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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 10:49 AM
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I removed the side moulding this weekend and just wanted to say that the car looks SO much better. If you haven't done this mod, I would definitely recommend it. I just used some dental floss, goo gone and my now sore thumb. After everything was peeled off, I just used some Meguires paint cleaner, then polish, can't even tell the moulding was ever there. I snapped some pics, which I'll put up later tonight.

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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 11:22 AM
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gotta get the pics up, I think a formula looks sooo much better without it
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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I have yet to do it on my new car but I did it on my 99 firebird def improves the apprearance. I used a hair dryer to loosen up the glue and just peeled it off. used my thumb to rub off the adhesive..
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 11:51 AM
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Definitely is more noticable on the TAs, Formies, and Hawks than the Camaros though.

Let's see those pics!
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 12:32 PM
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Nope, I refuse to do it. Not a fan of the look.
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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Wish I could do it, but college parking lots require me to leave them on.
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 01:22 PM
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Really like to see some pics.. i wanted to do this.
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 02:03 PM
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Did mine a few months ago and I love it!!
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i wanna seee it!!!!!!!!!
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 03:29 PM
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I'll be at work for another hour then I'll download them from the digital camera when I get home. It's much easier to tell the the difference in person vs. a pic, the sun reflects off that area of the door.
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 03:33 PM
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I want to do it too.

I would also like to take off my "Trans Am's" on each side. Can I do that the same way?
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 03:51 PM
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for all of you wanting to do it, DO IT!

i also took mine off just yesterday, and besides the huge blister i had, it looks 100x better
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 04:03 PM
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Moldings and "Trans Am"s removed.

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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 06:29 PM
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Somebody show a pic of a later Camaro with it done?
Looks to me like there'd still be a line? I gots ta know.
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 06:33 PM
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wont the color of the paint underneathe the molding be a different shade from being covered while the car has been in the sun? or not enough to notice? because THAT and taking a chunk of the clear coat with it has been stopping me from doing it.
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmyblue
Somebody show a pic of a later Camaro with it done?
Looks to me like there'd still be a line? I gots ta know.
Couple of Camaro's in this thread. https://ls1tech.com/forums/search.php?searchid=2266339
I like the look, just gotta go do it.
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SaintNJ
wont the color of the paint underneathe the molding be a different shade from being covered while the car has been in the sun? or not enough to notice? because THAT and taking a chunk of the clear coat with it has been stopping me from doing it.
Well my car is a 98 and black so I would think it would be pretty noticeable if that was an issue, But I took mine off without any problems and I think it looks great. No noticeable difference in the shade of black or problems with the clearcoat. Just take your time and be gentle and it will all be OK
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 08:39 PM
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I uploaded all the pics to a Yahoo photo album. http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jason1...lbum?.dir=b218
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Old Oct 18, 2005 | 07:47 AM
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i just may go ahead n do this then... any write ups before i start diggin?
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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 03:37 AM
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AGREED!!!.. This is a must do for F-body owners looking for a even more clean and sleek look to their car. I even took off my Z28 emblems. I must say my car looks great without the moldings and emblems. LESS IS MORE!! Word of warning though give yourself plenty of time. And an old credit card helps to remove the big chunks of glue without worries of scatching your paint.
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