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Thursday, 21 May 2009 17:00

Side Molding

Written by Rob
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I finally did it and removed the moulding. I have been back and forth on this for a while. I've seen a lot of mags on CustomMagnums.comCustomMagnums.com and everyone was really happy with the look after they did it. If anything, it can always be put back on, so no real loss if I don't like how it looks.

 

Today was a warm day. 25ºC or 80 something F. Here is a before picture with the moulding.

 

Before with the moulding

 

First things first was getting the hair dryer out for some added warmth.

Using some heat

 

Carefully pull. Go SLOW, you don't want the paint to bubble underneath.

Slowly peel SLOWLY peel it back

During the procedure

 

I found some moulding had MUD underneath it. I did wash my car prior, but still...Now I'm glad I took it off.

Mud under the moulding

 

Use a good quality adhesive remover. I used Oops untill I ran out, then went and bought some of this Goo Gone. I liked the Oops better. Also, instead of using a fingernail to help remove some of the adhesive (but you will still have to for some of the smaller bits) I used a plastic spreader to help peel the left over two way tape from the paint. Once it was all off and clean, I finished up with some Simple Green to clean.

Cleaner

 

Once it was all cleaned off, a good couple of coats of my favorite wax was laid down on all the doors. And thats about all.

After photo #1 After the moulding was removed. After the moulding was removed.

 

Here are some shots. Click any image for a larger view. Click the left or right side of the photo to scroll through.

 


Rob

Rob

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