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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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ok i've decided i'm finally going to take off the side moldings off the bird this weekend. but i am worried that i will mess up and end up taking some of the paint off and haven't found a write up on how to do this. it seems simple but could anyone help?
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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use direct sunlight (leave it out for hours), hairdryer, or heat gun to loosen up the glue. Don't let it sit in one spot for too long. Then people have suggested to use some fishing line to get under the molding and pry it off.

I don't think the paint will come off.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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Hairdryer and floss, and maybe some goo gone for any leftover residue.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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will it be a tougher process if it is cold outside? i'm afraid i'll pull too hard and pull some paint up along with the molding. and what about the side emblems? same procedure?
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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It would be easier if it was warm. A hair dryer will make it think its 90 outside. Same process for the emblems. Might have to use a little compound and buffer to blend the area. Some do some don't. I had to on mine.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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I would use the hair dryer and fishing line just to be safe, but I highly doubt any paint will come up
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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they will come up fine. i just caught a edge and peeled it off. you are going to leave the tape on the car then have to remove that. I would say try the eraser to get the tape off. I pulled mine off all three cars just before repaint so i lucked out as far as that goes.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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they will come up fine. i just caught a edge and peeled it off. you are going to leave the tape on the car then have to remove that. I would say try the eraser to get the tape off. I pulled mine off all three cars just before repaint so i lucked out as far as that goes.
eraser?
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ok it seems pretty easy. hope the paint doesn't come off. wish me luck!
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I used a heat gun and a credit card, but floss or fishing line would work well also.

Your not going to take the paint off unless it was beginning to peal already.
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Take your time.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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buffing also helps if the paint underneath the molding is faded
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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i did it today with help from a friend. only took about 15-20 minutes. all i gotta do now is wash wax and buff. paint matches just fine. it looks so much better and cleaner!!
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well mine was one of those worst case scenarios
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Originally Posted by thats_10kid
well mine was one of those worst case scenarios
did paint peel off with the molding?
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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i'll try to have pics soon. i haven't had the chance to wash and wax the car yet sorry
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should i remove the side emblems as well or keep them? give me your input
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I took mine off both cars with just my fingers. molding and glue!! Did it while i was working too! lol
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