I just bought a new-to-me (used) 2005 G35 sedan. The only thing wrong with it is that the chrome molding below the from passenger window is dented. I'm planning on taking it to the dealership in a couple weeks to get some maintenance but wanted to see if anyone know how much a replacement chrome piece costs and if it's possible to DIY?

Thanks.

 

I replaced the chrome molding on the top of the passenger side window myself. Not too hard but you need patience. The part ran about $100.

 

Where did you get the part? I'm not even sure what those pieces are called.

 

It's called belt molding and your local dealer should have it - if not they can order it... approx $100 (part only, not installed) as stated above is about right. Since the car isn’t that old you might be able to have it replaced under warranty - depends on your relationship with your service department, I've heard some people complain about red tape for warranty issues - but many dealers are more cooperative... They will send the damaged part for evaluation to determine what caused the problem - not to see if warranty is valid, but to improve future design if necessary.

The only reason I know all this is because I spent about 6 weeks dealing with all sorts of issues regarding window trim/molding because I had mine removed, painted and reinstalled...

Good luck.

 

How did you go about removing the chrome trim "belt molding" around the window area?

thanks

 

The belt molding is the piece that runs along the bottom of the window (top edge of door) - it has molded rubber... the remaining is just window trim I guess, that's what I call it. I believe it's polished aluminum, I don’t think it's chromed.

Anyway, I had a body shop remove all mine to paint. How they did it? I don't know, sorry. I will say this - If you plan on re-using it (as I did) be VERY careful! It bends easily... It's very thin aluminum - not ultra delicate but if you're not careful you won’t be able to re-install. That's why I had a body shop do it.