'69 Bee - Rear Window Headliner Plastic Trim Install Question

[MikeyM]

Hi all,

I have a bunch of trim stuff that came with my car. I've read some super helpful posts from Dadsbee and others and I'd like to install the cheapie plastic trim from YearOne that I already have onto the headliner and rear window. (see pic below on the left). My sides, top and bottom are the same F shape as the piece on the left. My question is are there any clips needed or is this supposed to simply push onto the pinch seam just below the window and fit over the headliner material?

Thanks,
Mikey

 

[Toxic Orange 493]

It slides on over the pieces that have the teeth to hold the headliner.

 

[MikeyM]

Thanks. I see jagged edges that might be the edge of the headliner. The headliner is somewhat wrapped around the back of that. Is that how you mean by "teeth"?

Thanks,
Mikey

 

[SgtSuperbird]

The headliner material is pulled tight over the teeth, thus keeping the headliner stretched. You should be able to feel the teeth; sometimes the points poke through. The "F" trim, as stated by Toxic, pushes over the ridge (teeth). If the trim doesn't stay put, if I remember correctly, you can squeeze the top legs of the "F" together, to make them hold better.

 

[MikeyM]

Ahh.. gotcha. Thanks man. Now I know of what you speak. The PO or whoever sure used a **** ton of weatherstrip adhesive on the rear window that's kinda getting in the way. That stuff is not fun to try to get out of the way.

Thanks again,
Mikey

 

[SgtSuperbird]

The last trim I installed also had too much mastic/adhesive on the window, too, interfering a bit with a good fit.

 

[MikeyM]

So what's the best way to clean it up? Just start pulling it away gently, as best you can, and then clean it up with some Goo-Gone and window cleaner?