Taking off side mouldings
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Fleet Mechanic
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Taking off side mouldings
Any tips on how to go about doing this? I realize most of them are glued with double sided tape... One of them is already coming off by itself; any tips on how to take off the double sided tape without it coming off with the paint?
Looks like this weekend it's gonna be close to 40 degrees, gotta start monkeying with the cars...
Looks like this weekend it's gonna be close to 40 degrees, gotta start monkeying with the cars...
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To remove the leftover adhesive residue, try one of these:
Vinyl Eraser And Arbor
They are called a Vinyl Eraser. I have seen them at Welle Auto Parts (off of 694 and Central Ave a little ways). I haven't used one yet, but have heard good things. I plan on doing this same thing this summer, and this is what I plan on using to remove the leftover adhesive.
Vinyl Eraser And Arbor
They are called a Vinyl Eraser. I have seen them at Welle Auto Parts (off of 694 and Central Ave a little ways). I haven't used one yet, but have heard good things. I plan on doing this same thing this summer, and this is what I plan on using to remove the leftover adhesive.
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Any tips on how to go about doing this? I realize most of them are glued with double sided tape... One of them is already coming off the cars hid kits by itself; any tips on how to take off the double sided tape without it coming off with the paint?
Looks like this weekend it's gonna be close to 40 degrees, gotta start monkeying with the cars...
Looks like this weekend it's gonna be close to 40 degrees, gotta start monkeying with the cars...
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From: SC
TWO WORDS.......
FABRIC STEAMER!! I bought one from Target awhile back for $25. A very good investment! I removed 26 year old exterior decals (about 20 of them) from a Toyota with this miracle machine. I also used it to remove some 20 year old window tint that had baked in the California sun and turned purple. It came off in dime-size pieces before the steamer, after the steamer it came off in entire sheets. Works great for removing things like pinstripes, stickers, etc..........I would think it would have a purpose in removing double-sided tape. Post some pics when you get it all done. Warning: you will burn your fingers a few times before its all over!
