Putting on new trim. Best way to remove 30 year olds gunk
#1
Putting on new trim. Best way to remove 30 year olds gunk
I want to put in new trim and when I start pulling the old stuff off there is a lot of gunk/marks underneath. Is there a way to easily remove the old stuff for it to mount securely? Do I need to use an orbital or is there something I can spray on and wipe off.
#2
#3
This worked for me removing the plastic window shade adhesive on my truck when I got it. Pricey but you have your work cut out for you without something. GooGone is good but I don't think it would help much with this. . Read directions and put it in an electric drill. Sandy..... I don't think you have to worry about the large black stripe as long as it is flat without glue.
#4
Is that black strip vinyl or the adhesive backing from the old stripe?
definitelt get one of the eraser wheels that sandy linked. They do a great job. Just be careful on how hot you get it. If the black piece is part of the adhesive backing I would spray it with PB Blaster. You will just have to be patient so it can it’s magic. Spray it and let it absorb in to the backing. I will probably take a week or so of spraying it everyday. Once it turns loose it should peel off easily. If the Black is a vinyl stripe, just forgo the PB Blaster and get to work with the wheel
definitelt get one of the eraser wheels that sandy linked. They do a great job. Just be careful on how hot you get it. If the black piece is part of the adhesive backing I would spray it with PB Blaster. You will just have to be patient so it can it’s magic. Spray it and let it absorb in to the backing. I will probably take a week or so of spraying it everyday. Once it turns loose it should peel off easily. If the Black is a vinyl stripe, just forgo the PB Blaster and get to work with the wheel
#5
This worked for me removing the plastic window shade adhesive on my truck when I got it. Pricey but you have your work cut out for you without something. GooGone is good but I don't think it would help much with this. . Read directions and put it in an electric drill. Sandy..... I don't think you have to worry about the large black stripe as long as it is flat without glue.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ref_=pd_gw_unk
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ref_=pd_gw_unk
Zoom in, there is very little adhesive to remove. The trucks been repainted and was a two tone before.. that's a lot of paint build up to contend with.
#6
Yea the black is paint, but it’s weird, the bed doesn’t have that black stripe. This truck was painted 15+ years ago by MAACO. paint is holding up well for a farm truck. I will give that wheel a try. Should I wet it down while running it to keep the temps down? I’m mainly just going to try to even it out so I can lay a new strip of moulding.
#7
Since it is paint you don't have to work with that as the trim will cover it. I had to change out one piece and that's how I did it. The 3M tape is on the bottom and top I believe, and not even in the middle IIRC. It's been a long time ago since I did it, so just look at the directions for proper use since they are important Good luck and post some pics.
Trending Topics
#8
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
lariat87
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
7
10-17-2007 06:03 PM
Nightrain
Paint & Bodywork
1
08-13-2006 07:01 PM