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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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Side molding

Ok I have alot of little things missing on my 92 RS and I have a little problem. The little "spear" in front of the driverside door is missing. I can get a new one at the JY. What is the safest way to get it off without damaging it?
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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Re: Side molding

The short ones are easy to remove without damaging them. Razor blade, gasket scraper, screwdriver, pocket knife, etc.
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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Re: Side molding

yup a putty knife would work but it would be easier to save the gas and make the rest of your car match your fender
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Re: Side molding

fishing line, welding wire, string... Ive used all three of these before without damaging the moldings.
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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Re: Side molding

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fishing line, welding wire, string... Ive used all three of these before without damaging the moldings.
Those ways are particularly a good idea if you don't want to damage the paint on the car.
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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Re: Side molding

Ill probly use the string idea. The paint is only a year and a half old. Now problem #2 how to put it on my car? Adhesive strips?
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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3M double-sided tape, it's what the factory used.
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