Cleaning side molding
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Cleaning side molding So I've read a ton of posts about removing the side molding, which I am afraid to do... especially considering I am going to be doing a few shows coming up.
So in response I was looking for tips about CLEANING the molding if anyone had anything to offier... it seems that it "holds" on to dirt obviously much better than the paint...
Clay bar? Buffer? More elbow grease?
Thanks!
So in response I was looking for tips about CLEANING the molding if anyone had anything to offier... it seems that it "holds" on to dirt obviously much better than the paint...
Clay bar? Buffer? More elbow grease?
Thanks!
Just get rid of it. I was on the fence too, worried because it's been on my car for 10 years now. Just decided to pull it off this weekend, all the glue can be rolled off, and any remaining comes off with gOO gone. Detailing is so much easier now.
I removed mine and never looked back. If you want to keep the molding I would use the clay bar to clean it up. Same steps you would use on the paint. One of the first mods I did on the Crew Cab. The wife was like wtf? After it was done she agreed it was a better look without it.
ok im with OP on this im a little on the fence, actually nervous as hell to do it and de-badge the car so I can put my 70s badges on. Does anyone have any pics of it done so I can see the difference. Not to choose anyone over anybody else but if 2001somws.6 had a picture or two so that I could see it done on an SOM car. Thanks.
Originally Posted by Texass683
ok im with OP on this im a little on the fence, actually nervous as hell to do it and de-badge the car so I can put my 70s badges on. Does anyone have any pics of it done so I can see the difference. Not to choose anyone over anybody else but if 2001somws.6 had a picture or two so that I could see it done on an SOM car. Thanks.
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From: Saucon Valley, PA
Thanks for all the advice guys... it seems as though you guys leave me no choice.... but now the next part is confusing to me....
I saw people mention about using 3M adhesive remover, some say goo gone, some say WD40? Does one of those methods have a better track record over the others? To fish line or not to fish line.... hair dryer?
Trust me I have done my fair share of searching to come to this conclusion/confusion.
Thanks.
I saw people mention about using 3M adhesive remover, some say goo gone, some say WD40? Does one of those methods have a better track record over the others? To fish line or not to fish line.... hair dryer?
Trust me I have done my fair share of searching to come to this conclusion/confusion.
Thanks.
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Side Protection Mlds. Removal
Originally Posted by 2001somws.6
Sure. Here are a few.
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Wow ! That does look cleaner w/o the side mld. , but , unlike the Camaro's the Firebirds side mld. appear to actually provide some door ding protection . Course we never park unless there is a handi-cap space anyway . We snatched a card that hangs from the mirror at a wrecking yard and haven't worried about some ******* jerk or ignorant bitch banging their door against my camaro ever since .
Originally Posted by Z ROADSTER
We snatched a card that hangs from the mirror at a wrecking yard and haven't worried about some ******* jerk or ignorant bitch banging their door against my camaro ever since .
Ummmm... wow just uh wow. Guess it would suck to be handicapped and have yall take the last handicapped spot ...
Originally Posted by Y2KFirehawk
Thanks for all the advice guys... it seems as though you guys leave me no choice.... but now the next part is confusing to me....
I saw people mention about using 3M adhesive remover, some say goo gone, some say WD40? Does one of those methods have a better track record over the others? To fish line or not to fish line.... hair dryer?
Trust me I have done my fair share of searching to come to this conclusion/confusion.
Thanks.
I saw people mention about using 3M adhesive remover, some say goo gone, some say WD40? Does one of those methods have a better track record over the others? To fish line or not to fish line.... hair dryer?
Trust me I have done my fair share of searching to come to this conclusion/confusion.
Thanks.
Originally Posted by Y2KFirehawk
Thanks for all the advice guys... it seems as though you guys leave me no choice.... but now the next part is confusing to me....
I saw people mention about using 3M adhesive remover, some say goo gone, some say WD40? Does one of those methods have a better track record over the others? To fish line or not to fish line.... hair dryer?
Trust me I have done my fair share of searching to come to this conclusion/confusion.
Thanks.
I saw people mention about using 3M adhesive remover, some say goo gone, some say WD40? Does one of those methods have a better track record over the others? To fish line or not to fish line.... hair dryer?
Trust me I have done my fair share of searching to come to this conclusion/confusion.
Thanks.
Fishing line is tougher than dental floss, and lets you conform a little easier to get between the paint and tape, or at least slice thru the tape.
Hair dryer = just unseats the tape and makes it a little easier to remove (altho dont leave it in one spot, or on a high setting for too long).
A set of Mechanics gloves or other thick yard gloves will help with the heat, and stop you from getting the busted thumb mod lol.
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Handi-capped
Originally Posted by Texass683
Ummmm... wow just uh wow. Guess it would suck to be handicapped and have yall take the last handicapped spot ...
Gosh mister, I sure hope I don't take your parkin space . I'd much rather have my qtr. panel dented that to upset you. Yeah , right ! And I promise not to come in your mouth .
wow i guess you prefer men ... personally your mom likes it when I come in her 
mouth she gets this look in her eye thats just, ahhhhhhh, special ... but why not just park out far enough away then to take someones spot that might actually need it. Quick go tell Uncle Dad that you were just bitch slapped on LS1tech ... 
mouth she gets this look in her eye thats just, ahhhhhhh, special ... but why not just park out far enough away then to take someones spot that might actually need it. Quick go tell Uncle Dad that you were just bitch slapped on LS1tech ... 