Installing Fuzzy Window Trim on a 240z

[240260280z]

Unfortunately replacing the fuzzy trim is not a quick job like the rest of the weather stripping.

The fuzzy window trim is actually a metal strip with a ribbon of fuzzy material contained within it to make an assembly.This was then stapled to the door panel's top metal section using an industrial stapler.

Here you can see most of the fuzz removed except at the rusty old staples.

Close-up shot of a staple

Details of the fastening.

Fuzz removed and staple exposed.

I used cutters to remove the staples... not a fun job but not too difficult.

There are many ways to fasten the new fuzzy trim assembly:

- industrial stapler

- air powered nail gun/stapler

- glue

- paperclips through the old staple holes (requires aligning and drilling matching holes in new assembly)

- rivets

- 2 way tape

I decided on rivets:

• 1 placed in the middle, one placed at each end and one placed between middle and each end (5 in total).
  
• I used 1/8" aluminum rivets. (The same that I used for the VIN boiler plates at the door frame and engine compartment).
  

The first step was to align the new fuzzy trim assembly where the old was.

The trim I purchased from Black Dragon had a chrome and black edge. I decided on the chrome to be up.

Once aligned, hold the trim assembly in place and drill a 1/8" hole through it and through the metal door panel. Drill only one hole for now in the middle of the door.

Insert the rivet.

Fasten. Then repeat working from the centre out to the edges.

Finished.... and you can't see the rivets.

The cat got bored.

Now that I am posting this tech tip, an idea has come to mind that is too late for me: You may wish to paint/sharpie marker the rivet heads black.

Cross section detail and you can see the alternate black edge.

Edited November 5, 2011 by Blue

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[d240zx2]

Nice job!

[cozye]

Nice. I wonder how much of a difference it will make? I elected not to replace mine, but I wonder if I'm missing out on less wind noise or something?

[240260280z]

Nice. I wonder how much of a difference it will make? I elected not to replace mine, but I wonder if I'm missing out on less wind noise or something?

The window does not rattle as much. I can't comment on wind noise as I never drove the car before or after I will have that privilege in the spring.

[tlorber]

I used rivets on mine as well. The only things I would add are: 1)try to move the hairs from beneath the rivet head so that there will be more of them to cover over it and 2) if the head sticks up to much you may want to burnish it down with a dremmel.

I only wish a solution for the squeegee side were as simple.

[Reverend]

Nice one blue as usual. It is also possible to attach the fuzzy strip with 2 sided 3m tape. I did on mine and it has stayed on place. No extra holes needed.

[ktm]

Ace/TruValue Hardware has some fuzzy door weatherstripping that is the same width and it is adhesive backed. I used it on my car 5 years ago and it has not come off yet.

[240260280z]

Ace/TruValue Hardware has some fuzzy door weatherstripping that is the same width and it is adhesive backed. I used it on my car 5 years ago and it has not come off yet.

Now you tell me