Need help/ideas on removing side trim - Anybody having the same problems as me?

[Cucamongan]

Im trying to remove some 23 year old side trim, since it was getting old, peeling in some places and the previous owner put a few sheet metal screws in it to hold it back on...

Anyways,

I have pulled most of it off, but am trying to get the adhesive. I have tried a few goo-gone and goof-off products and some watered down paint thinners. It actually removed some paint! but I think I am just out of luck and will have to paint it. That and the whole truck...

Anyone have some better ideas for me?

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I was hoping to get the trim off and have it to look like my old Diesel:

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[79jasper]

Wet sanding would be my try.
Especially if it's hard and no longer gooey.
Get the most of it with a razor blade scraper, then try 1000 grit and work down if you have to.

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[barr05]

Try Brake-kleen, then a razor blade scraper while its wet. Take the razor blade scraper and pull it a cross a smooth concrete surface to remove the edge off the back side of the blade so it is less likely to gouge into the paint.

 

[chris142]

how about one of those eraser things body shops use to remove that stuff? it goes in a drill. dont hurt the paint at all

 

[79jasper]

If that's a flat paint with no secondary clear coat, brake kleen will most likely remove the paint also.
But could try it in a hidden area to be sure.

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[reklund]

Rubber eraser wheel in a drill is the best bet. Pay extra for a 3m brand - the cheapos don't last as long. Go to a paint/body supply place.

 

[79jasper]

Huh. Never seen one before.
http://m.advanceautoparts.com/mt/sh...229-P?un_jtt_v_cookiecheck=on&un_jtt_redirect
Order online with store pickup for a discount.

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[SDEconVan]

Use a wheel for sure, they go on a drill as stated:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ-BsIo34Yw

Maybe practice on a neighbor's car when they're not lookin'

 

[Cucamongan]

Ugg, a little pricey at over $40. Or am I too cheap??

How long do they last for? Can I do a crew cab or will I have to buy 2?

And for a crazy-hair-brained idea, will they polish headlights?

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Or should I try the other 3M product #'s 07498, 07499, 07501, 07502 or 07517... nevermind, some are just wheels...

 

[79jasper]

If you can wait a few days, go to amazon. Seen them for about $26.

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[mohavewolfpup]

Ugg, a little pricey at over $40. Or am I too cheap??

How long do they last for? Can I do a crew cab or will I have to buy 2?

And for a crazy-hair-brained idea, will they polish headlights?

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Or should I try the other 3M product #'s 07498, 07499, 07501, 07502 or 07517... nevermind, some are just wheels...

3M makes a kit that works wonders on headlights. PT Cruisers are notorious for yellowing up amongest other bs. When my mom was done with the headlights, you'd swear she put brand new ones out of a box on.

iirc, you can find the kit at walmart. comes in a small box

 

[ironworker40]

I used prep-sol and a rag. Took forever but didn't harm paint. That wheel looks like the easiest way if it works.

 

[riotwarrior]

GOO B Gone????

Some mild solvent...WD 40 soaking the stuff down? then peel it off

 

[icanfixall]

A hair dryer on high heat will soften the glue best. Careful you don't burn the paint too.

 

[chris142]

Huh. Never seen one before.
http://m.advanceautoparts.com/mt/sh...229-P?un_jtt_v_cookiecheck=on&un_jtt_redirect
Order online with store pickup for a discount.

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thats what they use when a customer wants a new car debadged. thats also how they get the nissan titan to just say "***" lol