Installation of roof trim review

[Flamingo 5]

Every time I do this it’s a pain in the ass

so this time around I’m sharing to save others the time

im certainly no mechanic but, I’ve got this

1. Tape front area at A Pilar where the cut end of trim could shave paint off

2. Simply lay the trim in the gutter to check trueness of piece. If you detect bends, lumps or bumps be very careful how you proceed . If possible return bad trim

or lay on table and gently massage.

if it’s not right, installing on car will not correct.

3. Check the trueness of roof edge

its soft metal and easily dents and bends.

i use a 2x4 piece and the heel of my hand.

4. Most Importantly: Start at the curve and 

hook the top over the curve and [While looking over the top and checking for

hook over] continue slowly towards rear.

ounce in place return to front and do same

down A Pilar .

5. Review your initial installation and confirm you are hooked over top and bottom.

6. At the curve use a piece of wood

( 1/2 X 2 ?) and gently tap in the lower

flange at curve

7. Using clamp vise grip pliers 

taped with white duct tape 

Adjust the final closed dimension to be

1/8 smaller that trim profile gently work

the trim closed

Edited August 10, 2019 by West Palm 2002

[Flamingo 5]

[Mike Self]

Suggest using silicone grease on the lower (clamping) lip of the gutter trim to ease it snapping in place, and a rubber mallet in place of the 2 x 4 scrap.

 

If you're reusing your old trim, use the slightly discolored spot where the gutter trim touches the B pillar trim as your locating point to make sure you have the piece centered properly.

 

mike

 

PS--I always installed from back to front to avoid having that long straight length waving around--just waiting to be accidentally bent--while wrestling the curved section on the A pillar..

[Flamingo 5]

3 hours ago, mike said:

Suggest using silicone grease on the lower (clamping) lip of the gutter trim to ease it snapping in place, and a rubber mallet in place of the 2 x 4 scrap.

 

If you're reusing your old trim, use the slightly discolored spot where the gutter trim touches the B pillar trim as your locating point to make sure you have the piece centered properly.

 

mike

 

PS--I always installed from back to front to avoid having that long straight length waving around--just waiting to be accidentally bent--while wrestling the curved section on the A pillar..

If you use even a soft rubber mallet you Will dent the piece, I suggested placing the piece of wood against the trim to disperse the point pressure, then striking the wood( gently)

[RogerRamJet77]

Anybody use the Koogleweks tool? I got one last week but haven’t tried to use it yet.


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[Flamingo 5]

5 hours ago, rockyford77 said:

Anybody use the Koogleweks tool? I got one last week but haven’t tried to use it yet.


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His trim tool is the best tool for the “getting curve of trim over curve section of roof edge”