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EXTERIOR MOLDINGS
17-3
individual molding are not described on the "Mold-
ing Removal Chart'' the following information is
given to permit a satisfactory sealing operation.
Medium-bodied sealer or body caulking compound
are the sealers most frequently used to provide a
watertight seal or for anti-rattle measures.
Holes in body panels for screws, bolts, or clips
that would permit water to enter the interior of the
body should be sealed with body caulking compound
or presealed screws, nuts or clips.
Drip moldings require a 1/4" bead of medium-
bodied sealer along the full length of the inner at-
taching surface. Door window scalps and center
pillar scalps require a 1/8" x 1/4" x 1/4" bead of
caulking compound at 5" intervals for anti-rattle
purposes.
Pinchwelds
require
medium-bodied
sealer on both sides when pinchweld clips are used.
The exception is the rear quarter pinchweld on
convertible styles which requires waterproof tape
over the entire pinchweld, prior to clip installation.
TOOLS AND CARE
The following groups of moldings are listed with the
name or description of the tool which is suitable for
molding removal.
Roof Drip Scalps - pointed hook tool.
Door Window Scalps - thin flat-bladed tool (putty
knife).
Reveal moldings around adhesive caulked glass
installations are retained by clips which are at-
tached to the body opening by weld-on studs or
screws. On all styles, a projection on the clip
engages the reveal molding flange, retaining the
molding between clip and body metal. To disengage
a molding from retaining clips, use appropriate
tool (see Chart) as shown in Figure 17-2.
ENGAGE POINT
BEHIND CLIP
THIS SURFACE
FLAT ON GLASS
ROCK TOOL SLIGHTLY
Fig. 17-2—Usage of Reveal Molding Removal Tool
(Handle J-21544-1 and Reveal Molding Remover
J-21549-5 Shown.
Others Similar)
If it is necessary to replace a damaged "bath-tub"
molding clip, use the following procedure for re-
moval and installation:
1. Insert sharp edge of flat-bladed tool, such as
a putty knife, under edge of clip and hammer
tool until base of clip is cut approximately
half-way through (Fig. 17-3) then disengage
clip from hole.
NOTE:
In some cases, it may be necessary to
cut clip at opposite end ,of base also.
2. Special tool J-21214 is required when install-
ing metal bath-tub type clips.
3. No special tool is needed to install a new
plastic bath-tub type clip.
Series
All GM Except
Chevy II
Chevy II
Windshield
J 21549-1
J 21549-5
J 21549-6
None
Back
Window
J 21549-1
J 21549-3
J 21549-5
J 21549-6
J 21549-1
J 21549-5
J 21549-6
Quarter
Window
J 21549-1
J 21549-3
J 21549-5
J 21549-6
None
Sky Light
Window
J 21549-1
J 21549-5
J 21549-6
None
Tool
DESCRIPTION
J 21549-1
Handle
J 21549-3
Reveal Molding Remover (angle blade) (Use with J 21549-1)
J 21549-5
Reveal Molding Remover (Rt.) (Use with J 21549-1)
J 21549-6
Reveal Molding Remover (Lt.) (Use with J 21549-1)
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