I would like to remove the body side molding on my truck. I think it would look cleaner without the moldings, and with the cab steps it would be pritty hard to hit the door anyways.
Does anyone have any sugestions on how to remove the moldings, woth out ruining the paint.
Thanks
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[This message has been edited by Don C (edited 01-19-2000).]

[This message has been edited by Don C (edited 01-19-2000).]

 

I think it looks pretty good with them on. If you really wanted to remove them you can try heating them with a heat gun or hair dryer. Be careful not to burn the paint though!

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Well they are on with just double stick tape. My recommendation would just pull hard. I seriously doubt that would damage the paint or clearcoat. Then use rubbing alcohol to remove the stickiness left behind. That's my recommendation, but you may want others opinions on this.


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1999 Lariat SuperCab Flareside, Amazon Green with Silver trim, 5.4L, 4x2, 4 wheel disc/ABS, 3.55 limited slip, towing package, fog lamps, sliding rear window, captains chairs, keyless entry with alarm, spray-on bed liner, bug guard, and K&N. http://www.csc.calpoly.edu/~bfriesen/truck.html

 

I agree that the F150's look cleaner without the moulding. I let mine sit in the direct sunlight for about a half hour, then just started pulling them off slowly. They came off pretty easy and didn't leave much residue behind and didn't damage the paint. What residue was left behind I cleaned off with Goo Gone. Good luck!

MJ

 

Thanks for the responces, I am going to try to remove them this weekend.I'll let you know how it comes out.