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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 09:03 PM
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Side trim removal?

Just wondering if anyone has ever removed all the side trim from around the truck?

I've peeled all of it off and am left with the residue that is stuck on the truck. I'm just wondering if anyone else has removed the stuff, and what method worked best to get the crap off of there without damaging the paint?

Or if you have any ideas, I'm open to any suggestions. Thanks!
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 10:07 PM
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Something like goo gone or goof off should work. When I peeled mine off I used a putty knife behind it as I pulled and it didn't leave too much foam.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 10:52 PM
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I used a 3M rubber eraser from o'reilly. Then I buffed out the rest with Maguires polish, then wax. Turned out great!
 
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 12:59 AM
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I peeled the trim off and used an eraser wheel. It happened to take off some of the paint too lol. For some reason the paint under the sticky tape was real flakey. So i did a plastidip stripe on the sides of the truck so it didn't look like poo.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 09:40 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions. I might try that 3M rubber eraser. I've tried Goo Gone and it did work but took a ton of if it for one tiny little spot, I'd need 20 bottles at the rate it was going.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by kegomatix
I've tried Goo Gone and it did work but took a ton of if it for one tiny little spot, I'd need 20 bottles at the rate it was going.
Apply the googone to a small cotton rag, a kiddo's sock is about the perfect size, and rub. Reapply to the rag as often as needed. If the googone is dripping or seeping below the work area you are applying too much.
 
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