[rayxi]

Hi guys, I'm working through wrapping the interior trim with carbon fiber vinyl because I really hated the burl wood pattern. So far, I've had no issues with the dash pieces & iDrive trim piece. However, when it comes to the door handle trim pieces, I'm having a hard time getting it off due to fear or breaking the clips.

Does anyone have any advice on the best way to get the trim off the door handles?

Btw, I know everyone likes photos. These are the completed pieces (forgot to take before photos).

[BrettKA7]

You just have to place a flathead screwdriver in the lower notch on each handle, gently pull it so the lowest clips come out, and then gently dislodge it bottom to top with your fingers. You'll want to only pull it out about 1/4-1/2 inch until you get the top clips out, then pull the entire thing off from the top and there is a plastic hanger at the bottom.

[Billfitz]

Go get some plastic trim removal wedges, they sell them at Autozone etc. You want to use at least three, gradually inserting them to push the trim piece off as equally as possible over its full length. When it comes off some of the metal clips that hold it in place will stick to it, some will stick to the door pull. Use needle nose pliers to remove those on the door pull, insert them onto the trim where they belong, paying attention to their orientation.

[rayxi]

Originally Posted by BrettKA7

You just have to place a flathead screwdriver in the lower notch on each handle, gently pull it so the lowest clips come out, and then gently dislodge it bottom to top with your fingers. You'll want to only pull it out about 1/4-1/2 inch until you get the top clips out, then pull the entire thing off from the top and there is a plastic hanger at the bottom.

Thanks! Do I need to turn the flathead at all? I saw a DIY video on youtube that mentioned there is a metal hook of sorts at the bottom. I was trying to use a trim tool to jimmy at the bottom notch but the trim tool seems to be too large for the notch.

[rayxi]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

Go get some plastic trim removal wedges, they sell them at Autozone etc. You want to use at least three, gradually inserting them to push the trim piece off as equally as possible over its full length. When it comes off some of the metal clips that hold it in place will stick to it, some will stick to the door pull. Use needle nose pliers to remove those on the door pull, insert them onto the trim where they belong, paying attention to their orientation.

Thanks! I do have a set of trim tools. I have only attempted it with just one tool. I will give it a try with multiple and let you know if that does the trick.

[Billfitz]

Yeah, if you try prying it with only one tool it will only put pressure on one or two clips, so the rest will still hold tight. I don't remember exactly how many are in there but it's at least five.

[Dang3r]

Originally Posted by rayxi

Hi guys, I'm working through wrapping the interior trim with carbon fiber vinyl because I really hated the burl wood pattern. So far, I've had no issues with the dash pieces & iDrive trim piece. However, when it comes to the door handle trim pieces, I'm having a hard time getting it off due to fear or breaking the clips.

Does anyone have any advice on the best way to get the trim off the door handles?

Btw, I know everyone likes photos. These are the completed pieces (forgot to take before photos).

THIS is the one and only real wrapping thread, find here lots of instructions, tips, hinds and other stuff. The search function is sometimes your friend

[rayxi]

Originally Posted by Dang3r

THIS is the one and only real wrapping thread, find here lots of instructions, tips, hinds and other stuff. The search function is sometimes your friend

Thanks for the link. I did try to search other threads. I probably wasn't using the right combo of key words. Appreciate it.

The multiple trim tools advice did the trick. I was able to get them off this morning.

[wdeerfield]

Not to be a Debbie downer but your patterns go the wrong way on the left vent and center console respective to the large center trim you did.

[rayxi]

Originally Posted by wdeerfield

Not to be a Debbie downer but your patterns go the wrong way on the left vent and center console respective to the large center trim you did.

No worries. Thanks for pointing that out. That's what I get for not waiting until the weekend to do it right. I'll have to redo the large dash piece again some day since that's the easiest piece to remove.

[yoon_209]

pulling the handles out and putting them back in the right place with all clips secure is probably the biggest PITA,

expect raw fingers and frustration.. you will eventually get it.

[rayxi]

Originally Posted by yoon_209

pulling the handles out and putting them back in the right place with all clips secure is probably the biggest PITA,

expect raw fingers and frustration.. you will eventually get it.

haha yes, my fingers were definitely raw. i was mostly very nervous about breaking the clips but they were pretty strong.

[EDWYER]

Looks good.