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Old 08-08-2009, 06:42 PM
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Well..... i've been told that i should remove them, that it looks better ect..ect... So i got on youtube found some videos with the door dingers removed & i think i like it

So my question is, whats the safest way to remove them ?????

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hope to hear some advice on this as well
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Hasn't anyone on the forum done this? I'd really like to do it but don't want to mess up the paint. Anyone with any advice on the best way to go about it?
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Hey Guys,
Lots of threads here on "BSM" removal....it's a never ending controversy on what looks best, ON or OFF.... They are removed using about 20lb fishing line/ pair of gloves/ hair dryer. Heat slightly, use the line and slowly "saw" it off. 3M or other goop products to remove tape residue. Do the short front piece first, to see if you have any paint fade or repaint....Good Luck
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they're referred to on the forum as BSMs or Body Side Molding. do a search on that and you'll find tons of info. usually its a pretty simple process but on occasions owners have found paint problems. so do the small piece first just to make sure. if the paint underneath looks good remove the rest.

I still have mine but I'm thinking about taking them off. I think the cars look better without them also.
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Default ooOOpppppss !!!!!!!!!

After reading the post's I remembered I had my car's paint Refinished by

http://www.glosshaus.com/glosshausInformation.php

So im pretty sure there will be some paint difference's
Now i dont even want to try it, unless he comes to my home town again. IDK !!!!!!
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Thanks Guys....wasn't aware they were called "BSM" ...searching for moulding or trim didn't yield much ...
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Heat um up and pull um off--any paint fade--grab a can of close-match and spray--get some curb finders,mud flaps and a roof rack-your all set for the next car show-

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