efcivic4dr
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window trimI have a question about the trim on the exterior. Its the chrome stuff around the doors and the windshield. Is this removable AND reusable? If so, how do i remove it. I mainly need to remove it from around the front and rear windshield. Any help would be great. 
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JDQCIVIC4DR
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on top of that chrome its a clear coat/ plastic i seen people sand it off and spray it black.
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~Sp33~
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I've never managed to get the windshield one off, but the ones on the doors are removable/ reusable as long as your careful.
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89civicracer
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It seems like once they come off. . They never go back the same way. .
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~Sp33~
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I admit i never tried to put mine back on, but they seemed to keep shape. Perhaps some double sided tape might persuade them.
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efcivic4dr
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I removed one from the pass side door. It looks like all it is is double sided sticky tape. I have contimplated on not even putting them back on. The only reason i ask is because im preping the car for paint right now and i know thats one of the main spots cracking/chiping most often occures from what i have seen. My neighbor owns a windshield/window installation company. Maybe i will speak with him. Im trying to avoid ruining the windshield seal and save me some money ya know. thanks for the help
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~Sp33~
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I could never work out how to get the trim around the windshield off.
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efcivic4dr
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I got them all off besides the one on the top of the rear windshield. Thats actually 4 dif pieces.
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efcivic4dr
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now my problem is the ones on the doors right under the window. They dont seem to just pull off like the other door trim pieces. Guess ill see what i can do later tonight. Got all the doors off, fenders, hood, bumpers, and trunk lid. Time to do some weldin 
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~Sp33~
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Make sure you have spare clips, they're a PITA to get off - I broke half of mine, the other half fell into the door.
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efcivic4dr
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yea, i managed to break only 1 clip. But its okay, my buddy is a tech at honda and can get me a good discount on simple things like that.
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sharpie
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instead of making a new thread im just gonna post in this one. One thing I want to clarify is that the chrome trim around the doors can be removed and doesnt need to stay on the car? and I assume the chrome trim around the windshield and rear window can be removed by pulling the glass?
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89civicracer
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Mine was removed and replaced when they replaced my front windshield. . I can never get the doors ones back on right. . To this day, i still need to redo them. . 
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