Body Molding Removal

[Dkevdog]

I ordered the new style body molding to replace the cracked and peeling (chrome) on my '96. I am having some trouble getting the foam tape off and cleaned up so I can install the new. I've tried everything under the sun, goof-off, goo gone, paint thinner, alcohol, rubbing real hard, etc. Some seem to work, but real slow. My father in law and I removed his off his '99 a year ago and it wasn't nearly as hard (probably becuase newer).



Anybody have any suggestions for that foam residue?



Kev

 

[EMDDIESEL]

You have 2 options. 3M makes a special trim adhesive remover that does work well. Try a body shop or good auto parts store. The other option that sounds bizzare but worked better then anything i have tried, is Citrus solvent or Citrus deodarant. I bought a can of Citrus air freshner and sprayed it all over the foam tape residue where the dealer stuck there stupid logo on my truck and wiated about 10 seconds and the foam tape came right off. I could not believe how good it worked and it wont hurt your paint either. I can remember the exact brand name but ill check my gagrage and see if i can find it. Good luck

 

[Dieselnerd]

Another thing that works great on bumper stickers and almost everyone has in their tool kit is WD 40. Soak the glue in that for a few hours and it may just wipe right off. I've used it many times on sticky stuff like that. Won't ruin your paint either...

 

[RADdodge]

For gummy labels that the dealers stick on the door jambs and imbedded themselves in the paint, I found gasoline to be the best and easiest. Doesn't affect the paint either.

 

[Wayne M]

Having worked in a sign shop while going to college a little trick I learned to take off sticky letters, foam tape adhesive and the like was to use a heat gun or a hair dryer. The hot air placed directly on the the adhesive usually works well and should not hurt the paint. Might want to try this if the other methods don't take everything off.



wm

 

[RobG]

The WD-40 idea worked great! I just soaked the tape of my moldings and just pulled them right off the doors. Then I used some more to clean up whatever residue was left.



FINALLY I'm rid of those darn moldings. So, if anybody wants a pair of door and extended cab moldings off of a 2001, email me. I have no idea what they're going for new, so they may not even be worth selling. You'd have to replace the tape on 'em, of course...



Rob

 

[Dkevdog]

Rob Geno's sells the molding for about $100 or so, I found the exact same molding direct from a local distributor for $62. My original had that chrom detail which had faded, and begun to peel and look like sh*t. The only reason I want to put something back on is all those J*ckass people with their SUV doors in the parking lot!! Otherwise, I like the look alot! I'll give WD40 a try, and somebody at work suggested the heat gun as well.



Thanks-

Kev