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Nov 22, 2010 | 07:59 AM

snoopdan

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body / frame guys step inside

Does anyone know of a good way to remove the inner fire wall fender well? it's clearly glued on with some type of adhesive, I'm wondering if there is a debonding agent that can be purchased? What methods have you all used to remove the fender well?

help?!

Nov 22, 2010 | 06:33 PM

Slammed04ram

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man i can tell ya first had the adhesive used is insane..removing it without cracking it is possible but verytedious..I have a straight pry bar with a wide sharpened end that i use... basically i hammer it inbetween the frame and wheel well cutting the adhesive little by little..ive redone a few and has worked out great..ive heard of people using a type of cutting wire to do it as well

Nov 22, 2010 | 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by snoopdan

I have removed probably 3 sets so far with little to no damage. At each place there's glue I use a shim or wedge and drive it into a spot to put pressure on the inner panel. I use a heat gun and heat the inner fender material. Almost always a section about 6 or so inched long "POPS" loose. I go the whole perimeter this way. You get some fiber hairs sticking to the glue that will remain on the car. I've yet to see any glue stay with the panel.

Just be patient and work a small area at a time. I start in the front and that gives me more leverage as I work my way back toward the door.

DON'T OVER HEAT THE PANEL!!!

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Nov 23, 2010 | 11:34 AM