70 Challenger Convertible Well Trim Molding Removal

[schlett7nu1]

All
I'm looking to remove the three piece well trim moldings and have them polished.  The car is a 70 Challenger.  Please provide guidance on how to disengage the retainers from the three trim pieces without damaging the clips, trim, or body paint.  Is there a special tool to assist in this?  Anyone with experience doing this job who could provide guidance would be appreciated.
thanks
Dereck

[1 Wild R/T]

The side pieces are screwed on from underneath, 4-5 screws per side.....  The center piece is secured with clips...  I use a short 2x4 & a hammer go slow, bump it move bump it move... After 3-4 passes across the trim should slide right off....

[anlauto]

With the top in the down position, it might still be difficult to get a good grip on the screws for the side pieces  I've always removed/installed the trim with the roof off the car.

[schlett7nu1]

I appreciate the great info.  I didn't realize there were underside screws on the side pieces.  I feel a slight protrusion of the screw heads.  They are buried under sealant/dum-dum.  I'll retract the top and locally clean off the sealant.  Thanks for the guidance.  I'll post how it goes.

[1 Wild R/T]

I've done it top on & top off... The dum-dum is a pain but it keeps the screw heads from digging into the top.....   If leaving the top on the tool of choice is....

[schlett7nu1]

Got it.  I'll pick up the stubby screw drivers.
thanks