Picked up an 04 Eddie Bauer Thursday.My wife loves it and I have to say,it is extremely nice.Finally got the side molding off of mine,came out pretty good I think.

 

please, how did you get the moldings off??? I have been trying to think of a way, but dont want to ruin paint


thanks!

 

It was real simple to pull them off.I started with strong fishing line and separated the molding from the body...then just pulled the rest off by hand.I could have saved the molding but had no use,so they were "curved" when I finished.I thought for a minute and then used a hard plastic "putty knife" just to start the others.2 or 3" into it,I just pulled it off.The paint is in good shape.I used what basically amounts to be a big eraser to get the excess glue off which was tough...simply because it takes a little time.Then waxed the area...total time for everything about 1.5-2 hours,but Im very particular.I still have a little buffing to do[I did the first round by hand] Some said use a heat gun or hair dryer,but I actually saw it done on "Trucks"[horsepower block] The eraser is expensive but imo made it easier than holding a heat source to it long enough to pull the left over off.Plus the eraser doesnt hurt the paint in any way.
It really cleans the look up nicely.

 

nice upgrade you'll be happy with your choice!

 

Just got hers tinted yesterday.Thats about the only mod she will let me do. Maybe a Ford hitch cover..lol

 

good stuff.. howabout goo-gone???

 

Goo gone was recommended and I have used it before.I wanted to try this method for future projects