Molding is found on many automobile exteriors, especially vintage and antique models. It adds style and serves to visually break up the solid one-piece look of fenders and doors. The most noticeable molding on a 1964 Impala is a narrow chrome strip that runs horizontally along the sides from the front fenders to the back fenders. There is also matching molding around the doors and windows of the vehicle. Removal of these metal trim pieces is a relatively straightforward task that requires a little patience and some concentrated effort.
Slide a small pry bar under the drip rail and pull up slightly to remove the cover over the molding. Twist by hand and continue prying until the cover has been removed. Remove the screws holding the molding in place and pull the molding off by hand. Repeat the process for the other side of the car.
Insert the trim removal tool under a corner edge of the windshield molding and gently pry up to separate the metal trim from the retaining clip. Slide the tool around the entire bottom edge of the windshield molding, locating the clips. Pry the molding strip off of each clip until the molding is free. Pull the molding up and off the windshield. You may need an assistant standing on the other side of the car to help you do this.
Pull up the molding on the back window in the same manner as the front windshield. Remove the door window molding in the same way, pulling up slightly to peel it out of place. Repeat the process for all of the windows.
Pry underneath an end of a door side molding to get it started. Pull it free from each of the retaining clips by hand. Repeat the process for the molding sections the other doors, as well as the front and back fenders.
Clean up residue and dirt that may have been beneath the molding pieces using a damp sponge. Dry the area thoroughly with a clean rag.
