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For the few that have shown interest in my car, you may recall that I purchased some new chrome surrounds for the front and rear screens to replace the ugly black plastic used by the previous owner.

Two hours it took for me to do the front, aided by sons when my thumbs no longer had strength. An inch by inch approach using a flat head screwdriver.

Now Im not dumb and knew that the trade had special tools to do this. But, I put off doing the rear, not wanting to repeat the effort of the front.

Before I went overseas, my neighbour was having a new screen put in his car. I asked the guy to come and see me when he finished and he assured me he could install my new trim and do it quickly. He spent about 1/2 hour, but once he had the right tool and technique, it went in very quickly. And, despite me insisting he take $20 from me, he insisted on no payment. How nice was that??

Good tool !
Which is the name of it?

Regards,

There's a guy in Oz called madhatter,he's been on this forum with his JPS 323.His site is blackbmw.net.
Google E21 chrome window surround and theres a thread on bimmerforums.
I'm certain the tool has been available on ebay.someone will find it for you.
Gaz

I asked the guy did he make it and he said no, it was purchased. There must be specialist tool shops that all the glass installers go to.

If you have been putting up with badly faded and pitted surrounds, this is a very cheap fix which brings your car right back to how it was delivered. I love all the chrome on the e21s, but each to his own.

I found a similar tool on eBay.
"windshield locking strip tool" and appear some, but little different from the above picture.
Good price.