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wayne newland

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I have a 75 Palm Beach with 8 piece inside window trim. When I decided
to do myown ceiling replacement, it became apparent that the side walls
needed to be done also. I was able to remove all of the pieces around
the windows and paint them to match the new ceiling. Getting them back
on has been the challenge. My new day/night shades have come in and now
I want to complete the job and enjoy the coach.

Can anyone give me some advice about getting these pieces to snap back
on? A couple of them are snapped back, but most just won't co-operate.
Now I know why Jim Bounds trims them off his way. Help!

Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach
 
You Wrote ---->
"Can anyone give me some advice about getting these
pieces tosnap back
on? A couple of them are snapped back, but most just
won'tco-operate.
Now I know why Jim Bounds trims them off his way.
Help!"

REPLY
Yes I know what you are going thru -- just finished
painting mine with SEM vinyl paint SATIN BLACK (they
look great against the gray formica).

What I did was draw my razor blade knife across the
lip of the curved edge -- about 5 to 7 strokes -- what
it does is reduce the amount the old brittle trim has
to move to snap over the metal retaining clip -- and
yes, they still hold tight. Keep the razor blade knife
about 90 degrees to the main body of the molding -- if
you have a real stubborn piece -- increase the angle
that you draw the knife at --so that you assist the
angle of the trim as it eases over the metal molding--

To reinstall -- place molding center notch into the
receiving notch of the metal molding and a quick sharp
blow with the palm of your hand in the direction the
molding must travel to go over the metal molding -- a
kind of slap over and down (hmm hope that's clear)

worked every time for me -- didn't lose a one -- also
be sure that the small paneling pieces are NOT hung up
on the metal molding -- make sure they are seated to
the back.

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Wayne,
I'm doing that $%&&% job right now. I just came in
to take a break. The only way I can see to get those
trim pieces back in is to slide them in from the top/bottom
or sides. I've been gently tapping the ends by holding
a piece of wood against them and tapping with a mallet.

I don't know if they can snap in. I'm afraid to try that.
I've learned a few things. I have fuzzy stuff glued to
1/8" plywood. You can't get the new pieces too close to
the metal backer for the trim. Then it is real hard. I have
only 3 pieces of the 28 that need to be installed. Each
one seems to go a little easier. By the 28th I'll be a pro!

My day/night shades also just came in and I need to get them
up by next weekend for a trip.

Good Luck, if you learn anything make sure to let us know,
Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI
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> I have a 75 Palm Beach with 8 piece inside window trim. When I decided
> to do myown ceiling replacement, it became apparent that the side walls
> needed to be done also. I was able to remove all of the pieces around
> the windows and paint them to match the new ceiling. Getting them back
> on has been the challenge. My new day/night shades have come in and now
> I want to complete the job and enjoy the coach.
>
> Can anyone give me some advice about getting these pieces to snap back
> on? A couple of them are snapped back, but most just won't co-operate.
> Now I know why Jim Bounds trims them off his way. Help!
>
> Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach
 
Pete,
I'm not sure I understand where you are running the razor.
Which "lip of the curved edge" are you talking about. The
curved edge that shows or the "L" shaped on on the back that
is supposed to engage the "metal retaining clip". Can you
explain more?
Richad Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI
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> You Wrote ---->
> "Can anyone give me some advice about getting these
> pieces tosnap back
> on? A couple of them are snapped back, but most just
> won'tco-operate.
> Now I know why Jim Bounds trims them off his way.
> Help!"
>
> REPLY
> Yes I know what you are going thru -- just finished
> painting mine with SEM vinyl paint SATIN BLACK (they
> look great against the gray formica).
>
> What I did was draw my razor blade knife across the
> lip of the curved edge -- about 5 to 7 strokes -- what
> it does is reduce the amount the old brittle trim has
> to move to snap over the metal retaining clip -- and
> yes, they still hold tight. Keep the razor blade knife
> about 90 degrees to the main body of the molding -- if
> you have a real stubborn piece -- increase the angle
> that you draw the knife at --so that you assist the
> angle of the trim as it eases over the metal molding--
>
> To reinstall -- place molding center notch into the
> receiving notch of the metal molding and a quick sharp
> blow with the palm of your hand in the direction the
> molding must travel to go over the metal molding -- a
> kind of slap over and down (hmm hope that's clear)
>
> worked every time for me -- didn't lose a one -- also
> be sure that the small paneling pieces are NOT hung up
> on the metal molding -- make sure they are seated to
> the back.
>
> ===
> Pete Papas-->http://members.tripod.com/~mehawk_ii/index.html
> . ___________ (MY TOYS) (904)672-0571
> ./_][__][] []| 1973 GMC M/H 1976 Bi-Centennial Harley M/C
> .*O-------OO-* Painted Desert 1979 280ZX Datsun (1 of 1000)
> _____________________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Free instant messaging and more at http://messenger.yahoo.com
 
Hi Rich

Rich wrote
Pete,I'm not sure I understand where you are running
the razor.
Which "lip of the curved edge" are you talking about.
The
curved edge that shows or the "L" shaped on on the
back that
is supposed to engage the "metal retaining clip". Can
youexplain more?

"the curved edge that shows" -- that is the edge that
I use a razor to deduce. - to make the curved edge go
over the "knife edge of the metal retaining clip"
easier.

let me see If I can diagram this -- here goes

MOLDING
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| | http://members.tripod.com/~mehawk_ii/index.html
. ___________ (MY TOYS) (904)672-0571
./_][__][] []| 1973 GMC M/H 1976 Bi-Centennial Harley M/C
.*O-------OO-* Painted Desert 1979 280ZX Datsun (1 of 1000)
_____________________________________________________________
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Free instant messaging and more at http://messenger.yahoo.com
 
Pete,
OK I see what you did. I'll try that tonight, I still
have over 20 of those trip pieces to get on.

Thanks for sharing that info with me. I need all
the help I can get!

Richard

>
>
> "the curved edge that shows" -- that is the edge that
> I use a razor to deduce. - to make the curved edge go
> over the "knife edge of the metal retaining clip"
> easier.
 
Hi Wayne,

My '75 Avion has 8 pieces of trim per window, so I assume we're the same. I
removed and reinstalled my trim by sliding the straight trim pieces from one
end. That is to say I started the plastic bead(?) under the matching bead on
the aluminum and then slid it along. Hope this helps.
Skip

> I have a 75 Palm Beach with 8 piece inside window trim. When I decided
> to do myown ceiling replacement, it became apparent that the side walls
> needed to be done also. I was able to remove all of the pieces around
> the windows and paint them to match the new ceiling. Getting them back
> on has been the challenge. My new day/night shades have come in and now
> I want to complete the job and enjoy the coach.
>
> Can anyone give me some advice about getting these pieces to snap back
> on? A couple of them are snapped back, but most just won't co-operate.
> Now I know why Jim Bounds trims them off his way. Help!
>
> Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach
 
Skip

Thanks. I was able to do that on a couple of pieces and I may try it again.

I had a mechanic heat up the tip of a small screwdriver and gently bent it into
a hook. That has been a help in getting things at least started on several
pieces.

I haven't been too successful about cutting (triming) the edge yet. only tried
it once.

Wayne Newland

> Hi Wayne,
>
> My '75 Avion has 8 pieces of trim per window, so I assume we're the same. I
> removed and reinstalled my trim by sliding the straight trim pieces from one
> end. That is to say I started the plastic bead(?) under the matching bead on
> the aluminum and then slid it along. Hope this helps.
> Skip
>

>
> > I have a 75 Palm Beach with 8 piece inside window trim. When I decided
> > to do myown ceiling replacement, it became apparent that the side walls
> > needed to be done also. I was able to remove all of the pieces around
> > the windows and paint them to match the new ceiling. Getting them back
> > on has been the challenge. My new day/night shades have come in and now
> > I want to complete the job and enjoy the coach.
> >
> > Can anyone give me some advice about getting these pieces to snap back
> > on? A couple of them are snapped back, but most just won't co-operate.
> > Now I know why Jim Bounds trims them off his way. Help!
> >
> > Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach
 
Call Tom Bradely at 602-814-1631. He has patterns for all the ceiling and
side moldings, and can give you advise on how to get all of them back in.
He helped me do my inside and we had a great time, worked hard, and since
he retired, he is available to do inside of coaches.

Al

> I have a 75 Palm Beach with 8 piece inside window trim. When I decided
> to do myown ceiling replacement, it became apparent that the side walls
> needed to be done also. I was able to remove all of the pieces around
> the windows and paint them to match the new ceiling. Getting them back
> on has been the challenge. My new day/night shades have come in and now
> I want to complete the job and enjoy the coach.
>
> Can anyone give me some advice about getting these pieces to snap back
> on? A couple of them are snapped back, but most just won't co-operate.
> Now I know why Jim Bounds trims them off his way. Help!
>
> Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach
 
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