Body side molding
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Pretty easy to remove. I used the fishing line method, others say a heat gun works best. (I didn't use a heat gun). Just saw through the tape with some strong line (gloves will save your hands). Once you get them started you MAY be able to gently pull with a steady pressure to get the rest off, if not keep sawing. Hardest part is getting the glue residue off. I used 3M adhesive remover.
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I did it a couple of months ago.
Here is my detailed How-to of what to do and what NOT to do.
Enjoy
EG
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=917896
Here is my detailed How-to of what to do and what NOT to do.
Enjoy
EG
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=917896
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This question gets asked quite often here on the Forum. Following are a few of the more recent threads. Good luck! 
How to REMOVE body side moldings?
Bsm...
BSM Removal Nightmare
For Those Who Removed the BSM From Your Doors, What Was The Outcome.
How to REMOVE body side moldings?
Bsm...
BSM Removal Nightmare
For Those Who Removed the BSM From Your Doors, What Was The Outcome.
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Originally Posted by BigJoe
Pretty easy to remove. I used the fishing line method, others say a heat gun works best. (I didn't use a heat gun). Just saw through the tape with some strong line (gloves will save your hands). Once you get them started you MAY be able to gently pull with a steady pressure to get the rest off, if not keep sawing. Hardest part is getting the glue residue off. I used 3M adhesive remover.
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From: Northern KY.... Just 3 hours to Las Vegas in a 767
Originally Posted by golfer
I want to remove the body side molding from my vert. Is there a good way to remove it at home or should I take it to a body shop? 
If they are Torch Red, I may be interested in buying them, once removed. Let me know how it goes.
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From: Lake Oswego, Near Portland Oregon
Flames or no flames, the sleek swoopy swirl of the vent shape is, to MY eye, totally destroyed by the BSM insert. Buy this guy prize for wanting to remove the BSM!!!! Glad mine came without them.
Saving grace.....even with the BSM, the C5 is a better looking car than the C6.
RE: Flames.....do you like your flames outlined in contrasting pinstripe, or just sharp edged? I don't think flames look as good on a C5 as say a '32 coupe well rodded. I also vote for no flames...OK ?????
LOL Jennifer
Saving grace.....even with the BSM, the C5 is a better looking car than the C6.
RE: Flames.....do you like your flames outlined in contrasting pinstripe, or just sharp edged? I don't think flames look as good on a C5 as say a '32 coupe well rodded. I also vote for no flames...OK ?????
LOL Jennifer
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From: S.W. Ohio. . . . . . NRA Life Member
The car will look so much better without them. Let the flames begin. I haven't seen a good BSM debate for a month or so.
the only thing a good BSM debate would acomplish is distract away from the already good
floor mat debates.
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Originally Posted by 4-ACES
If they are Torch Red, I may be interested in buying them, once removed. Let me know how it goes.
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From: yardley, pa 19067
Originally Posted by golfer
I want to remove the body side molding from my vert. Is there a good way to remove it at home or should I take it to a body shop?
I took them off my 99 with fishing line and a hair dryer.....You heat up the molding a few inches at a time then peel it back slowly..Put the fishing line behind it and saw through the glue(have a glove on your hand) pulling the molding away from the car slowly. I moved pretty slow so it took me a while...Once they were off I cleaned the glue residue off with WD40...Then washed and Zainoed the car and she was beautiful again!! Good luck!!
