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Exterior trim removal help.

 
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FLASH
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:18 pm    Post subject: Exterior trim removal help. Reply with quote

I am taking the trim off the side off my car for that clean look (too suit my bodykit) and the stupid d***head that resprayed my car about five years ago have glued the trim on!!! (see photo's, It looks like sikaflex) i need some suggestions on what i would need too do to get this crap off. I have tried kero, thinners and grease and wax remover + a plastic scraper but it is just taking forever i have spent most the day doing it and am getting nowhere. Thanks in advance.


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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Razor blades, rags and metho then plenty of elbow grease.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah but razor blades will damagae the paint.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dont dig in... treat it with respect and go slow.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

icon_cry.gif Pretty sure I wouldnt use razor blades.
Try Prepsol or wax & grease remover & elbow grease. icon_wink.gif

cheers,
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah ive been elbow greasing all day, just so over it. my hands are ache'n
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Get ya missus' hair dryer and heat up the excess glue. Might come off a bit easier then. That's how i got the 4.0 OHC decals off the sides.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thats a good idea. Might give me a good excuse to buy a heat gun icon_biggrin.gif "hay babe unless i can get one of them your hair dryer's gona bite the dust icon_lol.gif
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yes use the hair dryer. Not too hot though! maybe use eucalyptus oil or orange oil these are good and will not damage the paint.
use a plastic scraper with care. I used this to remove old company decals from a car I used to have. worked ok.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lol, yeah i have seen GMC heat guns at Bunnings for like $30, they'll do the job, but you don't want it too hot or you will bubble the paint and it only goes worse from there haha.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah after taking some more off it looks like they have used the trim (and the sika) to cover up a blend line... fkn d***head the paint looks average under there.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey buddy, you wont be able to get the sika flex off it is near imposable , and also most people use sika to stick the moulds on other wise they tend to fall off.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hey guys


my opinion

im a panelbeater an spraypainter
ido this s**t every day
mate best way is a razor blade and wax and grease remover
combined together will work perfect
it wont scratch the paint if its done right and any minor scratches will buff out anyways

cheers Drifty
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 2:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Got one side done finally, what an effort. i just ended up persisting with the plastic scrapers and the wax and grease. looks good though gives a complete new look to the side of the car which im happy with, it should suit the body kit nicely.


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PostPosted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 2:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Btw, sorry about the photo sizes. Ill correct them before the next post.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 8:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good job. What's with the black plugs on the front guard? When I ripped my side moulds off, I had nothing like that. But being an EA, it doesn't have the side repeaters either.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 8:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yeah im not sure what the go is with that, its s**t me though. i was considering moving the 4ltr badge to cover the first one.
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