bleepster

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Attached is an older picture of the trim on the front of my '02. I had bonded it back once upon a time with GM gel Adhesive. It has since come back loose.

How can I remove the ORIGINAL adhesive sticky tape and the GM adhesive i used"? If i were to re-tape or glue it down, there will still be a gap due to the old product being between the molding and the car.

can I use something like "Goof Off" to remove the residue left behind? I dont want to dink up the finish on the trim or car.

whats the proper product to use to re-stick this to the car?

thoughts?

bleepster

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hmmm - stumped the pro's. i searched around, many others say WD-40 - i guess i'll try it

txazformula

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Use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the old adhesive and get a plastic spatula or blade(the type that comes in the bondo kits) to scrape it off.

Gearhead1

I've used WD40 before, it works well and doesn't harm the paint.

JC316

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Heat and WD40 is the best option.

bleepster

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what to use to re-adhere? 3M tape? but wont the thickness of the tape leave a gap between the trim and the car?

txazformula

iTrader: (8)

double sided bron or tesa automotive trim tape

blue09rocket

I use 3M 06386 double sided tape and 3M 06396 adhesion promoter

bleepster

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thanks for the tips. I didnt realize how easy that molding comes off. I took it off and used WD-40 - worked great. will reapply tonight once i get the tape and adhesion promoter.

thanks again

bleepster

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all fixed. was easy. thanks for the tips