Rain Gutter Trim Removal

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Mar 24, 2013 | 03:26 PM

BigSkyGuy72

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Rain Gutter Trim Removal

I found an old bumpside at a salvage yard with really nice rain gutter trim. I would like to get it for my '72 F-250, but I can't figure out how to remove it. Are there any tricks, special tool needed...? Help!

Thanks,
Todd

Mar 25, 2013 | 10:43 AM

JEFFFAFA

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I have not tried it myself but I've been told to use the bottle opener side of the ol' fasioned bottle/can opener. And a lot of patience. Go slow. Remember that old church key from when we were kids?

Mar 25, 2013 | 10:47 AM

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I removed it off my 67 years back. Start at bottom and worked my way around. Only had screwdrivers to work with and did fine.

Mar 25, 2013 | 02:36 PM

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old style bottle cap opener is the ticket , use the rounded end cover it with 1 layer of electrical tape , start at one end and SLOWLY lift I use a small flat blade screwdriver under trim to keep it from snapping back on and gives a little tension on trim to help pop it off . takes about 30 minutes so be patient

Mar 25, 2013 | 02:50 PM

montana_highboy

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I use a wide paint scraper, 6" works great, i start at the top and work my down, the trim "peels" right off, takes about two minutes.

What part of Montana are you in?

Mar 25, 2013 | 08:28 PM

BigSkyGuy72

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Thank you for all the great replies! I can see how the old "church key" would work well! I will bring along all of the tools suggested and take my time.

I am in Cascade, about 20 minutes south of Great Falls.

Thanks again guys!

Todd