Window trim

[kodiakdenali]

Anyone know how to remove the window trim pieces from the truck? The pieces which are chrome on the denali? I need to get them off without breaking them. I wrapped mine in vinyl shortly after buying the truck but its not holding up as well as id like. I either need to replace the pieces entirely or at least wrap the vinyl around the pieces so its less likely to peel up at the corners. 

[tcafranz]

On 10/8/2024 at 9:19 PM, kodiakdenali said:

Anyone know how to remove the window trim pieces from the truck? The pieces which are chrome on the denali? I need to get them off without breaking them. I wrapped mine in vinyl shortly after buying the truck but its not holding up as well as id like. I either need to replace the pieces entirely or at least wrap the vinyl around the pieces so its less likely to peel up at the corners. 

Bro, I’ve been looking for a tutorial or anything close for this since 2019. I’m in the same boat. I hate the chrome. Want to remove and properly wrap it and reinstall. Hope someone replies…

[kodiakdenali]

Actuslly i got some additional info months later. Not such great news though. I asked the techs at a body shop how its done. They said they are actually riveted on from the inside of the door. So to remove them completely you have to take off the door panel, remove the visible screws, and drill out some rivets from the inside.

 

I have to constantly patch my vinyl wrap. Not sure why its having such trouble sticking. I think i may remove it and try plastidip. I did that on the grill and its holding up pretty well so far.

[Transient]

On 3/27/2025 at 11:40 AM, kodiakdenali said:

Actuslly i got some additional info months later. Not such great news though. I asked the techs at a body shop how its done. They said they are actually riveted on from the inside of the door. So to remove them completely you have to take off the door panel, remove the visible screws, and drill out some rivets from the inside.

 

I have to constantly patch my vinyl wrap. Not sure why its having such trouble sticking. I think i may remove it and try plastidip. I did that on the grill and its holding up pretty well so far.

If you're talking about the trim piece I think you are, I don't recall there being any rivets.  I saw a YouTube video about removing them awhile back.  I'll see if I can find it and link it. 

 

Edit:  Found one

https://youtu.be/VJ_FSn2QdQY?si=6LxGBgXPMcoUdoc9

Edited April 4, 2025 by Transient

[Maher Usman]

On 10/9/2024 at 9:19 AM, kodiakdenali said:

Anyone know how to remove the window trim pieces from the truck? The pieces which are chrome on the denali? I need to get them off without breaking them. I wrapped mine in vinyl shortly after buying the truck but its not holding up as well as id like. I either need to replace the pieces entirely or at least wrap the vinyl around the pieces so its less likely to peel up at the corners. 

Use trim tools to gently pry from the ends, starting at the back where it tucks under. Take your time to avoid breaking the clips. If rewrapping, it’s easier to remove them and wrap properly around the edges.