Black window trims installed
#16
11-21-2014, 08:48 PM
Was going to just have the chrome trims vinyl wrapped for $300. But that didn't work out and after waiting and waiting I just decided to buy the trims. Was thinking about just doing the wrap myself but..... Was just under double the price of the wrap job but at least they are the real deal pieces. These look great.
As for installation...... The 4 doors are beyond easy, 1/2 hour job. The rear ones come off without issue but reinstall I had a bunch of WTF's going on. I think new clips might have made the job easier but I don't know. I was told they came with new ones and I would have liked to have used new ones. Took about an hour of trying different ways to get it to fit back nice and tight after that the other side went in pretty smooth. If I had to do it again it wouldn't be a problem.
Here's a before and after pic. I like the black so much better. I'm glad I got the OEM parts. Must have just been meant to be.
As for installation...... The 4 doors are beyond easy, 1/2 hour job. The rear ones come off without issue but reinstall I had a bunch of WTF's going on. I think new clips might have made the job easier but I don't know. I was told they came with new ones and I would have liked to have used new ones. Took about an hour of trying different ways to get it to fit back nice and tight after that the other side went in pretty smooth. If I had to do it again it wouldn't be a problem.
Here's a before and after pic. I like the black so much better. I'm glad I got the OEM parts. Must have just been meant to be.
Would you be willing to share some tips (and details) on how you did the mod and how much the OEM parts costed you. I am planning to do the same mod. Did you change the silver part on the trunk? I know Suncoast has it for around $50-60.
Thanks!
#18
11-21-2014, 09:39 PM
I am making a couple mods to my Cayenne. Black trims, clear side markers, trailer hitch and 21's wheels. I'm keeping it OEM. I want to learn more about the trim installation process because I will do it myself.
#21
11-22-2014, 10:59 AM
Let us know when you install them! OP seemed to say it was a breeze aside from the parts near the rear which are held by clips...
Last edited by VincentMorin; 11-22-2014 at 11:49 AM.
#22
11-22-2014, 01:20 PM
$500, for all pieces for both sides of the car? Do you have part numbers for all of the pieces? I have silver roof rails too so may decide against it after all but will look into it first?
#25
11-23-2014, 06:53 PM
For the 2 lower door trims they just pull off and reinstall. The 2 upper door pieces they just pull right off, they are press fit in. I sprayed some soapy water on a paint brush and wet up the rubber track, then just press fit the new black pieces in. For the rears, they need to be tended to with some extra love. There are clips that hold the molding into the windows rubber trim.
Here is a pic of what the rear tab and clips look like.
Here is a pic of what the rear tab and clips look like.
#26
11-23-2014, 06:57 PM
For the 2 lower door trims they just pull off and reinstall. The 2 upper door pieces they just pull right off, they are press fit in. I sprayed some soapy water on a paint brush and wet up the rubber track, then just press fit the new black pieces in. For the rears, they need to be tended to with some extra love. There are clips that hold the molding into the windows rubber trim.
Here is a pic of what the rear tab and clips look like.
Here is a pic of what the rear tab and clips look like.
#29
11-23-2014, 07:16 PM
How about peeling it off and putting nothing back for a cleaner look… Makes sense?
#30
11-23-2014, 07:47 PM
If anyone is interested I can see if my body shop still has the black trim that came off my 958 and what he'd be willing to sell it all for. This would be all the window trim and roof rails in black.
It was all replaced due to some fluid from a construction project sprayed all over as I drove by and then hardened. Its been over a year, but as of the time it came off the car it was possible to get the stuff (though a lot of elbow grease will be needed).
If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll call him.
It was all replaced due to some fluid from a construction project sprayed all over as I drove by and then hardened. Its been over a year, but as of the time it came off the car it was possible to get the stuff (though a lot of elbow grease will be needed).
If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll call him.