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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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I want to take the body side molding off. Has anyone done it? How did you do it? did it hurt the paint?
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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This thread was floating around a few days ago...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2078326
Some tips about mid way down. Good luck.
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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I did it with fishing line, then rubbed the adhesive off with my fingers. took about an hour per side
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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I did it with fishing line, then rubbed the adhesive off with my fingers. took about an hour per side
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WD40 and a hair dryer. Roll off glue w/your thumbs.
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I don't think anyone has ever removed their body side moldings before...I'll try a search
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