removed side molding. pics.
They're there "to protect from door dings" but don't always work.
Anybody with a black car that stays outside 99% of the time do this? Was the paint underneath the strips darker, or different in any way?
I really want to do this, but I don't want to have "clean, dark, shiny" stripes on my doors.
Thanks in advance!
Taco
Anybody with a black car that stays outside 99% of the time do this? Was the paint underneath the strips darker, or different in any way?
I really want to do this, but I don't want to have "clean, dark, shiny" stripes on my doors.
Thanks in advance!
Taco
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thanks for the posts guys! 
yeah, the side molding is there to pretect from dings cause by other cars. to bad it is not SUV and truck proof! 
Taco, my friend's 2000 black trans am just got the side molding removed 2 days ago and he had no lighter or darker strips anywhere. looks like they were never there in the first place. his car sits outside constantly. next on the to do list... fikse fm5s! 
yeah, the side molding is there to pretect from dings cause by other cars. to bad it is not SUV and truck proof! Taco, my friend's 2000 black trans am just got the side molding removed 2 days ago and he had no lighter or darker strips anywhere. looks like they were never there in the first place. his car sits outside constantly. next on the to do list... fikse fm5s!
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They're there "to protect from door dings" but don't always work.
Anybody with a black car that stays outside 99% of the time do this? Was the paint underneath the strips darker, or different in any way?
I really want to do this, but I don't want to have "clean, dark, shiny" stripes on my doors.
Thanks in advance!
Taco
Anybody with a black car that stays outside 99% of the time do this? Was the paint underneath the strips darker, or different in any way?
I really want to do this, but I don't want to have "clean, dark, shiny" stripes on my doors.
Thanks in advance!
Taco
I removed the side molding and my paint was different on one of the fenders, but every where else was fine. In my case, though, there wasn't much of a paint difference in that spot. So, it is not noticeable unless you know it is there. I guess it has been repainted with the moldings on.
So, aslong as the car has not been repainted it should be the same. Depending on if the paint has been taken care of properly.
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Originally Posted by 99FormulaM6
that does look good. its always the little things...
Last edited by the predator; Dec 29, 2004 at 04:16 AM.
Thanks for the info, I will be doing this ASAP. Anything I need to have to be prepared for before I get started? I know to have fishing line, and a heat gun, right? Anything else?
I think I'm gonna do this, then have my car completely waxed.
Also, anybody know a good way to get rid of swirly-marks? I have some pretty bad ones, so I need to get rid of them if possible!
Thanks in advance!
Taco
I think I'm gonna do this, then have my car completely waxed.
Also, anybody know a good way to get rid of swirly-marks? I have some pretty bad ones, so I need to get rid of them if possible!
Thanks in advance!
Taco
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Originally Posted by 69_YENKO
The predator, I thought i would tell you, i was talking to a friend about removing the molding on his WS6, after showing him your car last night hes all about it.
going to remove the ram air decals next. Last edited by the predator; Dec 29, 2004 at 04:15 AM.
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pailheadz28, i got some WD40 in my garage so i will try that right away! thanks for the info. if that doesnt work right away, i buying sticker shock.
if that doesnt work right away, i buying sticker shock. Last edited by the predator; Dec 29, 2004 at 03:15 PM.
it would look better with the formula....because of the way our DRL's have the split it workes into the side molding...the formula however has a more round and smoother look to it...
not my taste but does look good none the less
not my taste but does look good none the less