Aftermarket push-in Trim Clips - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cebra · 09-24-2019, 03:54 PM

I have done a fairly significant amount of modifications to trim clips here and there to get them to work but I am having troubles getting the push-in type to work like the upper tailgate trim uses. Any tips on getting these aftermarket clips to "lock in" (they come up short and will not go in far enough to engage)?

**DeadheadNM** · 09-24-2019, 04:50 PM

Mar-K would tell you the clips don't grab because of burrs in the metal and the holes should be de-burred. I think that's BS myself as NOS clips work fine. I had to resort to NOS clips to get my tailgate trim properly attached to the tailgate and the effort was expensive and time consuming.

Astro-Balls · 09-24-2019, 05:50 PM

Post a pic of the clips, what size hole do they go in?

Lanman1972 · 09-24-2019, 08:06 PM

I had to put some type of shim under the clip so it would not flex/bend from going in the hole and attaching and denting the trim. First attempt I used rolled tape under the clip between the trim. Next I used some 3m trim tape thinking it is made for the elements. So far so good.

cebra · 09-25-2019, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Lanman1972

I had to put some type of shim under the clip so it would not flex/bend from going in the hole and attaching and denting the trim. First attempt I used rolled tape under the clip between the trim. Next I used some 3m trim tape thinking it is made for the elements. So far so good.

So putting this behind the clips sort of forced the clip to retain shape and engage with the hole. This may be the issue I am having, when I am pushing them in they are just flexing and not going in far enough to seat. Thanks for the advice. Also by 3M trim tape are you talking the double sided tape with the red backing that is removed?

DennisP · 09-25-2019, 02:32 PM

I am currently having the same issues. I found this post to be helpful.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=705912 Im going to be installing upper molding on my 68 this weekend. Good luck

cebra · 09-25-2019, 02:56 PM

Thanks, I posted on that thread to get more info on the "flaring". I have one upper trim installed now that I didn't realize did not seat and has popped out on one end.

09-24-2019, 03:54 PM	#1
cebra Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Durham, North Carolina Posts: 782	Aftermarket push-in Trim Clips I have done a fairly significant amount of modifications to trim clips here and there to get them to work but I am having troubles getting the push-in type to work like the upper tailgate trim uses. Any tips on getting these aftermarket clips to "lock in" (they come up short and will not go in far enough to engage)? __________________ My Daily Driver Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=755668

09-24-2019, 04:50 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Aftermarket push-in Trim Clips Mar-K would tell you the clips don't grab because of burrs in the metal and the holes should be de-burred. I think that's BS myself as NOS clips work fine. I had to resort to NOS clips to get my tailgate trim properly attached to the tailgate and the effort was expensive and time consuming. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

09-24-2019, 05:50 PM	#3
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Aftermarket push-in Trim Clips Post a pic of the clips, what size hole do they go in? __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

09-24-2019, 08:06 PM	#4
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: Aftermarket push-in Trim Clips I had to put some type of shim under the clip so it would not flex/bend from going in the hole and attaching and denting the trim. First attempt I used rolled tape under the clip between the trim. Next I used some 3m trim tape thinking it is made for the elements. So far so good. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

09-25-2019, 02:32 PM	#6
DennisP Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southern, CA Posts: 141	Re: Aftermarket push-in Trim Clips I am currently having the same issues. I found this post to be helpful.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=705912 Im going to be installing upper molding on my 68 this weekend. Good luck

09-25-2019, 02:56 PM	#7
cebra Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Durham, North Carolina Posts: 782	Re: Aftermarket push-in Trim Clips Thanks, I posted on that thread to get more info on the "flaring". I have one upper trim installed now that I didn't realize did not seat and has popped out on one end. __________________ My Daily Driver Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=755668



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