JEEP XJ WINDOW TRIM RESTORATION FOR 1997-2001 CHEROKEES

Here's how I freshened up the window trim of my 2000 Jeep Cherokee XJ. A little detail goes a long way!!!
Clip credit to
Seinfeld - "Look away, I'm Hideous"

[@puertorock08]

Dan your the man I just picked up two xjs I saved from the scrap yard one is a wreckedj after watching you save one I couldn’t let it go. I wish you were my neighbor lol. Keep up the good work and great content. Your the man!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks brother, keep them XJs alive!

[@arpunk]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful when it came to removing the moldings. I opted to strip, sand, and polish mine. I didn’t realize that you were able to remove the upper rear molding without having to drop the division bar. I loosened the 10mm bolt behind the door trim and the screw at the top of the door so I could move the division bar down enough for the molding to clear it but maybe I’ll try your method for the other side. Don’t need to worry about scratching the molding paint since I’m stripping it.

[@wl3016]

Thank you! Was just thinking about how to tackle this problem..... solid work, keep it up!

[@ProjectDanH]

Awesome! Thanks man! Make sure it's very clean before you paint it! Primer may be a good idea too

[@Lynxith]

LORD that is a stupiddddd clean jeep man, props for keeping it clean and out of the mud and rocks!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks man, much appreciated! She's my daily so I gotta keep her top notch! I was thinking of a walk around video soon. Thanks for watching!

[@DoPeTz]

Thanks Dan! Was able to restore my window trims on my 1993 2-Door XJ. Was pretty difficult to remove the peeling paint even with paint stripper! Ended up scratching off the metal with a blade then sand it flush cause I was too impatient 😂Earned a new subscriber!

[@ProjectDanH]

thank you! glad you got it done! 💪💪

[@WILSON.1]

Excellent job!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Wilson!

[@boydrobert464]

Well this just made my night, mine is peeling bad and was wondering how to approach this, and im even pretty auto savvy myself lol. Great video nice job, looks awesome, Exactly what I wanted .👍👌

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you! I would highly suggest a stronger paint. The crappy auto zone stuff i used started scratching over time 😒

[@ericche1983]

Awesome video! huge help!

[@ProjectDanH]

Glad it helped!

[@jeepinpete4016]

I have identical trim problems. This is my weekend project, thanks for the knowledge. It looks great!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks man! FYI. If I had to do it all over again I would have used a better quality paint... definitely find something more durable than that duplicolor junk. Lol

[@jeepinpete4016]

@@ProjectDanH I was thinking of using a self etching primer first. Might help adhesion. Then a few coats of good paint.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@jeepinpete4016 that would be good! I wanna try it with por15 🤣 then while it's almost dry bit still tacky hit it with a Rust-Oleum top coat

[@Schual29]

Thanks, that´s what I was looking for.

[@ProjectDanH]

Glad I could help!

[@karlemmons9373]

I have been wondering how I was going to correct the pealing of my Jeep window trim paint - I knew it was some sort of rubberized paint solution so wasn't sure it could be done - You are da man! Thanks - Problem Solved. Looks Great!

[@ProjectDanH]

You bet!

[@appleguy1986]

Yeah, Buddy! I'll be doing this at some point. Thanks Dan!

[@ProjectDanH]

HAHA, If I were to do this again I would use a more durable paint. It has shown some blemishes over the course of the year.

[@slightlyoperational1023]

You had me outside looking at my trim. Ha, came out excellent man.

[@ProjectDanH]

Haha!!! After scraping all that trim I'v decided to stock up on trim every time I come across a good piece in the junk yard... much easier! lol

[@GEARMOAUTO]

Great video. I have a 98 jeep Cherokee. Gonna do this. Thanks

[@ProjectDanH]

Go for it!

[@rogvelsan]

Simple but great tip earned you a sub

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Rogelio! Much appreciated! 👊

[@travisheasty7708]

Thanks for the video! 9.5% here in good Ole Wellington Ks

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@minimonkey969]

For anyone thinking about trying this the best thing you can do is get some aircraft paint remover and slap it on the trim, the paint will come right of and u wont need to scrape with the knife or anything. Believe me the price is WAY worth the time saved if u have multiple of these pieces to do

[@ProjectDanH]

That's a great idea... I never thought of that! Thanks for the tip!

[@Deadbuck73]

Harvested some window vent shades this weekend at the bone yard… I bet I should do this first… looks like a spring project…

[@ProjectDanH]

Definately! Thanks for watching a Dan H classic!

[@Deadbuck73]

@@ProjectDanH anytime! I love your vids bro!

[@Danielsoto9095]

I just came through this video, i used a bit of my flame torch and kind of heated a bit the old black plastic paint and it went off easy

[@ProjectDanH]

awesome!

[@adambates4913]

Very clean Jeep! I have a 99 XJ and am looking forward to project beach Jeep! May use some ideas for mine! Lol

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you! I already started filming the tear down of Beach Jeep and the next video will be a "before" walk around. At some point ill throw in a walk around of the Black Cherokee. Thanks again for watching!

[@adambates4913]

Awesome!

[@agajohanna428]

I used the same dupli-color, but, after I took of the drivers side front and rear, I found the clips were crusty. Cleaned them up, but, had a hell of a time getting the bottom ones back in. so, when I did the passengers side, I just masked up everything and painted while on the vehicle

[@ProjectDanH]

Good tip! Do whatever works!!

[@d.bcooper9900]

Thanks man, my xj trim is peeling as well, looks like an easy fix thanks again, it’d be great if you could pls let me know how you went about adding in your storage in the back?

[@ProjectDanH]

Mr. Vega, I will definitely to an in depth video on my Utility box. stay tuned!

[@addisonbrady8737]

Nice work. I know this is not a video about standing water, but I went to my 99 xj this morning and both the front and rear passenger foot wells were filled with rug soaking water. It had rained here for 24 hours straight. Can you offer any advise on culprits? I didn’t see where the water had come in. My seals don’t look rotten. I went online to find a complete set to redo everything but all of them seem to stop at year 1996. That window sweep you took off at the beginning of your video seems to be impossible to find for a 99 xj. I’d greatly appreciate any suggestions since you are a master in this Cherokee field. Thanks Clint

[@ProjectDanH]

interestingly enough most XJs leak on the passenger side. maybe new weather seals would help www.ebay.com/itm/360867776609

[@powdere4donuts]

Hey Dan I was wondering if there's an alternative to buying door weatherstripping other thank RockAuto? On Rock auto they're $36.79 and Rear lift gate is $23. Would it be cheaper to get Home Depot ones?

[@ProjectDanH]

Hmmm.. Not sure. I would rather but the proper part than take a chance with home depot stuff. The closer to OEM the better IMO.. Let me know what you do. Im Interested to hear your solution

[@JesusGuerrero-fe3du]

Where. Did you find the tailgate spoiler? It looks. Nice on your jeep

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks! Spoilerlights.com

[@joeytonetti2519]

Hey Dan what is the name of the etching spay you used in this video?

[@ProjectDanH]

I used the POR15 Metel prep and cleaner degreaser

[@jasonvassallo6677]

I have a 99 xj as well. Been wondering about what to do about that peeling trim. Looks like a easy job. Thanks! Btw. I only recently discovered your channel and notice you are from Long Island. Same here!! Where abouts you located? Looks to me somewhere in Suffolk... I’m in seaford. :) maybe we can meet up sometime??

[@ProjectDanH]

If possible, try to replace the trim first. strip in and paint it as a last resort. Im out east in Shirley! wel definitely meet up one day!

[@minimonkey969]

6:05.... big respect to this manz Would restoleum paint work ok instead of the window trim paint?

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks man! Lol. I would recommend a stronger 2 part paint with hardener. The stuff I used chipped too easily

[@thomassylvestro9041]

Dan thank you the awesome content. It is much appreciated. Does the rear cargo window trim come off the same way?

[@ProjectDanH]

No, the side cargo glass is held in by a rubber gasket. On 97 to 01 the hatch glass is glued in like the windshield

[@thomassylvestro9041]

@@ProjectDanH Thank you. I need a header panel for my 2000 XJ have you ever bought Crown aftermarket parts. I curious how they would fit. Ant experience?

[@ProjectDanH]

@@thomassylvestro9041 they should be fine. You can adjust your fenders to align the sides and you can adjust the radiator support bracket for the height. xJs are so simple.. that's why I love em!

[@thomassylvestro9041]

@@ProjectDanH On a side note, have you ever had any issues with oil pressure in any of your XJ's

[@GEARMOAUTO]

It's been a few years has it been peeling / flaking at all?

[@ProjectDanH]

Yeah, not too bad but I would recommend a stronger paint.

[@alexmagers6595]

Hey Dan, I noticed you didn’t touch the piece that splits the back windows. I’ve got some rust under there somehow - do you know how to remove/replace that part? Thanks!!

[@ProjectDanH]

hey brother.. you have to watch my wreckJ rear glass video. you will need to find a new rear quarter glass and track online or at the yard

[@alexmagers6595]

@@ProjectDanH ah alright. Will do! Keep it up brochacho

[@ProjectDanH]

@@alexmagers6595 will do!

[@brandonx7886]

Cant find anything on the rear window runner sweep trim .. can only find 97 and older replacements. Please help

[@ProjectDanH]

your probably gonna have to hit your local junkyard

[@Runswithfathog]

I wonder if my 2000 rubber window gaskets would replace my 97 metal trim?? 🤔🤔

[@ProjectDanH]

maybe, give it a shot!

[@tmkinnear]

Shit hot!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you!

[@user-zg8lk9yu6o]

I was thinking about leaving them Chrome after I strip them

[@MarineBand5524]

I just purchased a 92 Laredo, didn’t Jeep actually have Chrome on these? Mine really look like they could be. But someone put this black paint over them.

[@swav100]

Illinois

[@ProjectDanH]

Ouch! How much?

[@nobsatthistime]

You need to hit Wall Mart for your Rattle Can Paint and Rock Auto for Parts. The Prices are somewhat easier to handle.

[@ProjectDanH]

I love rock auto... hate walmart... its gross 🤣

[@nobsatthistime]

@@ProjectDanH Wallmart has all types of rattle can paint now I was surprised at the selection, in Massachusetts it's all under lock and key. I agree Wallmart has a lot of crap too.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@nobsatthistime 🤣🤣 just like beer or cigarettes, to purchase paint in NY ID is required ... so I always make stupid jokes like I drink beer , I don't huff paint

[@nobsatthistime]

@@ProjectDanH Whos talkin about huff in Paint lol. Like the way you load movie clips into your videos, Makes Me lmao. Don't know how you find the time to hunt down just the right Clip. At 65 i just about know the Basics of using this Dam Computer.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@nobsatthistime my brain is a quote library. 🤷‍♂️

[@jipi186]

not in US in Canada/Québec 15.995% pretty much everywhere lol

[@ProjectDanH]

LOL! Thanks for watching

[@christophermiller4413]

Just a lil word of advice for anyone having issues with getting the rubber plastic coating off the trim. Soak it in 100% acetone. Thank me later it’ll just fall off after 30 mins or so.

[@ProjectDanH]

Great Idea!!!

[@equals-kl9hm]

California

[@jdssurf]

“ my twinkle”

[@ProjectDanH]

😁😁

[@jdssurf]

Can we not buy these parts?

[@ProjectDanH]

Sure, look in a JY

[@todhollandsworth4371]

Didn't know how to fix the trim I've had a couple jeeps with bad trim....now that Corona dang it man be last thing I would drink www.walmart.com/ip/2-Bottles-Rose-s-Grenadine-12-Fl-Oz/799054248 get you some of this gives it a cherry flavor takes bitterness away about 3 to 4 drops

[@ProjectDanH]

thanks man! this vid is 2 yrs old but i still be drinking my corona. 💪

[@CARLOSGARCIA-le8ll]

California taxes sucks

[@ProjectDanH]

Damn... where are they at right now??