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Old 25-02-2007, 04:46 PM
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Default 3dr side strips & rear window seal

stripping my 3dr for paint whats the best way to remove the side strips without damaging them.also how do i do the same for the rear side window seals??
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Cheese wire or guitar string, wrapped around a small round stick(cut down broom handle), at each end to pull behind strip through adhesive.
Rear window, push in corner outwards pressure using a plastic ruler to prise out from rubber, take your time, the glass is much stronger than you people think.
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ps unless you want to pay bodyshop they will just get window fitter in to do it but their risk then.
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Thread also works, you can do it just like tabetha says with thread also. It may snap a few times but double it over and it's very effective. Taken many strips and badges off cars the same way. The adhesive it leaves behind is a bastard to remove and unless you have a heat gun or hairdryer which gets really hot you'll be on for ages! I'd not do it in this weather without a heat gun!
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