8th Generation Honda Civic Forum banner

Any cheap fix for screwed up windshield trim?

1 reading
91K views 23 replies 17 participants last post by  Renis patel  
#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
This is driving me insane. But I really don’t wanna spend over a hundred bucks to replace. Anyone found a cheap fix to make this look less stupid?

 
#2 ·
It's difficult to tell by the pic...

Is the molding coming apart or is it just unclipped from body?

If it's coming apart, replacement of the molding is the only option.

If it's just unclipped, check the clips for broken pieces and replace them. You can get them from Honda cheaper than eBay.

http://civic.hondafitjazz.com/A00/HTML/00/SNB6E00J18573451601KBAT00.HTML
 
#4 ·
If it's coming apart, replacement of the molding is the only option.
The last time I looked, the molding is no longer available from Honda. However, checking with some other online dealers, it seems to still be listed. I don't know whether my regular dealership just decided to not carry such large items, or if the others are out of date in still listing it as available.

I need the same rubber trim for my car. This might be what you are looking for.
cut and paste into browser

parts.sonshonda.com/products/Honda/2007/Civic6MTSI-N-2D/MOLDING--FRONT-WINDSHIELD/1613834/73150-SVA-A01.html
That's for the top of the windshield. Completely different part.
 
#7 · (Edited)
cheap fix

Hello.

Ha ha. No you don't need to make it stay that way and you don't need to pay $100 for the trim.

What I did was go to home depot > go to house door section > buy some squishy rubber trim > I bought 1/4" thick, but in hindsight, if they have a little thicker it is better. I can't remember the cost - probably $3-7 for a roll, which is enough for both sides plus extra.

The 1/4" rubber trim width fits well in most of the slot, except the ends where you have to taper it with a scissors, and the middle where it is a little loose (hence recommending buy little thicker). Don't need to worry about making it look neat when you cut - you won't see the sloppy cut because you're squishing the rubber in there and can't see it when its done.

I didn't bother adding extra adhesive... the rubber stayed in place and did not move around for 3 years (until the windshield repair man pulled one side out and threw it away). I have to reinstall one side.

good luck.

adesh
 

Attachments

#8 ·
cheap fix

Hello. hello where did you get the rubber because i have the same problem thanks

Ha ha. No you don't need to make it stay that way and you don't need to pay $100 for the trim.

What I did was go to home depot > go to house door section > buy some squishy rubber trim > I bought 1/4" thick, but in hindsight, if they have a little thicker it is better. I can't remember the cost - probably $3-7 for a roll, which is enough for both sides plus extra.

The 1/4" rubber trim width fits well in most of the slot, except the ends where you have to taper it with a scissors, and the middle where it is a little loose (hence recommending buy little thicker). Don't need to worry about making it look neat when you cut - you won't see the sloppy cut because you're squishing the rubber in there and can't see it when its done.

I didn't bother adding extra adhesive... the rubber stayed in place and did not move around for 3 years (until the windshield repair man pulled one side out and threw it away). I have to reinstall one side.

good luck.

adesh
 
#16 ·
#22 ·
Thanks, I need to get some of that.

On a similar note, I also need the weather strips for side windows on 2008 4-door EX. $50 each OEM, OUCH! Has anyone tried the aftermarket ones for $50 for the whole set?
Hi, for the side windows I installed this aftermarket set about a year ago and they’re working just fine.

Amazon: Newsmarts 4pcs Weatherstrip Windows Seal Door Belt Molding Weather-Strip for Honda Civic 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

The hard part was getting the old ones off because they were really stuck on there! I found this video helpful.

YouTube: Honda Window Trim (Belt Molding) Replacement Civic 2006 (2006-2010 Similar), Big Dog50001 Automotive

Sorry the website is blocking me from posting links because I’m new, and I just spent a whole lot of time editing this post to satisfy the filter they have in place. Good luck!

Daniel
 
#23 ·
@danchrisjohn Hey, thanks for the information on the side window molding. I will give those a shot. I believe a clip attaches them inside the door and they are impossible to remove without breaking off the clips which makes them impossible to reinstall. That has been my experience at the salvage yard. Found some nice ones but they break when trying to remove them. I need the front moldings as well.