Side molding removal question....(UPDATE W/ PICS)
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So I want to take the plunge and remove these suckers out. My concern is the aftermath. My car was repainted last year and they glued back my side molding when I politely told them to keep them off. So anyways, is the adhesive that body shops use the same as factory or stronger glue then normal (hope not)? Think there shouldn't be a problem if I removed w/ the traditional fish line and hair dryer? A bit scared on damaging the paint. Thanks in advance.
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That's what I figured, I'll give it a go during the next week. Is Goo Gone a good product to remove the existing dried adhesive upon removal?
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Here is a great how to vid you can use windex but goo be gone works better imo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMRNu...e_gdata_player
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^ Thanks for the vid, yea I have a whole bottle of Goo Gone at home that I want to use lol.
Jesus, that dude had no mercy on removing them lol. Can I go in a much slower pace?
I wish but looks like my only option is my g/f's hair dryer lol.
Jesus, that dude had no mercy on removing them lol. Can I go in a much slower pace?
I wish but looks like my only option is my g/f's hair dryer lol.
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Also may want to buy some turtle wax brand polishing compund. It will take out light swirl marks by hand and any faint residue left on. Just apply some on a mf towel and rub on the paint in a straight line. Wipe of and wax
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Can I go through the moldings with the hair dryer first before sawing with fishing line? The vid showed the dude sawing first, then using the hair dryer.
Sorry for the "simple" noob questions, I just want to do this right.
Sorry for the "simple" noob questions, I just want to do this right.
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No you can just saw through it first. Btw just by the shortest cheapest fishline any type works. Once they are of heat it. Peel as much by hand then start using the goo be gone. Then polish and wax.
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I'm just a little skeptical about the recent repaint and added adhesive, hoping I don't damage the paint and that fishing line looks like it'll scratch. But like said in the beginning, I won't know until I try.
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I'm considering the whistler headlights and as for the lowering, it won't be for awhile but it already has the stock slp springs which are decent and not that much higher then stranos for example.
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I've always figured that right after i remove it someones gunna be slammin there door into me.. I like it look better without but its also so subtle idk.. still on the fence about it.
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