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What steps do I need to take to remove the old side moldings and replace them with new ones and where can I find stock moldings
Hello Robert! You can only find stock moldings at the GM dealer, and they only come paint to match, meaning they must be painted. To remove the old moldings is a pain. You need to gently pry up one edge of the molding, and basically pull it off. You can get it started by CAREFULLY driving a clean putty knife with a perfect blade underneath one end of it. To remove the adhesive tape from the body, you need a stripe eraser, and an eraser tool. It's basically a die grinder with a special arbor, and it runs at a specific speed so the eraser doesn't disintegrate. Use the tool to dig the old tape off the body, then remove any residue with mineral spirits. I really suggest having a pro do this, because by the time you buy a tool and erasers, you might as well pay someone to do it. Bill
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| Comment | Thank you for all your help, Iwold have probly try doing it my self with out your advise thank you agine SGT Robert Brown | ||
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William Forster
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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.
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