View Poll Results: Any problems with the paint under the side moldings?
Yes, there was a discolored area
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No, it was perfect! Loved the outcome!
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Did you have any problems when you removed the side moldings?
03-09-2006, 11:55 AM
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The problem I had was the fact that my car was re-sprayed by the previous owner and the shop didn't take off the moldings to do it. So I had some noticeable clear buildup.
03-09-2006, 05:29 PM
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i pulled my drivers side off a couple months ago, i think that was a bad idea in the middle of winter, the molding came off fine but it left the double sided tape, weird enough my cars quarterpanels had been repainted and i had no paint lines or anything. After what seemed like hours off rubbing and blisters on both thumbs i finally got that side off and it looks great, however i left the passenger side on until i can get a nice warm day to heat it up and make it easier to peel lol
03-14-2006, 05:16 AM
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The rear quarter on my TA had been recleared and left a small raised edge around where the molding was. It is very hard to see and gets better with polishing. Only problem I had.
03-14-2006, 12:37 PM
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I haven't done it, but Dental Floss would be better than Fishing Line--much softer and will not scratch anything and is extremely strong. 
03-15-2006, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by freakynipples69
Anyone got any pictures of trans ams with the side molding removed? I'm thinking about it but not too sure how it'll look.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/452583-writeup-removing-side-molding.html
03-15-2006, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Trojan35
Did you have anything repainted?
04-08-2006, 03:12 AM
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Dont worry about the discoloration. I did mine anout 8 months ago and mine has been out in the elements its whole life(Im a college student) and there was no discoloration.
