Body Side molding
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Body Side molding
I just bought a 2002 Corvette and it has the matching color body side molding in the middle of the door and part of the front fender.
I prefer the look of the car without the body side molding and would like to remove it. Can anyone tell me if it is bolted on with holes in the door for the bolts or is it glued on and I can take it off with Dental floss.
Would be great to hear from someone who has take it off with success.
Thanks
Todd
I prefer the look of the car without the body side molding and would like to remove it. Can anyone tell me if it is bolted on with holes in the door for the bolts or is it glued on and I can take it off with Dental floss.
Would be great to hear from someone who has take it off with success.
Thanks
Todd
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The Rabbi (06-18-2017)
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Thanks good to know it is just double sided tape.
Do you think the double side tape will have left any staining of the paint or a residue that won't come off.
Do you think the double side tape will have left any staining of the paint or a residue that won't come off.
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If you have any tape adhesive residue left after removal, some Goo Gone or even WD-40 should work.
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Actually when I was looking to buy a Corvette, BSM was one of the main factors to consider.
When I saw an ad, and the car didn't have BSM, I wouldn't even open the ad to read more about the car.
BSM makes the Vette look like it is moving, when it is still parked.
A great option to an already awesome vehicle.
Bob.
When I saw an ad, and the car didn't have BSM, I wouldn't even open the ad to read more about the car.
BSM makes the Vette look like it is moving, when it is still parked.
A great option to an already awesome vehicle.
Bob.
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Whether you like it or not the BSM certainly makes a difference in the look of the car. Before I started researching vettes I thought the ones with BSMs were different years, I ruled those ones out.
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I just bought a 2002 Corvette and it has the matching color body side molding in the middle of the door and part of the front fender.
I prefer the look of the car without the body side molding and would like to remove it. Can anyone tell me if it is bolted on with holes in the door for the bolts or is it glued on and I can take it off with Dental floss.
Would be great to hear from someone who has take it off with success.
Thanks
Todd
I prefer the look of the car without the body side molding and would like to remove it. Can anyone tell me if it is bolted on with holes in the door for the bolts or is it glued on and I can take it off with Dental floss.
Would be great to hear from someone who has take it off with success.
Thanks
Todd
Start with the short spear on the front fender. Then if there is any paint mis-match you can re-tape that short piece and stop, or at least you will know what will have to be addressed on the rest of the car.
Good luck.