Side trim removal
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Racer
Joined: May 2010
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From: Surprise AZ
Side trim removal
2001 Vette, Navy Blue... Has the factory side trim, and I don't like it.
However, I'm worried that if I remove it (even meticulously), it'll be obvious.
I guess I wouldn't worry if it was white or yellow, but I'm concerned there might be a difference in the paint color UNDER the trim.
Any thoughts? Has anyone here removed theirs after several years?
(I'll admit, I really want to replace the trim with a set of the side gills, or just leave it blank...)
However, I'm worried that if I remove it (even meticulously), it'll be obvious.
I guess I wouldn't worry if it was white or yellow, but I'm concerned there might be a difference in the paint color UNDER the trim.
Any thoughts? Has anyone here removed theirs after several years?
(I'll admit, I really want to replace the trim with a set of the side gills, or just leave it blank...)
Drifting
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From: San Diego
You'll never know for sure since everyone's vette has had different exposure to the elements over the years so, my suggestion is to remove the small piece in front of the door. Clean up the area where it was removed; polish, wax, etc. If you see a difference in the paint coloring, get some of the tape used to apply it and put it back.
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From: Grand Blanc MI
2001 Vette, Navy Blue... Has the factory side trim, and I don't like it.
However, I'm worried that if I remove it (even meticulously), it'll be obvious.
I guess I wouldn't worry if it was white or yellow, but I'm concerned there might be a difference in the paint color UNDER the trim.
Any thoughts? Has anyone here removed theirs after several years?
(I'll admit, I really want to replace the trim with a set of the side gills, or just leave it blank...)
However, I'm worried that if I remove it (even meticulously), it'll be obvious.
I guess I wouldn't worry if it was white or yellow, but I'm concerned there might be a difference in the paint color UNDER the trim.
Any thoughts? Has anyone here removed theirs after several years?
(I'll admit, I really want to replace the trim with a set of the side gills, or just leave it blank...)
rickko's suggestion is an excellent idea, and exactly what I did.
I used 30lb test monofilament, others have used dental floss.
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You'll never know for sure since everyone's vette has had different exposure to the elements over the years so, my suggestion is to remove the small piece in front of the door. Clean up the area where it was removed; polish, wax, etc. If you see a difference in the paint coloring, get some of the tape used to apply it and put it back.
..rickko..
..rickko..
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I agree with what the others have said, When I did mine I had an extra set of hands to pull the molding back a bit as I took the fishing line and cut away, It didn't take long to remove them, I did buy a heat gun and it really helped, The hard part was removing all the leftover tape.
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Last edited by Mr.Bill; Sep 3, 2010 at 03:12 PM.
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You'll never know for sure since everyone's vette has had different exposure to the elements over the years so, my suggestion is to remove the small piece in front of the door. Clean up the area where it was removed; polish, wax, etc. If you see a difference in the paint coloring, get some of the tape used to apply it and put it back.
That's the best way to see how it might look.
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I agree with what the others have said, When I did mine I had an extra set of hands to pull the molding back a bit as I took the fishing line and cut away, It didn't take long to remove them, I did buy a heat gun and it really helped, The hard part was removing all the leftover tape.
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BTW did you get that fixed yet
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