No more $%#*&# chrome roof strips!!!
08-24-2010, 05:26 PM
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08-25-2010, 02:37 AM
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I wouldn't use a screwdriver...too many chances to chip the paint on the roof. I used some nylon pry tools that I got at harbor freight.
http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece...kit-95214.html
Those have been invaluable for me. I've finally chewed up the ends on most of them, so I think it's time to replace them with a new set!
http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece...kit-95214.html
Those have been invaluable for me. I've finally chewed up the ends on most of them, so I think it's time to replace them with a new set!
08-25-2010, 10:17 AM
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I wouldn't use a screwdriver...too many chances to chip the paint on the roof. I used some nylon pry tools that I got at harbor freight.
http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece...kit-95214.html
Those have been invaluable for me. I've finally chewed up the ends on most of them, so I think it's time to replace them with a new set!
http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece...kit-95214.html
Those have been invaluable for me. I've finally chewed up the ends on most of them, so I think it's time to replace them with a new set!
I saw these a couple months ago at Harbor Freight and wondered if they were any good. Thanks for advice. I will give it a whirl!
08-26-2010, 09:12 AM
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I am going to buy some today and start working on getting them off this weekend. Maybe if I get brave I will work on getting my speedometer and such out for the LED conversion.
08-27-2010, 05:14 PM
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I am really thinking about this mod too.If it is really simple to get the chrome stripes off, I would give this a shot. Is it that easy as you say?
Where can I locally buy the black strip you bought? Pepboys? Or where?
Where can I locally buy the black strip you bought? Pepboys? Or where?
08-30-2010, 08:14 AM
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08-30-2010, 01:08 PM
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So of course Nissan said you have to buy the molding to get the clips. $204 each. So they gave me these ones that look similar at $3 a piece but needed modification to work. I modified them and they worked. So word do the wise I would not remove them unless you have to. I know I won't be going forward.
08-30-2010, 03:09 PM
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So of course Nissan said you have to buy the molding to get the clips. $204 each. So they gave me these ones that look similar at $3 a piece but needed modification to work. I modified them and they worked. So word do the wise I would not remove them unless you have to. I know I won't be going forward.
08-30-2010, 03:13 PM
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08-30-2010, 08:50 PM
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It's already here in one of the stickies. Open your trunk lid, and take a look at where the front corners of the lid would be when it is closed, and you'll see the bolts...one on each side.
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11-09-2010, 10:01 AM
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thanks for the post...did this last month and came out pretty good for a rattle can paint job. I just used a really long flat head screw driver with a rag to prevent it from damaging the paint (didn't break any clips). Like the OP said tho, pay particular attention at the front by the windshield so as to not bend the strips. I did that on one side and you can see where the strip is more secure, its not as flush against the car.
11-27-2010, 02:20 AM
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11-29-2010, 11:53 AM
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Just bought my wife an 07. The roof strips do look very bad. Im not a fan of the black and would perfer to keep the chrome look. Has anyone redone them with chrome instead. Not sure if they make any chrome tape that could be applied to them instead of black. The plastic on the trim is bubbling in spots so Im not sure if that can be peeled off and apply some type of chrome tape over it.
11-29-2010, 12:33 PM
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Just bought my wife an 07. The roof strips do look very bad. Im not a fan of the black and would perfer to keep the chrome look. Has anyone redone them with chrome instead. Not sure if they make any chrome tape that could be applied to them instead of black. The plastic on the trim is bubbling in spots so Im not sure if that can be peeled off and apply some type of chrome tape over it.
Yes, you can get chrome tape, carbon fiber tape, and all sorts of other tape. Check SummitRacing.com
04-14-2011, 10:36 AM
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Don't go to the stealership to buy anything, jerks wanted to charge me $109 for a sunvisor clip that cost $3.95 here. They said they could not sell just the clip. They are crooks http://www.courtesyparts.com/73422ea...4-p-87648.html I am doing the roof strips on my car since Nissan quality is so great. Yeah I broke the clips, oh well at least I have courtesy parts to get the clips and not the stealership
