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Subject: "How To Remove Side Moldings"
Tools Needed:
1. Patience
2. A Thumb that is not afraid of getting a blister
3. A Hairdryer to heat up molding
4. A Chair to sit on while removing residue (to save strain on the back and knees)
Ease of Install: Extremely easy
Estimated time to install: 1 hour to remove modlings and residue + normal washing time.
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First thing to do is to gather all the supplies listed above. Make sure you have a long enough extension cord to reach both sides of your car for the hair dryer.
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1. Use the hairdryer and heat up the modlings about 30 seconds to a minute. This should be enough to heat up the adhesive and make it easier to remove the molding. If the molding still seems really tough, apply more heat. Once the modling is hot enough you have to options on removing it.
a. Just peel and pull the molding off. This is what I have done for my G5. Worked perfectly fine, did not damage paint. But it did leave alot of residue to peel off.
b. Use a fishing line and "floss it between the molding and the car door. This is the method I used on my old Sunfire. Use an up and down motion and work your way across the side of the car until the molding falls right off. This method is much more time consuming(basically shaving the molding off), but it leaves you with less residue to clean up after.
Once the moldings are off the car you will be left with either a lot or a little bit of residue.
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Then you have to use your thumb and peel off the remaining residue. Most of it should come off, and the rest can be removed with washing, goo-gone, or a car safe bug and tar remover. This will leave you with a de-molded car and a sleek new look to your car.
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Once the car is completely smooth and clean, please Wax the Car ASAP! This new area is not unprotected and needs to get a coat of wax onto it for protection. Hope this helps everyone out!!
Subject: "How To Remove Side Moldings"
Tools Needed:
1. Patience
2. A Thumb that is not afraid of getting a blister
3. A Hairdryer to heat up molding
4. A Chair to sit on while removing residue (to save strain on the back and knees)
Ease of Install: Extremely easy
Estimated time to install: 1 hour to remove modlings and residue + normal washing time.
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First thing to do is to gather all the supplies listed above. Make sure you have a long enough extension cord to reach both sides of your car for the hair dryer.
1. Use the hairdryer and heat up the modlings about 30 seconds to a minute. This should be enough to heat up the adhesive and make it easier to remove the molding. If the molding still seems really tough, apply more heat. Once the modling is hot enough you have to options on removing it.
a. Just peel and pull the molding off. This is what I have done for my G5. Worked perfectly fine, did not damage paint. But it did leave alot of residue to peel off.
b. Use a fishing line and "floss it between the molding and the car door. This is the method I used on my old Sunfire. Use an up and down motion and work your way across the side of the car until the molding falls right off. This method is much more time consuming(basically shaving the molding off), but it leaves you with less residue to clean up after.
Once the moldings are off the car you will be left with either a lot or a little bit of residue.
Then you have to use your thumb and peel off the remaining residue. Most of it should come off, and the rest can be removed with washing, goo-gone, or a car safe bug and tar remover. This will leave you with a de-molded car and a sleek new look to your car.
Once the car is completely smooth and clean, please Wax the Car ASAP! This new area is not unprotected and needs to get a coat of wax onto it for protection. Hope this helps everyone out!!
