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The "trim stick" is the hinged bow with heavy rubber insert that the convertible top is stapled to. On my car the rubber stuff is disintegrating in spots. I bought some replacement rubber strips but taking out the old material is a BEAR! I've had to chisel it out piece by piece. It does not seem to be glued in - is it just stuck from being over 50 years old and probably baked by the sun?
Anyone got any ideas how to remove the old strip easier?
Should I just jam the new strip in (the fit is very tight) or is it glued in somehow?
What about using a material like the windshield sealer that comes out of a tube?
Any advice would be appreciated.