Rear window trim
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Rear window trim
Ok have a question my rear window trim is falling apart and I plan to replace it soon but I was wondering if I could remove it until I get the new trim would that hurt anything?
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It's cosmetic and apparently helps reduce wind noise so you should be fine if you pull it. Maybe you'll like the look without it! Super easy DIY
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Thanks for the replies it looks terrible right now falling apart and starting to come off the window already so I was curious about that thanks again guys!!!
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It won't hurt. I've actually already replaced my front and rear trim before in the past. I had the same problem again so I was replacing my front trim last night and will do the rear again this week. I guess the Texas sun kills the rubber. I was watching a video where the guy recommended using a UV protection on the rubber or wax, I never thought I needed to do that so I never did. Perhaps that will help prolong the life of the trim.
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Yea the Texas sun has done a number on mine as well but it's all removed now just need to clean everything up!
I'll have to do the front by the windsheild too when I get that part thanks again guys
I'll have to do the front by the windsheild too when I get that part thanks again guys
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When I replaced my front and back I started using UV protection and it has holding up well for 3 yrs. Hopefully it will last for a while.
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