Side molding adhesive/tape removal?

[Jeff88coupe]

What's the best way to remove the adhesive and tape off the body panels that is left from pulling the side moldings off? I don't want to hurt my new paint. I had to pull off the side moldings to have my paint guy redo them.

[RIXXX93GT]

Goo Gone, or the best is 3m adhesive remover. Hope this helps.

[R825OH]

go to a sign shop and ask if you can get some Rapid Remover from them .Its harmless to paint and will Take off alll the adhesive

[Black Horse]

Goo gone may be your best shot! I have citrus based stuff for getting the residue left after removing stickers and it kicks ass, if you need some of that, let me know.

[nskaats]

I've had good luck heating up the glue with a hair dryer or heat gun to loosen it up and using a piece of dental floss to remove the trip. Any residual glue can be taken care of with goo gone and some patience.

[347sc]

3m makes an eraser wheel you chuck in a drill and it rolls ot off the finish. Easiest wayto do it. Chemicals suck

[MFIELD]

Bo's right but be carefull if its fresh paint.

You should still be very carefull whatever way you do it if you have fresh paint.

[Maximus]

What's the best way to remove the adhesive and tape off the body panels that is left from pulling the side moldings off? I don't want to hurt my new paint. I had to pull off the side moldings to have my paint guy redo them.

Whatever ya get, get some extra and Ill split it. I need to do the same to my Dmax. I used my thumbs on the drivers side......FN OUCH!!!:mad:

[facemelter71]

.Nevermind,i thought you were pullin it off the car.

[Badfbdy]

What's the best way to remove the adhesive and tape off the body panels that is left from pulling the side moldings off? I don't want to hurt my new paint. I had to pull off the side moldings to have my paint guy redo them.

M.E.K. :smokin:

Thats shit takes off everything...

[SVT Fan]

M.E.K will take your paint off dont use it.

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

I'm pretty sure Goo Gone is just citrus powered so it *should* be ok on the paint. Either way if you have enough clear coat down (assuming it's single stage paint) you could still buff out any blemishes it leaves.

[347sc]

Still debating this? Hmm I only painted 1000's of cars and used what I recomended countless times. What do I know

[slvr87cpe]

bo knows :bigthumb i agree with him

[Jeff88coupe]

Yep....Kevin "Dedpedal" donated his thumbs and got most of the old adhesive off. I got one of the 3m eraser wheels...worked pretty good on the rest...actually to good. It rubbed threw the paint in a place..but it will be hidden once the new trim pieces go back on the car.