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Questions tagged [trim]

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Are trims (Hubcaps) on a car tires necessary?

Are there any mechanical / safety issues arise when you do not put trims on car tires? Even when using the car in winter temperatures? (Say -15C to -20C)
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How do I apply a high quality and lasting finish on trim pieces?

I'd like to repaint some of the exterior trim pieces on my car, but I'm not an autobody expert and I suspect having them done professionally will be quite expensive. Some of the pieces are currently chromed, which I'd like to change. Since these…
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Fuel Trim Readings

I have a 2002 Toyota Corolla (1ZZ-FE engine) and I am trying to understand the fuel trim values I am getting in real driving conditions from my scan tool. I have P0171 code (lean condition) that comes on and off. I posted earlier about this, but I…
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In a clip, what does the "Stem Length" mean?

I am currently trying to find replacement fender clips for my car. The OEM part numbers are 01553-09321 (Nissan), 90044-68320 (Toyota), and MR328954 (Mitsubishi). I have the hole size (7.7mm), and overall length (22mm), which were measured with a…
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Special considerations for drilling into trim plastic?

I'm trying to install some cargo nets in the trunk of my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. Although that the nets are not listed as compatible with the 2018 and later, I have found many reports of people successfully installing them in 2018 and later…
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How permanent is heat gun treatment in restoring faded black plastic trim?

I've been seeing all these videos about using a heat gun to restore faded plastics, especially exterior black trim pieces. How exactly does this work? Is the plastic melting again on the surface? Is some oil/liquid oozing out from the interior of…
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Door handle starting to come out

The lock and handle assembly in my door (exterior) is starting to come out. (This photo is taken looking down at the door -- the assembly is parallel to the ground. The black gasket seems to be rubber, and it is the only thing between the metal of…
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Door panel removal

I have a 1994 Buick Century and I'm trying to take the rear door panel off and I just cannot figure out how to remove the faux woodgrain plastic piece that sits around the handle and lock lever. The shape of the knob at the end of the lever just…
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choosing between the many ways to fill exterior trim holes

Deleting exterior trim mounting holes on a car body means bodywork and paint. Before that happens, there are at least five possibilities, and probably more, for how the holes can actually be filled: Welding in a spiral of new metal to fill each…
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Removing wheel housing liner - Understanding instructions

I need to take part of the front wheel housing liner out to gain access to the windscreen washer system. I have a set of instructions: Regarding the section at the bottom, titled "Vehicles with auxiliary heating", what does the part "you must make…
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Does body side molding damage the paint?

I just got a new 2016 RAV4. I'm thinking about getting a body side molding to protect it from door dings. They will install it right in the Toyota dealership I have three questions: 1. In general: Is bsm a good protection against door dings? 2.…
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Honda Accord Purpose of 3 Slots in Interior Piece

Does anyone know why there are three slots in the interior trim piece in the photo? (Having trouble with the photo upload.) It is to the right of the steering wheel, right and a little down from the ignition. I'm looking to place a microphone there…
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Ford F150 XL - is there a hack for the radio?

I just purchased a 2018 Ford F150 XL crew cab. The radio is driving me insane. For example I can't play another directory of MP3s - while driving. For an 1 1/2 commute this is aggravating. I have to reach over to pick AM or FM. Every time I…
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Ford F150 quirk

I just purchased a used black Ford F150 XL crew cab "convenience vehicle" from a dealer. Today my friend noticed that the drivers side door handles are chrome and the passenger side door handles are matte black. I never noticed this in the showroom…
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Help identify the trim piece behind the front tire on a Mountaineer

Our 2004 Mountaineer is missing a trim piece behind the right front wheel. The same piece on the left side: and the empty space on the right: I've tried to find a replacement part, but without knowing what it's called (all sensible keyword…
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