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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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What's the best way to remove the side molding from my car?
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Search is still your best friend as this gets discussed often.

Go to C5 Tech. Click on search or search this forum (in the red banner).

Use keywords "bsm removal" or "body side molding removal".

You'll have plenty to read...
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Heat gun and fishing line worked for me.
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i used heat gun + wd40 and fishing string.
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I used a heater to warm the entire side of the car then used fisshing line to start. I then pulled them off using a soft plastic body filler piece to cut the glue. Worked great. Keep the surface warm to make glue removal easier.
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thanks, i appreciate all the replies. I got them off, however I can still see the outline of where they were. Maybe some more elbow grease will get it out.
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The line "should" buff out.
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