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bsm removal
Racer
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From: Pensacola Fl
I just removed the BSMs off of a 1999 torch red hardtop with 100,000 miles. It turned out great. I used fishing line and a hair drier like others have suggested. Use good fishing line, mine kept breaking. Once they were off, I rolled off the big pieces with my thumb. I got a good blister from this. I used some bug and tar remover after that. I think it was turtle wax brand. Everything came off fine with no scratches. Everything is painted exactly the same underneath. After a good wax, you couldn't tell that they used to be there.
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From: Sarver Pennsylvania
I didn't even bother with the hair dryer after a while. I found the 30 lb. fishing line created enough friction that there was no problem.
Cleared off the "gummy" mess, a coat of finish, and one could NEVER tell!
Cleared off the "gummy" mess, a coat of finish, and one could NEVER tell!
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From: Arvada CO
Originally Posted by MyOwn69
I didn't even bother with the hair dryer after a while. I found the 30 lb. fishing line created enough friction that there was no problem.
I used 25 lb line and just used a sawing motion to take the molding off. Hairdryer seemed to be of minimal help and I stopped using it after the first 2 feet of molding.
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I hear that something like Goof Off also works to clean off any residual adhesive.
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Hi maddman -
It is not difficult -
It will not harm the underlying paint -
Yes, there is clearcoat below the paint -
We used wd-40 as a lubricant for the fishing line - and this softened up the residual adhesive enough that it rubbed right off -
It helps to have a friend to gently pull the BSM away from the car while you do the fishing line work - just my experience.
best regards -
mqqn
It is not difficult -
It will not harm the underlying paint -
Yes, there is clearcoat below the paint -
We used wd-40 as a lubricant for the fishing line - and this softened up the residual adhesive enough that it rubbed right off -
It helps to have a friend to gently pull the BSM away from the car while you do the fishing line work - just my experience.
best regards -
mqqn
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Originally Posted by mqqn
Hi maddman -
It is not difficult -
It will not harm the underlying paint -
Yes, there is clearcoat below the paint -
We used wd-40 as a lubricant for the fishing line - and this softened up the residual adhesive enough that it rubbed right off -
It helps to have a friend to gently pull the BSM away from the car while you do the fishing line work - just my experience.
best regards -
mqqn
It is not difficult -
It will not harm the underlying paint -
Yes, there is clearcoat below the paint -
We used wd-40 as a lubricant for the fishing line - and this softened up the residual adhesive enough that it rubbed right off -
It helps to have a friend to gently pull the BSM away from the car while you do the fishing line work - just my experience.
best regards -
mqqn
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Originally Posted by MY1STPEWTER
I've thought about removing mine but I'm just not sure.
I'm looking at doing mine this weekend if I find the time.
