How to, DIY, remove side molding

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How to, DIY, remove side molding

Postby Fly boy » Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:14

bigger write up here: http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=114780.msg3306787#msg3306787

Short version:

was a sunny 80* day out, and the car was outside the whole time until I started. I took an piece of zip-tie and started at the front where it was angled. Just pulled it out slowly enough till I could use my fingers.

At about a 45* angle I slowly in a smooth motion pulled the molding all the way down. I did the same thing, but started at the back where it was angled again.

The side that was sitting in the sun left some sticky stuff on it, so I just used my finger and rubbed it off. I couldn't see any residue left on after using my finger.

Once both sides were off, I used windex and a paper towel to clean andthing that might have been left on that I couldn't see. You can see where the sun hasn't hit the paint yet, but on M3F.com people were saying it goes away after a couple days.

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Hope it works for you!

Cesaros

Postby Cesaros » Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:14

looks good. you keeping the 2.3 there?

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Postby Fly boy » Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:14

I think so

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Postby Renesis Rx » Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:14

Good choice. I've never liked side molding. Looks better.
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Postby TheNewBlack » Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:14

Looks nice! I always just pull mine off LOL..if the car is new enough the adhesive isnt dried out at all and just comes right off.
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Postby tbot » Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:14

^^yep yep, thats what happened when i did it w/ my 3. thank god the 6 didn't have em hehe


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