Whats the best / easiest way to get body molding off? I need to remove it from a set of front fenders.
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1986 F150 4X4 351 4vHO It was a 300 I6 RIP Totaled Hit a probe with the snow plow
1988 F150 4X2 302EFI and 35's Still under 100000 orginal miles.
1989 F250 4X4 351W EFI Basket Case.
1991 F250 4X4 351W EFI More rust then metal.
Whats the best / easiest way to get body molding off? I need to remove it from a set of front fenders.
If U mean the stick on kind...spray WD-40 along the sticky part and slowly bend back to allow wd to penetrate. use a plastic edge tool (stripe squeegee, etc) to run under it/pry it off. key is to have the wd release the sticky, not use force alone to pull it off.
if it's a clip on, find if there's a bolt at either end and remove it, then usie a trim tool to snap it off the rest of the clips.
Sorry Yes its the factory stick on black molding on the bottom body line of a 1989 F 250.
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1986 F150 4X4 351 4vHO It was a 300 I6 RIP Totaled Hit a probe with the snow plow
1988 F150 4X2 302EFI and 35's Still under 100000 orginal miles.
1989 F250 4X4 351W EFI Basket Case.
1991 F250 4X4 351W EFI More rust then metal.
Are you planning on painting after you remove the molding?...
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Are you planning on painting after you remove the molding?...
Yes my Project truck was a custom and I picked up a front clip that was a lot cleaner ( Less NE Ohio Orange ) then my original. However the clip was off a two tone truck and theirs the molding strip on the bottom. I need to remove so I can clean up some small rust areas and start prep for paint. I'll see if I can post a few Pictures a little later on tonight.
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1986 F150 4X4 351 4vHO It was a 300 I6 RIP Totaled Hit a probe with the snow plow
1988 F150 4X2 302EFI and 35's Still under 100000 orginal miles.
1989 F250 4X4 351W EFI Basket Case.
1991 F250 4X4 351W EFI More rust then metal.
I've had good results using a heat gun. It doesn't ruin the molding and all the stickie residue comes off. If you're gonna re-use the molding you can buy that 3M double-sided tape in rolls and it's better than OEM stuff.
I've had good results using a heat gun. It doesn't ruin the molding and all the stickie residue comes off. If you're gonna re-use the molding you can buy that 3M double-sided tape in rolls and it's better than OEM stuff.
Dumb Question but have to ask.... Do you heat the backside of the body or just heat the molding its self? I have a pretty powerful heat gun.... It will melt lead!
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1986 F150 4X4 351 4vHO It was a 300 I6 RIP Totaled Hit a probe with the snow plow
1988 F150 4X2 302EFI and 35's Still under 100000 orginal miles.
1989 F250 4X4 351W EFI Basket Case.
1991 F250 4X4 351W EFI More rust then metal.
Here's my method: use a putty knife and GENTLY wiggle it under the trim piece and put a little pressure on it while you put a little heat on the trim, aiming kinda where the trim meets paint. If you remember nothing else, remember this, if you don't keep the heat gun moving, you will not only ruin the trim, but you can remove paint. Anyway, it really is simple, keep the gun moving, keep pressre on the trim and you'll feel the adhesive "give" and the trim will practically fall off. I took all the trim off a brand new truck I had in under 20 minutes and could've re-used all of it except the first piece that I ruined by keeping the heat on too long. Having said that, start with a small, inconspicous piece and go from there. Hope this helps! Jim
I use a old , long serrated kitchen knife , holding both ends away from the paint surface , gently saw back & forth (carefully) tipping the edge of the knife slightly away from the finish . The reason I asked if you are going to re finish it , was I was concerned about the W D 40 silicone contamination , if you use it ,make sure you get it all off before prepping for refinish ...
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Rick.......
97 F 350 ...Lucky 13
"Most stuff's just stuck & needs hittin with a hammer".... Supporter/End user of ShiftSolutions THE CURE E4/4R Trans Control. Helping Cancer patients and families
fordtransmissioncure.com
Special thanks to RacerX
I use a old , long serrated kitchen knife , holding both ends away from the paint surface , gently saw back & forth (carefully) tipping the edge of the knife slightly away from the finish . The reason I asked if you are going to re finish it , was I was concerned about the W D 40 silicone contamination , if you use it ,make sure you get it all off before prepping for refinish ...
WD-40 DOES NOT contain silicone! Most shops use it for that reason. It releases ALL kinds of glues and washes off very easily with your pre-paint (wax&grease remover), not leaving any residual contaminents.
I'd use WD-40 way before heat or a knife. It won't scratch, won't cut and won't warp - either the metal OR the moulding.
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