sx » | | I've removed it before. It's not easy. Here's the steps. - Remove A-pillar interior trims
- Remove sun visors
- Remove headliner trim. This piece is fragile. I bet yours is cracked.
- Remove corner pieces. This is VERY tricky. A screw is covered with sillicone, so you have to look for it carefully. If you just pull it, you will break it.
- Finally, you can get to that trim. You have to use 6mm socket or something. It's not a common tool, so I had to buy a small socket set from Walmart. Bolt is held by small plastic base and it slides around. You have to make sure you don't break the plastic base. This trim also holds down rubber trim. If they got stuck together, you have to separate them carefully. You don't want to tear the rubber trim. I think that's about it. It's been a while, so some steps are not correct. If you remove first few parts, you will get the idea. |
i have a rust problem in the same spot... thanks.
someone needs to do a write up on this 
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90 240sx Hatch - dust collector
97 Eagle Talon ESI - DD
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94_240sx
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| « Re: Roof trim removal? (240daveTX) | 2:05 PM 11/3/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by 240daveTX » |
i have a rust problem in the same spot... thanks.
someone needs to do a write up on this |
I have a rust spot and it bubbled up too. 
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BiXLL
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****VERTS**** Black 93--Red 92--White 93
Chippewa Twp. Pa
9-23-2007
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| « Re: Roof trim removal? (94_240sx) | 5:17 PM 11/3/2008 |
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I will be doing this job, its just a matter of when I get the time! I do not want to go through the winter with this untreated!
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94_240sx
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| « Re: Roof trim removal? (BiXLL) | 8:09 PM 11/3/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by BiXLL » | | I will be doing this job, its just a matter of when I get the time! I do not want to go through the winter with this untreated! |
You should keep in mind that every part that I listed above is Nno longer available from Nissan, so be careful.
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vert_guy
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94 240sx se convertible
Rochester Hills mi
7-12-2008
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| « Re: Roof trim removal? (94_240sx) | 3:25 PM 5/19/2009 |
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Any updates on this thread? Anyone have pics of how/what was repaired? I am painting my car this spring and could use what ever guidance exists on this subject. as far as trim removal / repair methods etc. I am thinking that sand blasting is likely required to fix that area properly (even with tarps has the potential to be a huge mess).
Did ASC not prep the area properly when they converted the cars?
Thanks Will
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holemilk00
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Monroe MI
12-15-2006
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| « Re: Roof trim removal? (vert_guy) | 10:59 PM 5/19/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by vert_guy » | | Any updates on this thread? Anyone have pics of how/what was repaired? I am painting my car this spring and could use what ever guidance exists on this subject. as far as trim removal / repair methods etc. I am thinking that sand blasting is likely required to fix that area properly (even with tarps has the potential to be a huge mess).
Did ASC not prep the area properly when they converted the cars?
Thanks Will |
I just pulled mine off this week, I will make a full write up on it tomorrow as I took plenty of pictures. Just so everyone knows, mine was only showing small signs of a few bubbles here and there and as you can see from my build thread once I got everything off I had a SERIOUS rust problem. Look for the write up tomorrow night, I'll just make a new thread. From the looks of it ASC did a horrible job of prepping the area in the conversion.
I have an addiction to buying nissans.
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cmkelly
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1992 240sx Vert, 2006 Acura TL, 2001 Pathfinder LE, 1996 4Runner 4x4
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6-26-2006
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| « Re: Roof trim removal? (holemilk00) | 4:43 AM 5/20/2009 |
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Can't wait to see the write-up. I think this may be a problem on a bunch of our cars. It's the only spot on my car that seems to have any rust. Thanks again.
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KLYPH
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Sedan Deville
Broward FL
10-25-2007
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Same problem here.
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holemilk00
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Monroe MI
12-15-2006
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| « Re: Roof trim removal? (cmkelly) | 9:53 PM 6/1/2009 |
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Sorry guys I'm going to get on this soon, I've been sick with the shingles for about two weeks now and I'm finally feeling better. I'll try to get this write up done in the next day or two.
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S13_convert
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1994 240SX convertible
San Diego CA
9-13-2007
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| « Re: Roof trim removal? (holemilk00) | 9:57 PM 6/1/2009 |
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I have the same problem as well...not the herpes zoster...the rust. 
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S15nS13vert
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95 240sx with a s15 engine 6speed tranny, 94 S13.4 SKYLINE VERT and a 08 Lexus RX350
Ft. Lauderdale Fl
5-28-2007
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| « Re: Roof trim removal? (S13_convert) | 5:14 AM 6/2/2009 |
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i did that same thing to my vert, when i took it all off grind, it bondo it back to shape, trust me if u got a bubble the inner structure is pretty much bad.
before you guys put the trim pieces back, make sure you use window seal (putty) body man called it -DUM DUM- you know the thingy you find when you remove the tail light, yes that black sticky stuff, it is use for sealant purposes;so water and moisture dont rust it again.
put it together and it is done.
  
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Ikera
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Nissan 240sx KA24E
Vancouver BC
5-10-2009
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| « Re: Roof trim removal? (BiXLL) | 6:39 PM 7/17/2009 |
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Where is the write up!!! U_U
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ninjahands
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1994 nissan 240sx convertible
lehigh acres florida
1-26-2010
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| « Re: Roof trim removal? (Ikera) | 7:30 PM 1/27/2010 |
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hello.....i did the job on dealing with the rust on the windshield trim. please note that im not a professional body work guy. i dint cut any metal and weld in a new piece. i grinded it down with a wire wheel, treated it with naval jelly, and bondoed it smooth. removing the window trim wasnt easy and theres a famous inside plastic trim piece that always cracks so i went on without it and it seems ok. no leaks. i have some pics of the work ive done and i took them with a camera fone since i do not own a digi cam. can some1 tell me me how to post this? ive never done this before. in the meanwhile im going to figure how to post it.
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