B-pillar door trim remove/replace?

[Mike1357]

I've been trying to figure out how to remove just the outer metal trim portions. The sections on my doors were bent out many years ago and I can't just simply push them back. I pulled up the weather stripping and noted the screws behind the black vinyl but they seem unrelated.

Anyone replaced these sections before? Is it a piece I can remove from a junkyard car, without damaging it, to use on my own car?

[F22 BEASTING]

honestly i knw how to do it but im at work im gonna see what i can do to help you

[Junior Smurff]

Yes, they are removable. Pull weather stripping out of the gutter. You will have to roll your windows down. There will be 3 philips screws there. Undo all 3 and simply pop them off. Be careful you dont lose those screws though. If you have any more questions ask away

[Mike1357]

Thanks for the help. Looks like I'll be picking some up at the yard this weekend.

[SilverShadow]

Did you find the 3 screws and did it pop off like told? I want to do this asap when I repaint rails and maybe the trim.
As you can see from my pre -tint picture, the pillar needs to be done. I could just put tape on the windows and spray it. That would be easier?

[SilverShadow]

I got help understanding the driver's pillar but not the rear smaller ones...do they also have the screws holding them to the B pillar? Also ..I have a wagon...Will sedan front be the same? What brand paint is good asking from
our member's experiences as I see so many!

[Fleetw00d]

I've painted them right on the car with something called "Trim Black", I'll have to check the brand tomorrow. I've used the same paint on wiper arms.

[SilverShadow]

I am aware I could paint them as they sit on car, but I have a bent one or another and need to remove them to either replace or bend it back. One the wagon, I have removed the front divers' cover once. I remember how you must go slow and NOT lose the screws when you do it. I need to now remove the ones on passengers'. I'm going to remove the weather strip and see.
I will either do video or pictures because it's asked so many times. Wish me luck!

[Quashish]

Yes its 3 screws for the back door windows too. Just facing the other way. You don't need luck, just patience and maybe a magnet wand if you drop a screw. They're little

[SilverShadow]

Yes its 3 screws for the back door windows too. Just facing the other way. You don't need luck, just patience and maybe a magnet wand if you drop a screw. They're little

Yes I noticed and wished my tools were magnetized.




(by the way in your little quote at the bottom correct spelling is 'since' not 'sence')

[SilverShadow]

I've painted them right on the car with something called "Trim Black", I'll have to check the brand tomorrow. I've used the same paint on wiper arms.

Yea, a good look at that product will help. I stand and look like a fool in front of the paint display trying to figure out which one to buy and then walk away because I think I'll buy the wrong one. Will appreciate the recommendation.

[Stoner51]

I used some exterior vinyl (3m dinoc) I got tired of painting them. 4 years and still looks good in my opinion.

Steve

[SilverShadow]

I used some exterior vinyl (3m dinoc) I got tired of painting them. 4 years and still looks good in my opinion.

Steve

I don't understand what product you used. Where did you get it, what does the can look like, and how did you apply it?
I think the question was answered as to how they (the pillars) are removed. Now to take them off and buy the paint. OH I mustn't forget the magnetic screwdriver! I will be doing this around the 5th of May. I will take some photos of my work for a DIY and then everyone can comment on how wrong I did it! LOL