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How do you remove the side trim on a 99'?

Discussion in 'Exterior' started by rollarace, May 29, 2004.

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    rollarace New Member

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    How do you remove the side trim on a 99'?

    I didn't see the DIY section so I figure this is where I should ask!!
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    heat gun and fishing line. heat up the trim, start pulling the stuff off. it's not clipped on like a Honda.

    also - have adhesive remover on hand, and wash/wax the car once you're done. the adhesive remover will get the stickies off, but it'll strip your wax as well.
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    So whats the point of the fishing line? Thanks!
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    it allows you to start the trim separation. you don't want to heat it till it starts to fall off...that'll bubble your paint.
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    Alright thanks I guess I'm going to need to purchase a heat gun :(
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    sometimes a hairdryer will work if you've got a hot one.
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    When I took off my side moldings I used my hairdryer, some fishing line, and some goo gone. Heat up the end of the side molding with the hairdryer for like 45 seconds (I put the air concentrator tip on the end of my blow dryer and placed it on the actual molding so the air wouldn't hit my paint). After that you slide the fishing line under the tip of the molding and start a sawing motion until its really under there (you may want to wear gloves or something to keep the fishing line from cutting your fingers) then just pull the line across the entire molding and wala its off! After that you're gonna need A LOT of patience and a bottle of goo gone (I used a normal sized bottle for the whole car and still had some left over). I just squirted goo gone all over the gummy stuff and let it settle for a bit. Then with a credit card and my nails I pushed the stuff (don't know what its called :confused: ) together and rolled it off with my fingers. You'll need lots of patience cuz if you don't wanna scratch your paint you'll have to take your time. Once everything is off wash and wax your car and you can't even tell they were ever there :D

    Here's a pic of the concentrator tip just in case you don't know what that is:

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    LOL! this is awesome! I love this site!! I'm gonna do it on tues, my day off!! Thanks again!
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    good luck, post pics :)
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    No prob :) I remember when I was clueless as to how to go about doing it and people posted and filled me in so just repaying the favor..good luck and keep us updated with pics!!
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    hey i dont have a 99 but i have a 93, i started doing then untill i found out they had it clipped on and glued on, soo yeah i have holes underneath, what did you guys use to fill that in?

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