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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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I just bought a red c5 coupe with the side molding still on it, was wondering if anyone with a red vette could post some pics with the side molding off. Thanks in advance
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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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It's going to look better with them taken off.
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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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wow that does look nice, do they come off pretty easily? I'm sure i could do a search and get a step by step, but doesn't seem too difficult. 3M adhesive remover i'm guessing?
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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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Get Goof-off from Lowes/Home depot - Spray on top of the BSM and let sit a few min. Then use 30 lb. test fishing line and WEAR gloves and using a sawing motion and the key is keeping your hands close to the door, saw them off. 5 min. each side, but then the fun starts. Use your thumb in a rolling motion and push or roll the remaining glue off. Wax it up and your finished. Took me an hour.
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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 08:15 PM
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Sounds like a good easy project for tomorrow, expect many questions from me in the future i'm not going for anything radical, but air intake, exhaust, and all of the minor mods. I love the way the c5's look and run, I'm not using it as a daily driver, just a weekend fun car, however since i bought it i've driven it more than my other car.
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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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I thought my car was perfect - Then the sickness started and all the little mods. started to make it my own. I'm close but want a few more. Have fun tomorrow and watch out for blisters...
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Originally Posted by Patches
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You can't beat the "Clean" lines of a Corvette with the side moldings gone

Mine is not Red but you get the point...
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Congrats on the C5. Might want to use a hair dryer to soften up the adhesive too.
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