how to remove convertible quarter panel trim pieces?

[slownslurious]

How do you get the black pieces of trim that go along the top of the quarter panels off? I am going to be trying to mold my widebody fenders on tonight and I want to slip those off so I can sand the panel all the way to the edge, please give me some help. thanks.

[AZhitman]

I believe there are screws on the back side - You'll have to go in from the interior, removing the inner panels.

[slownslurious]

wouldn't the fabric of the top get in the way? it looks like it joins right into the back of the trim.

[AZhitman]

Hmmmm.

I can't recall - Drop the top and see if you can get at it that way (between the top fabric and the metal).

[slownslurious]

they are right above where the cloth attaches, if anyone ever needs to know this. There are 4 of them along the inside edge. The leading one is behind the 1/4 glass and kind of tricky to get to. Once you get them off there is still a laying of caulk behind them so you may have to pry them up but they are pretty heavy steel so I don't think you should have to worry about bending them. They also have a screw through a piece of rubber trim at the front but the trim will pop off if you are too lazy to take out the screw.