Removing body trim

[648eng119]

Just wondering if anyone has removed the side body trim from a TB? Are there holes behind it that need to be filled in, or is it just held in place by adhesive?

[parts_guy]

Originally Posted by 648eng119

Just wondering if anyone has removed the side body trim from a TB? Are there holes behind it that need to be filled in, or is it just held in place by adhesive?

The body door moldings are just held on with adheasive. There are no hole anymore.

[ScarabEpic22]

To remove them, heat the adhesive up with a hairdryer or leave the TB in the sun, and then use some sort or string, fishing wire, etc. to "saw" the adhesive off your TrailBlazer. Follow up with GooGone or similar.

Disclaimer: I'm not responsible for any damage occured to your car due to any reason. Information is provided for guideline purposes only.

[coolblink]

thats about right just want to add to take it for a good hand wax ofter since the color will be/maybe a little diffrent but if u are going to do it its best now before its to late and then their will be a big diffrence in color tone

[648eng119]

Cool. thanks for the info

[JBlazin05]

i have an '05 TB - Snow White:

now ur sure that if i take some fishing line and run it under this ugly dull black trim cutting thru my nice white body paint will remove the trim with out much damage?? (with the disclaimer of course)

i was gonna see if i had to purchase a matching white one.. but if this is tru, screw paying for it.. although it does protect my doors when opening.. hmm, decisions decisions...

[ScarabEpic22]

You should be fine, but make sure you heat the adhesive up before you start. Heard it is much better. I wont remove mine until I can find a set of white ones as well.

[eyeofstorms]

any pic of TB after the trim is off? [email protected] please

[baskerj]

Originally Posted by JBlazin05

i have an '05 TB - Snow White:

now ur sure that if i take some fishing line and run it under this ugly dull black trim cutting thru my nice white body paint will remove the trim with out much damage?? (with the disclaimer of course)

Fishing line will cut through the adhesive (possibly leaving some behind) and be safe on your paint...just be slow with it since you have such a large piece. In fact, if you take it to a body shop, I'd almost bet $100 they would use fishing line and a heat gun. Like someone said though, you'll have to finish it up with some adhesive remover (3M brand is excellent) and a good hand or machine polish to even the color out. I got the info from my buddy who used to work at a body shop and I've done it on a couple of pieces...works like a charm...just don't rush it.