Hello everyone,
I just had my 69 camaro painted and had the front windshield and rear window removed before painting. The glass technician has informed me that their is a great possibility the paint will be damaged upon reinstalling the molding. Since the molding is held in place by means of pressure from retaining clips. Has anyone come across this problem? Help, I wish not to damage my fresh paint! graemlins/hurray.gif

Yes, the paint can chip but it probably won't. I assemble all 4 pieces of the windsheild/back glass trim on the bench and then set it in place on the car. You push it down till it snaps in place. You want to make sure your not trying to push it into the paint job. This is where it could chip if the bodyman built up to much material or there is adhesion problems with your paint. You could, I suppose, bend the retaining clips a little so they accept the trim easier but I've never tried that.
Roger

Thanks for the info Roger. In your opinion, would it make sense to tape up the area and apply some type of water based lubricant. Thanks again.
Gabe

You can also outline the "paint" with tape to protect it from the molding during install, then remove the tape. Generally, move slowly, carefully, and don't force anything and you should be OK.

Use the removal tool to hold the clip off the molding while you put it in place. Once the molding is correctly in place, let the pressure off the clip. Keep doing this as you move around the windshield. This will stop the molding from pressing against the paint while you position it.

You can also coat the edges of the molding with vaseline, clean up with mineral spirts.