Should I remove the trim tag?

[Tom L.]

The door jambs are being cut in this weekend. I have the urge to drill out the trim tag rivets and do it right rather than taping aroud the tag and having paint build up at the edges. But, I'm concerned that the new rivets may not look right and that it would raise questions about the car. What do you guys think?

[Harmon C.]

Re: Should I remove the trim tag?

Tape it off. The rivets may spin and leave a mark on the plate.Their are rivet experts out their that may see a difference in your replacements.

[Scott S.]

Re: Should I remove the trim tag?

The door jambs are being cut in this weekend. I have the urge to drill out the trim tag rivets and do it right rather than taping aroud the tag and having paint build up at the edges. But, I'm concerned that the new rivets may not look right and that it would raise questions about the car. What do you guys think?

Until or unless I had some assurances from experts that it wouldn't cause any problems or issues at all, I wouldn't touch the Trim Tag, except maybe to clean it...

If you have to remove it for some reason, that's one thing, and I'm sure there's a way to deal with it properly. But if you don't have to remove it, it seems a whole lot safer to leave it alone. That's what I think, but I look forward to the replies of much more experienced people here.

[Kurt G.]

Re: Should I remove the trim tag?

Tape it. One trick to help avoid the paint buildup on the edges is to take regular Scotch tape and slide it under the edges of the tag then fold it over the tag and stick it down. The tag will be protected and you will have very minimal build-up. Whatever you do though, don't mess with the tag.

[Tom L.]

Re: Should I remove the trim tag?

Thanks guys. Better safe than sorry, I'll leave it alone. Kurt... great tip, I'll give it a shot.

[Jim C.]

Re: Should I remove the trim tag?

Tom,

Thanks for resisting the urge to drill out those rivets!!!!! You're definitely doing the right thing by leaving them alone.

Jim C.