2012 Chrome Hatch trim. Paint?

[bambam28]

Originally Posted by shrek

I like the single wiper, but trying to find a cheap alternative to replacing the full wiper with just a slide in insert.

Also, going to put a longer rear wiper on as there is room for it.

Let me know how the bigger wiper on the back works to see if I do it and then stop saying that is worthless weight :D

[imike929]

Yes what size wiper will fit in the back? The current is only 12"!

[imike929]

Absolute, was wondering if you could provide video/pic instructions as to how you got that chrome trim piece off?

[Absolutely Red 12]

Remove the inside hatch panel with a clip removal tool.
http://www.amazon.com/Automotive-Mol...moval+tool+set

Remove screws and clips holding the trim piece on, from the insode!!

[imike929]

Im sorry if this is a dumb question lol....do this with hatch open or closed?

[imike929]

And with those tools (or a prybar) the hatch panel just pops off and back on when you're done?

[Absolutely Red 12]

Open the hatch, look up, remove the panel.
Looking up inside the cavity, find 4 to 6 bolts sticking through, along the imaginary line of the trim.
Remove nuts from bolts. The trim is now held on by two clips on either end, using needle nose pliers, from the inside, squeeze clips, to release.
As I stated earlier, you WILL NEED new sealing washers, between the trim, and hatch, on the through bolts.
I bought very thin 1/4" rubber washers at Lowes.

[Absolutely Red 12]

The hatch cover removes, and installs just like a door panel.

Dont use a metal panel remover, use a nylon one, else you will scratch the paint.

[imike929]

thanks buddy, i'll try it out!

[imike929]

Dumb question, but is that trim piece actually metal that could maybe be powder coated? Or is it just plastic like the badges/emblems?

[b20vteg]

it's plastic.

[Absolutely Red 12]

Originally Posted by b20vteg

it's plastic.

^ What he said.

Chrome plastic, not plated. Just scuff it, spray adhesion promoter, 2 coats of primer, 3 coats of base, 3 coats of clear.

If youre car is red, I recommend pink primer.

[mirapatec]

I prefer a monocolor scheme on cars, but I find myself actually tolerating that one bit of chrome. Perhaps this is related to my overall satisfaction with the car itself. Quirky, yet a blast for a daily driver.