Side Moldings

chrisf5 · Post by **chrisf5** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:34 pm

How screwed looking would my paint be if i took off my side moldings the cars 02 and..I bought it used I have to assume its been in the sun since 02

glasswars · Post by **glasswars** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:01 pm

If the paints messed up just put them back on.

ZeroChad · Post by **ZeroChad** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:20 pm

Mine was bubbled underneath. It looked pretty bad. Don't do it unless you plan on painting your car soon. Well I guess it depends on where you live and the weather your car has been through.

thttxboy · Post by **thttxboy** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:57 pm

Do it and like glasswars said if it looks bad just put them back on

Fuzzyneon · Post by **Fuzzyneon** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:33 pm

thttxboy wrote:Do it and like glasswars said if it looks bad just put them back on

thirded

yeah if it looks bad unless you plan on painting you're car put them back on

chrisf5 · Post by **chrisf5** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:12 am

Then it has been decided time to de grocery getter the neon!
*tommorow its late and I need my rest or im reeeeeeeeeeeeeeel cranky >.<*

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:28 am

yeah give it a shot, what do you have to lose?

Swordfish2Cowboy · Post by **Swordfish2Cowboy** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:39 am

LilSparkPlug wrote:yeah give it a shot, what do you have to lose?

Paint.

Fuzzyneon · Post by **Fuzzyneon** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:49 am

Swordfish2Cowboy wrote:
LilSparkPlug wrote:yeah give it a shot, what do you have to lose?
Paint.

Its weight reduction

King Crab · Post by **King Crab** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 11:56 am

I say go for it. I just recently took the moldings off of my 2000 and everything was fine. No bubbles, no fade, no blemishes of any kind what so ever.

chrisf5 · Post by **chrisf5** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:38 pm

sounds like a plan do I have to use heat to get them off or will fishing line back and forth work?

Fuzzyneon · Post by **Fuzzyneon** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:47 pm

chrisf5 wrote:sounds like a plan do I have to use heat to get them off or will fishing line back and forth work?

Im gonna say heat

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:56 pm

I guess I'm lucky. I pulled the side moldings off a 2001 (the car was about 3-4 years old). I just grabbed the moldings and pulled them slowly off by hand. Cleaned the residue with WD-40 and cleaned and polished the car after that. No problems at all.

But I seem to be in the minority

King Crab · Post by **King Crab** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:17 pm

chrisf5 wrote:sounds like a plan do I have to use heat to get them off or will fishing line back and forth work?

As for the door moldings and badges, this is just a heads up on how I achieved my success:

I use a hairdryer (Lowest setting) and some very thin fishing line (in a seesaw motion, keeping with the contour of the door and being careful not to lift up or pull away) to carefully remove the moldings and badges (1 letter at a time)(in our beautiful 75 degree California weather). I then used the hairdryer again to heat up the leftover adhesive and peeled it with my finger tip only (no nail). I got most of the leftover adhesive, but not all of it off. I then used some Turtle Wax Bug and Tar remover and patently got the rest of the adhesive off of the paint. Then I used some rubbing compound followed by some polishing compound followed by a quick wax, until the next weekend when I did a full detail on the entire car. Also just to let you know I did this entire project over a 2 day period. Passenger side on Saturday (6 hours), then the Drivers side on Sunday (6 hours). I probably could have done this a lot faster but slow and steady wins the race, right? I'm by no means trying to scare you off, I just thought if you know what your getting yourself into you could plan ahead. Do it right, and enjoy your hard work for a lifetime of enjoyment.

I hope this is of some help.

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:25 pm

Fishing line will work fine, as will an old credit card. When you're done pulling them off, you can use the lighter fluid that comes in the yellow bottle and a few clean rags to wipe off the excess adhesive. It worked perfectly for me and several others, so ou shouldn't have any problems.

And obviously, give the car a good cleaning and wax when you're done.

chrisf5 · Post by **chrisf5** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:15 pm

currently in the tedious process of taking off the glue good news NO BUBBLES!!

ill take pics after I finish with the glue and a quick clean

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:17 pm

What are you using to take them/glue off?

chrisf5 · Post by **chrisf5** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:23 pm

heat gun + fishing line 30lb now I need to find a better way to get glue off my fingers hurt from the passenger side

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:25 pm

Interesting that for as often as I've suggested a credit card and lighter fluid, nobody thinks to try it... oh well, GET US PICS DAMMIT!!!!

chrisf5 · Post by **chrisf5** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:27 pm

lighter fluid + my car scares me

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:29 pm

I swear it's safe and easy, just don't smoke around the car until it's all clean and washed very well, lol

chrisf5 · Post by **chrisf5** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:54 pm

wow the left over stuff after the glue is being a real bitch lol

chrisf5 · Post by **chrisf5** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:20 pm

anyone got an opinion on how to get that "set in" dirt off

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:25 pm

A car wash...? What set-in dirt are you talking about exactly? An pics of it?

chrisf5 · Post by **chrisf5** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 6:53 pm

Its finally done -.- ok gonna take a quick shower n post up some pics !

King Crab · Post by **King Crab** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:28 pm

chrisf5 · Post by **chrisf5** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:46 pm

Pics as promised + ona side note MY SPRINGS ARE HERE
wooooooo

itll be gettin a drop tommorow aka my birthday

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:21 pm

Looking good!

KARR · Post by **KARR** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 3:35 am

I took mines off last week. I first sprayed them with WD-40 and let that sit for 10 mins. Then I took a microfiber cloth and wraped it tight aronund a plastic putty knife. Then I pushed the knife as I pulled the molding. Came right off. I got the excess glue off with Goo Gone and my fingernails. I debadged the car the same way but I didnt have the putty knife wrapped. NOTE When I mean wrapped I mean just cover the knifes edge while still allowing the shape of the knife to be seen.

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:39 pm

That's pretty much how I debadged mine. I used Goo-Gone and a plastic razor blade. The letters came off ultra easy, and then I cleaned up the glue residue with the Goo-Gone, done deal. I've just been too lazy to get rid of the side moldings though

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