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How do you remove z71 side moldings??

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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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Default How do you remove z71 side moldings??

I have a 03 tahoe, wondering if theres an easy way of removing the side moldings that are grey, around the wheel wells and by the step bars, can anyone help me out??
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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I believe they are held on w/ 3M body tape which means that you can just pull them off. The hard part is getting the residue off. Try Goo Gone, WD-40, or DesolvIt. Check it first in a hidden area to make sure it doesn't harm the paint.
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 7:49 AM
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If it's anything like my suburban, the Goo Gone doesn't work. neither does wd40. I was told to go buy one of these.

http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydep...temno=MMM+7498
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 11:57 AM
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Those are awesome. I use to use those to remove decals from Semi-Trucks. That'll be the fastest way to remove the left over glue, but you'll need a decent rpm tool. I used an air tool for this wheel. And the wheel usually lasts quite a bit, it's cleaner, and probably also safer for the paint. Don't let the wheel sit in one area too long while rubbing against the paint, for removal, with a higher rpm tool. You don't need much to remove the glue with this wheel.
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 5:37 PM
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yeah i was thinking the samebut ive been told theres brackets around the rear wheel well and was wondering if there is or not?
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