How to REMOVE body side moldings?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: State of Confusion.
Use some high test fishing line, and go at it with a sawing (back and forth) type motion. I got a rock chip in my rear spoiler, and that's how I took mine off. Then just get some pre-kleeno, or Goo-Gone and take the residue off, but don't forget to wax it afterwards. 
Team Owner
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
Most have had excellent results taking theur BSM's off but I just thought it'd be a good counterpoint story since you've decided to do this. Never hurts to be aware of any gotcha's that can pop up.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Evansville, IN The GOCC, rebels without a clue.
St. Jude Donor '06
Hi,
I just took mine off and the fishing line worked really good on the driver's side. When I went to the passenger's side, I started at the rear of the BSM and got the line under it far enough to where I could lift up the rear of the BSM. I then simply pulled it off. I had warmed it up with a hair dryer previously. It was a little harder to get the goo off, but the passenger side didn't get the little rub marks that the driver's door did.
Good luck, and plan to spend the better part of an afternoon getting it cleaned up.
I just took mine off and the fishing line worked really good on the driver's side. When I went to the passenger's side, I started at the rear of the BSM and got the line under it far enough to where I could lift up the rear of the BSM. I then simply pulled it off. I had warmed it up with a hair dryer previously. It was a little harder to get the goo off, but the passenger side didn't get the little rub marks that the driver's door did.
Good luck, and plan to spend the better part of an afternoon getting it cleaned up.
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Instructor
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From: NC
I ended up getting a 17K mile black FRC. I love it. BSMs are coming off this weekend I hope. What cleaner will remove the adhesive without hurting the paint? I'm really afraid of this black...shows everything!
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From: Hurst, TX USA
Originally Posted by BlackOps
Hi,
It was a little harder to get the goo off, but the passenger side didn't get the little rub marks that the driver's door did.
It was a little harder to get the goo off, but the passenger side didn't get the little rub marks that the driver's door did.
Instructor
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From: Damascus MD
I know this is an old post but for the people that still want it off- WD40 fish line heat gun and goo b gone spray the wd on it let sit for 10 then heat it pull with line it should pop right off BE CAREFUL with heat gun hope this helps
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Drifting
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From: Pittsburgh PA
Mine are going to come off. Have to paint the fenders & doors anyway. Actually, I keep noticing a little scratch here and there and the deck lid has som nasty waterspots. Probably just paint the whole dang thing & be done with it. So if there is any interest, from those that love em, a full set in Navy will be available. BTW, what's wrong with naked? 
