Topic: Body Side Molding Removal
in Forum: General Non-Vette Discussion
Quick question for all:
Does anyone know how to remove the side body molding on a car door? It's on my 2006 300C. It's held on with 3M tape. This is a factory installed molding. Thanks. Rob
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Just kiddin...

A heat gun will loosen the adhesive enough to slowly pull the molding off. Just be very careful to not get any one area too hot, and damage the paint.
A little 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover will help, too, if poured carefully along the top of the molding.

And, if neither of these methods work...try the pole thing...

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This will saw thru the sticky stuff. Then use WD-40 or goo gone or goof off to remove the sticky stuff from the door without damage to the paint (NOTE TO SELF: test paint inside hood or door hinge area to ensure the stuff doesn't remove the paint.
Good Luck!

Heck if you not careful it wanted to cut through them. Just take your time and be patient.


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Thanks for all the ideas. I'm not sure which way I'll go with it, but at least I have some different ways to approach it. Is the 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover available at an auto store or do I get it at a store that sells body repair stuff?

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Just NOT on plastic!

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Paul is right and I forgot to mention that. I started out barehanded and didn't get very far. I quickly had to put on a pair of leather gloves.
After doing so I just worked the line back and forth in a sawing type motion until I could lift it off with my hands. It is really easier than it sounds.
After removing I used goo-gone and followed up with a waxing. Everything turned out great in a relatively short amount of time.