Remove b-pillar 2nd Gen TL [56k Beware]
10-09-2005, 04:59 AM
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Remove b-pillar 2nd Gen TL [56k Beware]
I did my CF Pillar Project and people wanted instructions on how to remove the B-pillars. Well, here it is
-------------------FRONT-------------------
1] I'll be working on the FRONT LEFT door
2] Roll down window and open door
3] LIGHTLY peel back the inner weather strip, you will see that it's held on by plastic tab attached to the door. What you want to do it SLIDE the plastic tab out of the weather strip and counter-clockwise to 9:00
4] After that you can PEEL the inner weather strip back more...exposing the screw....unscrew it
5] Now slip your fingers through the window weather strip .
6] Pull in a "UP and OUT" motion.
7] Pull the entire window weather strip out, exposing the 3 screws...remove them
8] All the screws are removed now (4 total). The pillar is held on by 2 tabs. Wiggle the pillar to loosen it up a bit...after that wiggle in a "UP and Toward" motion to get the pillar out
9] After you are done with what you are doing...it's time to put it back. Place the pillar back on. I found it easier to put back the weather strip by RISING the window 1-2 inch so the strip can have to track to move. Place the strip back...patiently work it back in.
10] Make sure the weather strip is position back properly.
------------Rear----------
1] I'll be working on the REAR RIGHT DOOR. Again, roll down window and open door
2] Again, Pull back on the inner weather strip exposing the screw, remove it
3] Again, slide your fingers through the window weather strip and pull in a "UP and OUT" motion.
4] Again, pull the entire window weather strip out on that side exposing the 3 screws and remove them
5] Now all 4 screws are removed and wiggle the pillar out in a "UP and Toward" motion.
6] After you are donw, raise the window up 1-2 inchs to make it easier to place the strip back.
7] Work the weather strip back in to its normal position
-------------------FRONT-------------------
1] I'll be working on the FRONT LEFT door
2] Roll down window and open door
3] LIGHTLY peel back the inner weather strip, you will see that it's held on by plastic tab attached to the door. What you want to do it SLIDE the plastic tab out of the weather strip and counter-clockwise to 9:00
4] After that you can PEEL the inner weather strip back more...exposing the screw....unscrew it
5] Now slip your fingers through the window weather strip .
6] Pull in a "UP and OUT" motion.
7] Pull the entire window weather strip out, exposing the 3 screws...remove them
8] All the screws are removed now (4 total). The pillar is held on by 2 tabs. Wiggle the pillar to loosen it up a bit...after that wiggle in a "UP and Toward" motion to get the pillar out
9] After you are done with what you are doing...it's time to put it back. Place the pillar back on. I found it easier to put back the weather strip by RISING the window 1-2 inch so the strip can have to track to move. Place the strip back...patiently work it back in.
10] Make sure the weather strip is position back properly.
------------Rear----------
1] I'll be working on the REAR RIGHT DOOR. Again, roll down window and open door
2] Again, Pull back on the inner weather strip exposing the screw, remove it
3] Again, slide your fingers through the window weather strip and pull in a "UP and OUT" motion.
4] Again, pull the entire window weather strip out on that side exposing the 3 screws and remove them
5] Now all 4 screws are removed and wiggle the pillar out in a "UP and Toward" motion.
6] After you are donw, raise the window up 1-2 inchs to make it easier to place the strip back.
7] Work the weather strip back in to its normal position
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B Pillar repaint project
This thread was great for telling me how to remove the B pillar posts.
I just repainted mine with a suggestion from a local guy who works at a paint/body shop.
Look online for a spray paint called WURTH saBESTO SATIN BLACK TRIM PAINT. This is what they use at his body shop for a lot of applications and the results turned out awesome. None of the major auto parts stores carry this, but i got it from a dealer in Tampa, FL online that specializes in wash and detail products - its only 8.99 a can and 2.95 shipping. The color isn't quite as glossy as the factory finish, but it still looks very good and came out looking very professionally done.
After removing the pillars, I used some 1500 grit sandpaper to shave off as much as the "flecked" factory paint as possible and to remove the rest of the glossy finish. Then wipe down the pillars with rubbing alcohol to clean the surface and remove finger prints.
When spraying the Wurth trim paint, spray several light coats at a distance of about 8-10 inches from the pillar. Each coat dries in about 3 hours. You will see striations in the paint in the first few coats you apply - I used 7 coats and it came out smooth and has a nice sheen to it.
I just repainted mine with a suggestion from a local guy who works at a paint/body shop.
Look online for a spray paint called WURTH saBESTO SATIN BLACK TRIM PAINT. This is what they use at his body shop for a lot of applications and the results turned out awesome. None of the major auto parts stores carry this, but i got it from a dealer in Tampa, FL online that specializes in wash and detail products - its only 8.99 a can and 2.95 shipping. The color isn't quite as glossy as the factory finish, but it still looks very good and came out looking very professionally done.
After removing the pillars, I used some 1500 grit sandpaper to shave off as much as the "flecked" factory paint as possible and to remove the rest of the glossy finish. Then wipe down the pillars with rubbing alcohol to clean the surface and remove finger prints.
When spraying the Wurth trim paint, spray several light coats at a distance of about 8-10 inches from the pillar. Each coat dries in about 3 hours. You will see striations in the paint in the first few coats you apply - I used 7 coats and it came out smooth and has a nice sheen to it.
07-15-2007, 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by BerettaBri
This thread was great for telling me how to remove the B pillar posts.
I just repainted mine with a suggestion from a local guy who works at a paint/body shop.
Look online for a spray paint called WURTH saBESTO SATIN BLACK TRIM PAINT. This is what they use at his body shop for a lot of applications and the results turned out awesome. None of the major auto parts stores carry this, but i got it from a dealer in Tampa, FL online that specializes in wash and detail products - its only 8.99 a can and 2.95 shipping. The color isn't quite as glossy as the factory finish, but it still looks very good and came out looking very professionally done.
After removing the pillars, I used some 1500 grit sandpaper to shave off as much as the "flecked" factory paint as possible and to remove the rest of the glossy finish. Then wipe down the pillars with rubbing alcohol to clean the surface and remove finger prints.
When spraying the Wurth trim paint, spray several light coats at a distance of about 8-10 inches from the pillar. Each coat dries in about 3 hours. You will see striations in the paint in the first few coats you apply - I used 7 coats and it came out smooth and has a nice sheen to it.
I just repainted mine with a suggestion from a local guy who works at a paint/body shop.
Look online for a spray paint called WURTH saBESTO SATIN BLACK TRIM PAINT. This is what they use at his body shop for a lot of applications and the results turned out awesome. None of the major auto parts stores carry this, but i got it from a dealer in Tampa, FL online that specializes in wash and detail products - its only 8.99 a can and 2.95 shipping. The color isn't quite as glossy as the factory finish, but it still looks very good and came out looking very professionally done.
After removing the pillars, I used some 1500 grit sandpaper to shave off as much as the "flecked" factory paint as possible and to remove the rest of the glossy finish. Then wipe down the pillars with rubbing alcohol to clean the surface and remove finger prints.
When spraying the Wurth trim paint, spray several light coats at a distance of about 8-10 inches from the pillar. Each coat dries in about 3 hours. You will see striations in the paint in the first few coats you apply - I used 7 coats and it came out smooth and has a nice sheen to it.
05-28-2008, 12:14 AM
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Thanks for this. Mine are peeling like crazy..Makes my car look older than it is...'
My question: Will the weather stips protectors lose any effect when I take them apart? I don't it will. I don't like messing with my car like that but just to ask..It does look like they are held by screws...LEt me know.
My question: Will the weather stips protectors lose any effect when I take them apart? I don't it will. I don't like messing with my car like that but just to ask..It does look like they are held by screws...LEt me know.
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hell yeah man u were reading my mind on this one.....im ordering some chromes later....i put some crome sticky tape on my and rode around with it jus to c if ne one noticed or liked it...it was looked pretty good...1 question...how do u do the little ones on the rear windows..wen u order them online they give u 6..holla
07-24-2008, 05:20 PM
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Thanks a million for this write-up! I'm about to go outside and start my project now. Maybe I can get some pics of my own project on here. Thanks again!
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Here's a before picture of my B Pillars on the driver's side of my car.
And one of after I removed the front left B pillar. Yes, I know the window insulation looks messed up but I figured why work on putting it all back in if I have to take it back off after I reinstall the piece.
And one of after I removed the front left B pillar. Yes, I know the window insulation looks messed up but I figured why work on putting it all back in if I have to take it back off after I reinstall the piece.
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How long did u guys wait for the paint to dry? I have had to redo 2 of my pillars over again cause of finger prints....sigh. Now they are all repainted and clear coated....going to wait till tomorrow morning to install :|
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Yeah, so I'm having difficulty with getting the weather striping back into my front left door. It's the part that goes in between the inner and outer door panels. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
08-26-2008, 11:45 PM
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good post 
i am looking to do this myself... the paint looks horrible. i was looking online for black trim paint.. what do you guys think of this one http://www.autobarn.net/duptp70.html it's only 5.99 a can
i am looking to do this myself... the paint looks horrible. i was looking online for black trim paint.. what do you guys think of this one http://www.autobarn.net/duptp70.html it's only 5.99 a can
10-29-2009, 02:05 PM
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So just to clarify. All the items you'll need to do this are:
- a screwdriver
- 1500 grit sandpaper
- primer
- flat trim paint
- clearcoat
Does it matter what color primer you spray on? And do we necessarily need the flat trim paint? We can just use flat black and then clearcoat right? For clearcoat, we use a gloss black finish, correct? Just making sure before I go and take on this task!
- a screwdriver
- 1500 grit sandpaper
- primer
- flat trim paint
- clearcoat
Does it matter what color primer you spray on? And do we necessarily need the flat trim paint? We can just use flat black and then clearcoat right? For clearcoat, we use a gloss black finish, correct? Just making sure before I go and take on this task!
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I actually took mine to a body shop and had them sanded down primed painted cleared and then they waxed them they look so much better I'll try to post a picture later I'm on a phone and it's a pain in the ass
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03-19-2011, 08:17 PM
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This is such an excellent post I will be looking for other posts you have done. I am looking at Acura TL's to purchase saw a beauty today but the black pillars looked horrible (it was the only thing that detracted from the car). I am so glad I found your post you made it look simple and now I know how easy it is to do. Thanks again
03-20-2011, 12:20 AM
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07-18-2011, 05:24 PM
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Alternative approach
Try using vinyl wrap instead of painting. Sanding and repainting is fine but the same thing will happen...wind, dirt, and road grit will wear down the finish.
I found some carbon fiber vinyl wrap on ebay and will give this a try.
I found some carbon fiber vinyl wrap on ebay and will give this a try.
07-18-2011, 07:39 PM
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Great to hear but....
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