Removing Side Molding
03-12-2005, 10:17 AM
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Removing Side Molding
Can the side molding the previous owner put on be easily removed, or will it mean some paint work? I don't mind it too much but it's really not useful and doesn't add anything to the car IMO. Here's a pic that shows it pretty good.
03-12-2005, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by n1976jmk
aren't those wheels from an 01-02 on an 03????
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/trade-my-anthracite-spoiler-trunklid-299750/
03-12-2005, 03:51 PM
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My 01 had that same molding on it. I just took some fishing line and slowly slid it behind the modling to get it started, then just pulled the rest off by hand. I had no problems with the paint that was underneath.... so you should be good. Looks WAY better without it in my opinion...
03-12-2005, 07:01 PM
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Seems like some heat and something slim and guarded would do the trick.
Interesting, I had no idea you car had that on there. I guess it helps with preventing door dings ?
Interesting, I had no idea you car had that on there. I guess it helps with preventing door dings ?
03-12-2005, 08:04 PM
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I like it!
I like it- added Sportwing molding to my black 01. If you really don't want it, I've seen several people recommend dental floss to remove emblems. It originally cost over $125 w/o labor or installation.
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03-12-2005, 08:52 PM
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I took the molding off this afternoon, it came off easier than the badges did. Water and dirt gets trapped under these on the side of the car.
If it served it's purpose I might have kept it on, but it was useless cause nothing hits the door that low, below the crease. All my dings are at about a foot higher up at door handle level. It looks cleaner and will be easier to wash/wax.
If it served it's purpose I might have kept it on, but it was useless cause nothing hits the door that low, below the crease. All my dings are at about a foot higher up at door handle level. It looks cleaner and will be easier to wash/wax.
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