how to remove trim from wagon rear hatch window?

[Fastmax32168]

Has anyone succesfully accomplished removing the stainless trim that wraps the rear hatch window? It appears to me as though it is simply "glued" on to there but mine seems to be very very tightly attached. I thought about heating it up some to loosen whatever is holding it but have not yet tried it. I want to turn it black as I have done to the rest of my trim, and if I could get it off I would powder coat it, but I do not want to ruin it in the process. If it is one of those near impossible tasks I guess I will simply tape it off and paint it. Any input from prior experience is appreciated.
Thanks
Roy

 

[Longroof79]

I believe that the trim is glued in using butyl tape. I would try heating a corner piece first to see how it easy it comes apart. They are fit on there pretty snugly.
I ended up masking my rear hatch glass and painting it with SEM trim black. Powder coating would be the ultimate way to go.
I spoke to another wagon owner, and he ended up doing the same. He had all the other trim powder coated, but didn't want to mess with removing the hatch moulding.

I scuffed the moulding on mine using an electric DA sander, primed it with self etching primer, masked and painted them. It looks okay for now, but I guess time will tell.

 

[Blake442]

Don't take the trim off.
It's easy to wreck, whether you're taking it off or putting it back on...
Just mask it off and spray it.

 

[liquidh8]

Don't take the trim off.
It's easy to wreck, whether you're taking it off or putting it back on...
Just mask it off and spray it.

What he said. I have done it, heated i and removed to paint, but when I glued it back on it was never really right after that. I would just mask the glass, scuff and paint on the glass.

 

[Fastmax32168]

Well now there is something you seldom get on a forum. A consensus! So I believe I will heed everyones advice. thanks all.
Roy