BSM removal
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: small town in S.E Pa. PA
St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Re: BSM removal (gmatson)
Chick, I took mine off with no problem. I'd be happy to take yours off for you. I'm quite adept at removing womens'.........body side........but I digress...
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Drifting
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Central MN
Re: BSM removal (C5chicky)
C5chicky.........I removed mine about a year ago and have never looked back. In fact, I just sold mine to another forum member.
The job looks scarier than it is. First of all, the warmer the temp. in your garage the better. To start, you'll want to spray 3M adheasive remover (liberally) along the top edge. Next, heat up the BSMs with a hair dryer, then, using 30lbs monofiliment fish line, run the line down the back side of the BSM. VERY IMPORTANT wear a good set of leather gloves. The monofiliment WILL cut your hands. I don't see how dental floss would be strong enough. Once removed, (it will look like hell) use the 3M adheasive remover to clean up. My C5 is a '98 and I didn't have any discoloring issues. Good luck and DON'T panic.
The job looks scarier than it is. First of all, the warmer the temp. in your garage the better. To start, you'll want to spray 3M adheasive remover (liberally) along the top edge. Next, heat up the BSMs with a hair dryer, then, using 30lbs monofiliment fish line, run the line down the back side of the BSM. VERY IMPORTANT wear a good set of leather gloves. The monofiliment WILL cut your hands. I don't see how dental floss would be strong enough. Once removed, (it will look like hell) use the 3M adheasive remover to clean up. My C5 is a '98 and I didn't have any discoloring issues. Good luck and DON'T panic.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: Manhattan, KS Missing SoCal since 2005
Re: BSM removal (98-C5)
C5chicky.........I removed mine about a year ago and have never looked back. In fact, I just sold mine to another forum member.
VERY IMPORTANT wear a good set of leather gloves. The monofiliment WILL cut your hands. I don't see how dental floss would be strong enough. Once removed, (it will look like hell) use the 3M adheasive remover to clean up. My C5 is a '98 and I didn't have any discoloring issues. Good luck and DON'T panic.
VERY IMPORTANT wear a good set of leather gloves. The monofiliment WILL cut your hands. I don't see how dental floss would be strong enough. Once removed, (it will look like hell) use the 3M adheasive remover to clean up. My C5 is a '98 and I didn't have any discoloring issues. Good luck and DON'T panic.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 1999
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From: Virginia Beach Virginia
Re: BSM removal (C5chicky)
C5Chicky, Murphy's Law will take effect the day you take them off...and when that inconsiderate person puts a nice ding in your door you'll wish you had never taken them off. I ordered mine...and though she's only a weekend cruiser I know it only takes one time (even when you've parked way out or on an end spot...someone will find a way to place a "mark" on you). You should reconsider. :yesnod:
