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Pobsey · Oct 22nd, 2004, 07:04 PM

Hello, people,
I'm taking the wheel arch trim off to be painted body colour, can somebody tell me how to remove these pieces of trim?

Cheers

Rob

SeeYa · Dec 3rd, 2004, 06:49 AM

I am looking to do this also, did you have any luck in finding how to do this?
Any tips would be helpful
Thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by Pobsey

Hello, people,
I'm taking the wheel arch trim off to be painted body colour, can somebody tell me how to remove these pieces of trim?

Cheers

Rob

tumblewood · Dec 3rd, 2004, 11:49 AM

The JCC boys should help you in this.
Their trims are constantly being refitted or replaced.
Suggest PM Racer or Speedster.
From what I have seen they are just held on with a series of nylon pin buttons.
Similar to those for fitting interior door linings.
Trims should just pull off with a bit of effort.
You may have to replace the pins though as can be damaged on removal unless lucky..

jwardell · Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:15 PM

They are mostly held on by plastic pins yes. They break easily but can be had for cheap (along with the trim) from your dealer. But many also have one screw holding them on...check the back side of what you are removing (inside the hood for example) for a nut to unscrew. Then pull off till each pin pops.

nylo · Dec 3rd, 2004, 05:53 PM

check out this thread, which is in exteriors too- it contains a link to the nam thread where there's a 'how-to'...This could be one of my projects for the next few months too

http://www.mini2.com/forum/exterior/76492-body-trim-removal-colour-coding.html

Oct 22nd, 2004, 07:04 PM	#1
Pobsey The de Chromed MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 11:46 PM Posts: 3,207 Offline	Wheel arch trim removal Hello, people, I'm taking the wheel arch trim off to be painted body colour, can somebody tell me how to remove these pieces of trim? Cheers Rob

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jwardell MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Newton, MA Local Time: 06:46 PM Posts: 5,410 Offline	They are mostly held on by plastic pins yes. They break easily but can be had for cheap (along with the trim) from your dealer. But many also have one screw holding them on...check the back side of what you are removing (inside the hood for example) for a nut to unscrew. Then pull off till each pin pops. http://www.jwardell.com/mini/

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nylo Swig & pass, swig & pass! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 11:46 PM Posts: 19,418 Offline	check out this thread, which is in exteriors too- it contains a link to the nam thread where there's a 'how-to'...This could be one of my projects for the next few months too http://www.mini2.com/forum/exterior/76492-body-trim-removal-colour-coding.html photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

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Dec 3rd, 2004, 06:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
SeeYa MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tracy,CA Local Time: 03:46 PM Posts: 62 Offline	I am looking to do this also, did you have any luck in finding how to do this? Any tips would be helpful Thanks. Quote: Originally Posted by Pobsey Hello, people, I'm taking the wheel arch trim off to be painted body colour, can somebody tell me how to remove these pieces of trim? Cheers Rob

Dec 3rd, 2004, 11:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
tumblewood bouncebackability Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: selhurst suburbia Local Time: 12:46 AM Posts: 310 Offline	The JCC boys should help you in this. Their trims are constantly being refitted or replaced. Suggest PM Racer or Speedster. From what I have seen they are just held on with a series of nylon pin buttons. Similar to those for fitting interior door linings. Trims should just pull off with a bit of effort. You may have to replace the pins though as can be damaged on removal unless lucky..

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