Pillar Molding Headache

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Old 12-12-2009, 02:22 PM
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having trouble removing the pillar molding on drivers side on my 70, looks like there is windshield adhesive holding it. tried razors and long bladed knives to wedge in and cut, still stuck, tried heat, but doesnt melt, any suggestions???
 
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Old 12-12-2009, 02:43 PM
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It's probably had the winshield replaced at some time in it's life, and the butyl rubber has oozed out and welded it in place. Does it wiggle at all, or just solid? Is the windshield in or out?
If it wiggles at all I would carefully clamps a very small pair of vise grips on the top edge, and start wiggling it as you pull firmly. Mine was stuck too, and this seemed to finally get it free.
 
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Old 12-12-2009, 02:48 PM
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windshield is in, molding is loose, like a bad tooth, ill keep tryin!!
 
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Old 12-12-2009, 02:56 PM
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You do have BOTH screws out, don't you? There's one up high exposed, and one that's down low inside the door hinge area.
 
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Old 12-12-2009, 03:41 PM
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yup. both screws out, my passenger side was a breeze, its gettin looser
i predict tomorrow, if you walk away for awhile it helps!!!
 
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Old 12-12-2009, 05:44 PM
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Hmmm....with windshield out you should be able to see if it's sticking in the old sealant there. Good luck!
 
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Old 12-12-2009, 07:17 PM
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no, both screws out windshield in, broke loose tonight, thats tuff stuff
in the windshield, now i can proceed, spraying metal part of dash,
and those pillar moldings, thanks!!!!!!!
 
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Old 12-13-2009, 11:38 AM
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Sorry, I misread that. It's super tough stuff for sure!
 
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