Is it called window trim that black piece that goes between the window and metal door. Its got rubber part on it that touches the window. I am looking to replace mine since the paint is all chipping off and doesnt look easy to fix with paint. Anyone know what its called and how much they are?

 

http://mazdatrix.com/doorwin2.htm

about 50 each! How bout sanding the one u have and paint it?

 

It's really not that hard to prime/paint it...Pry it up, gently, sand all the rust off (along with what's left of the plastic/rubber crap), give it a good prime to hold the future rust down, and spray...

 

i used plasti-dip from napa(i think they only sell it at napa)

i sanded mine down good and sprayed on a few coats... works GREAT. no chipping after ~6-8 months.

i probably should have primed it first though:/

 

scalliwag did a write-up on it. i wish i knew where it was. i may have to just get a hold of him. maybe he'll help me with it.

 

Here is the link to the write-up I did last year https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...hreadid=234600

 

Most owners either sand and repaint the original units currently installed or simply get off the wallet and purchase 2 new units direct from the dealer.

Regards,
-Markus R.

 

i followed this writeup and i found the results to come out pretty good https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/nasty-window-trim-690355/

 

Every time this question comes up people immediately jump in and recommend refinishing the part.

Since the whole point of the piece is to seal against the glass and chances are good that if the metal is crapped out, so has the rubber seal...then what's the point.
The parable of the Golden Turd springs to mind.

 

Buy the replacement part. Mazda redesigned it. It's not even metal. It's a shiny rubberized plastic, and it's worth every cent.

 

+1
I was wondering what part of this "refinishing process" addressed that.... Its rather annoying having to manually wipe down one's windows every time theres fog/rain/condensation on the glass......guess its time to pay up

 

i bought replacement ones for mine after the paint job. it's made a world of difference.

 

ditto. they are soo easy to replace and the 50 bucks a pop aint expensive even for FC owners.

 

I recently bought new window trim from Mazda. The difference is night and day, as here's a picture from my restoration thread I posted a few weeks ago:



My Mazda dealer charged $56.65 for each piece. As part of the continued stripping of my car, i removed the old ones before doing some body work and with the mirror out of the way, with barely any effort at all the old one was out with a simple pull underneath it with a screwdriver.

 

i painted mine, save a few bucks
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/how-lower-door-window-trim-restoration-796153/

came out great, esp if yours are still in good condition.
If you want to purchase new ones, go right ahead. Everyone whos painted/refinished them, are more than happy with them.

 

Holy **** I started this thread six years ago.... I was a senior in HS with my first RX7 lol