Taking Off Side Molding?

jstnelson2006 · 07-09-2008, 05:01 PM

I want to take the FUGLY chrome side molding off the side of my Laramie (hopefully mine, I should get it tomorrow), but I have a couple of questions...

What holds it on there? A Heavy Duty Glue? Really strong strips of double sided tape?? How would I go about removing them?

And has anyone done it? It is possible to make it look like they were never there...right? I odn;t wanna start pulling them off to find an ugly permanent surprise underneath.

If anyone does not know what i'm talking about, here is the pic of the truck I'm talking about:

I'm talking about those chrome strips on the bottom of both dorrs, a foot up from the nerf bars. Thanks for any help

Last edited by jstnelson2006 : 07-09-2008 at 05:04 PM.

Ronin · 07-09-2008, 05:21 PM

Easy deal. They're held on with glue. I took mine off the day I got the truck. I simply got underneath the molding with a piece of fishing line, pulled up an end, and SLOWLY pulled each one off. It helps when its a hot day.

Take off the residue with adhesive remover, but remember that this chemical dries paint badly, so make sure to wax the area heavily afterwards.

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jstnelson2006 · 07-09-2008, 05:24 PM

k, thanks a lot. I think the truck will look MUCH better without it

***vlancaster*** · 07-09-2008, 05:26 PM

really strong fishing line in the sun. it just leaves alot of sticky on the truck.

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***smoke machine*** · 07-09-2008, 05:30 PM

i used a steamer to get under the edge the pulled them off and the steamed the big end of the adhesive off then used remover to finish up

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dukeboy_318 · 07-09-2008, 05:36 PM

rubbing alcohol takes the glue off, rub it on, let it sit for a few minutes then take a sponge and rub it off, worked great, just pulled mine off my 99, looks way better

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jstnelson2006 · 07-09-2008, 05:56 PM

Thanks everyone. That'll be the first thing I do if I get the truck tomorrow.

***Rollin Coal*** · 07-09-2008, 06:01 PM

use an adhesive eraser wheel, SOOOOOOOOO much better than chemicals, doesnt to ANY damage to the paint (visible or drying it out). you put it in a drill and you will be surprised how well it works.

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dirtbike375 · 07-09-2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rock kustoms

use an adhesive eraser wheel, SOOOOOOOOO much better than chemicals, doesnt to ANY damage to the paint (visible or drying it out). you put it in a drill and you will be surprised how well it works.

I would recommend using one of these. Check your local parts store, they MIGHT have one if not check a body shop supply store. It just rubs the stuff right off. Chemicals are harsh on the paint

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jstnelson2006 · 07-10-2008, 06:15 AM

K, thanks. I didn't know there was such a thing. Sounds much better, I was NOT looking foward to squirting an scrubbing for hours ro get all that crap off. I'll definately look into a wheel.

mbrenneke · 07-10-2008, 07:03 AM

a heat gun works good for the getting them off also

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07CTD4x4 · 07-10-2008, 11:02 AM

dont mean to get off topic here, but that is a really good looking truck. Do you have any more pics of it? Or do you know what setup its running?

Again sorry to get off topic. I think itll look better with them off as well.

Good Luck!

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07-09-2008, 05:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
jstnelson2006 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 25 jstnelson2006's Truck Pics	Taking Off Side Molding? I want to take the FUGLY chrome side molding off the side of my Laramie (hopefully mine, I should get it tomorrow), but I have a couple of questions... What holds it on there? A Heavy Duty Glue? Really strong strips of double sided tape?? How would I go about removing them? And has anyone done it? It is possible to make it look like they were never there...right? I odn;t wanna start pulling them off to find an ugly permanent surprise underneath. If anyone does not know what i'm talking about, here is the pic of the truck I'm talking about: I'm talking about those chrome strips on the bottom of both dorrs, a foot up from the nerf bars. Thanks for any help Last edited by jstnelson2006 : 07-09-2008 at 05:04 PM.

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07-09-2008, 05:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ronin Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cataldo, ID Posts: 5 Ronin's Truck Pics	Easy deal. They're held on with glue. I took mine off the day I got the truck. I simply got underneath the molding with a piece of fishing line, pulled up an end, and SLOWLY pulled each one off. It helps when its a hot day. Take off the residue with adhesive remover, but remember that this chemical dries paint badly, so make sure to wax the area heavily afterwards. __________________ Jim Lewis www.getyourkaraokefix.com www.crankitupforthecure.com

07-09-2008, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
jstnelson2006 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 25 jstnelson2006's Truck Pics	k, thanks a lot. I think the truck will look MUCH better without it

07-09-2008, 05:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
*vlancaster* Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: b-town, ark Posts: 101 vlancaster's Truck Pics	really strong fishing line in the sun. it just leaves alot of sticky on the truck. __________________ 04.5 HO edge jammer turbo, magnasuck muffler, homemade 4" intake w/ amsoil filter. PPE programemr

07-09-2008, 05:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
*smoke machine* Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 269 smoke machine's Truck Pics	i used a steamer to get under the edge the pulled them off and the steamed the big end of the adhesive off then used remover to finish up __________________ WEST TEXAS DIESEL PERFORMANCE 325-456-0728 07 QCSB 4x4 5.9 6spd 6inch lift 37's 4" strait, Smarty, Cobalt guages, AFE level 2, waiting to install valair DD, ppe lift pump, 5" TBE, 8" tip and a 600 horse VP44 setup lol

07-09-2008, 05:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
dukeboy_318 Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: columbus, indiana Posts: 97 dukeboy_318's Truck Pics	rubbing alcohol takes the glue off, rub it on, let it sit for a few minutes then take a sponge and rub it off, worked great, just pulled mine off my 99, looks way better __________________ 99 Ram 2500 Cummins , 5 spd manual with dual disk sb clutch, 4x4, K&N stage 2 intake, 4 inch straight pipe , Edge juice w/ Attitude. 150 hp injectors, 2 inch leveling kit, 305/70/16 BFG All-terrain tires

07-09-2008, 05:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
jstnelson2006 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 25 jstnelson2006's Truck Pics	Thanks everyone. That'll be the first thing I do if I get the truck tomorrow.

07-09-2008, 06:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
*Rollin Coal* New England Chapter Vice President Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bristol, CT Posts: 2,478 Rollin Coal's Truck Pics	use an adhesive eraser wheel, SOOOOOOOOO much better than chemicals, doesnt to ANY damage to the paint (visible or drying it out). you put it in a drill and you will be surprised how well it works. __________________ Thanks to Diesel Auto Power ...... '01 - 2500 53 Block ...... 600+ HP Build Up Thread Traction Bars\|AirDog 150\|Edge Juice with Attitude HOT\|285/60-18's\|Tailgate Spoiler\|Black Projector Headlights\|Roll Pan\|S&B 70-5044\|Stock Head Bolts at 125lb/ft\|Grid Heater Deleted\|Industrial Injection 66/71/14\|8x.012" Injectors\|Autometer 100psi Boost Gauge\|.093" Connector Tubes\|Some Suspension Work\|Non-intercooled\|4" Turbo-back\|7" Black Miters\|48gph of Water/Meth\|Junk 47re\|Autometer 150psi Meth Gauge

07-10-2008, 06:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
jstnelson2006 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 25 jstnelson2006's Truck Pics	K, thanks. I didn't know there was such a thing. Sounds much better, I was NOT looking foward to squirting an scrubbing for hours ro get all that crap off. I'll definately look into a wheel.

07-10-2008, 07:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
mbrenneke Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 113 mbrenneke's Truck Pics	a heat gun works good for the getting them off also __________________ 2007 5.9, cold air intake, exhaust, smarty jr. Sold 2001 quad cab

07-10-2008, 11:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
07CTD4x4 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida raised, TX by job!! Posts: 113 07CTD4x4's Truck Pics	dont mean to get off topic here, but that is a really good looking truck. Do you have any more pics of it? Or do you know what setup its running? Again sorry to get off topic. I think itll look better with them off as well. Good Luck! __________________ 07 Ram 5.9L, Frontier front replacement, 2" leveling kit, 35" BFG AT KO's, 5" FBD TBE, AFE stage II, Isspro Boost, Pyro, Trans gauges. Lots more to come...