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Old May 28, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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Talking Took off molding:)
Well i took off my molding finally today, i had to go out every time it stopped raining, stupid storms but any ways tell me what you think took alot of work had to wetsand all off it because it had been painted before with the molding left on
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alot more work than it looks like, but worth it
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Old May 28, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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Looks good. I removed the molding on the crew cab last week. Much cleaner look.
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by the way when changing my oil last night, the tree in my front yard got struck by lightning.
the best part is that i had a metal rod in my hand (the dipstick)
not gonna lie it scarde the **** out of me
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Yea it is worth it.. looks good, thats one of the first things i did
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now doesn't that feel better? Looks great!

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now doesn't that feel better? Looks great!

-brian
I know i held it off for so long,thought about it, but then the last minute i decided to do it.
and it paid off
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Originally Posted by White 96LT1
I know i held it off for so long,thought about it, but then the last minute i decided to do it.
and it paid off
Me too. The best thing i ever removed from her.
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Should be a first mod for everyone
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what did you use to buff it out? i might need to come by and borrow it...
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Originally Posted by daniel6718
what did you use to buff it out? i might need to come by and borrow it...
had to use my fingernails to scrape all the goo no more nails
my hand and a $30 buffer from VATOZONE. and some Turtle wax rubbing compound along with meguirs polish

now its all dirty because off the storm
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Looks great man. I wish mine had turned out like yours.
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Mine was bad, but then i wet sanded it
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i got do that to mine..
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nice job man, looks great!
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alot smoother now
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looks good
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It flows alot better
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Originally Posted by White 96LT1
a $30 buffer from VATOZONE.
i love it


btw the car looks sweet! very clean
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Looks alot better!
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Looks good man!!!
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