What is the best way to re glue the wrap around the trim as it becomes detached. and BTW who at Lexus thought that was a good idea?

 

Could you be a little more specific as to what you are talking about?

 

The trim that runs from the from front window, over the roof and down the back window on both sides of the car.

 

ahh gotcha. I have no idea but would like to know. Mine has a small crack in it, so I'll probably be replacing it soon. I saw one flapping loose on the highway once. I'll definitely keep an eye on this thread. Someone may have an answer soon.

 

I am thinking basic trim adhesive but was interested to see what others may have done.

 

Those are held by clips. Anytime the windshield is replaced, those trim pieces need to be removed. If you had a recent windshield replacement, you should go see the shop that did it to make sure they didn't break them. They do break easily.

 

The clips are pretty cheap recommend getting some new ones so that you have a few laying around. Just in case

 

I think the trim is separating correct? Is probably still clipped in but the part that's painted is coming up. Any heavy duty glue should work. If that ends up failing then at that point replace that whole part

 

Thanks lbintab- You are correct and that is what I had in mind. Is this a common occurrence?

 

I had a similar problem and posted pictures in another thread. Any glue and adhesive would not work. Very hard to get in place. Having said that, it would be best to remove the trim in its entirety before trying to glue (maybe you would be better at glueing it than I). I wound up replacing the trim on both sides purchased from Lexus Parts on-line. About $250 per side. Replacement was very easy. Took 30 minutes at most.

 

Strips are about 540 each, I called lexus about mine and they agreed to split the cost of the parts with me.

I opted to handle it on my own since I was getting my replacements for really cheap from a friend.

There is no way to really repair it long term that I found, I hated how ugly it looked so having mine replaced this weekend.

 

Mine has not gotten too bad yet. They are structurally sound. I am thinking that I will pop them off and paint them body color- base/clear.

 

I believe someone posted that they were not able to be painted, best of luck tho. Keep us updated.

 

Well I don't like the sound of that. I had read that a few had painted their black and not body color. I guess sI will have some gloss black film on as a backup if they are not paint-able.

 

Mine did the same thing. Wrap peeled off about a foot and a half and exposed a not so pretty chrome underneath. Getting both strips and roof wrapped black carbon fiber for 300. I thought that was a better route than taking them off and painting them myself.