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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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How do I take the panel off my car? The panel between the hatch and my t-tops? Can anyone tell me how?
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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How do I take the panel off my car? The panel between the hatch and my t-tops? Can anyone tell me how?
the headliner??
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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You can saw through the glue with some thick welding wire wrapped around two screwdrivers to use as handles, or piano wire works also.
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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ok. thanks, i didn't know if it had any kind of screws in it or what, so its just glued on? I got some old guitar strings i guess that will work to.
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We use an inductor which heats up the metal underneath, then it basically pops right off. But if you dont have one of these, the piano wire works good too. You might be able to find a bodyshop or salvage yard that has an inductor to pull it off for you, with this tool it only takes 5-10 minutes. This works really good and you dont even break a sweat or take any chances of damaging the panel. If you lived closer I would do it for you for free.
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