Adhesive Body Side Molding Completely Removed
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove all adhesive from the body panel and the back of the molding using 3M™ scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07502 or equivalent.
Important: This procedure is for moldings that have not been damaged. Do not use this procedure if the molding is dented or was removed from the body.
- Wash the panel area with soap and water and wipe dry.
- Remove all traces of adhesive from the body panel and the back of the molding using Varnish Makers and Painters (VM&P) naptha.
- Mark the proper position of the molding with a length of masking tape. Use adjacent moldings as a guide.
- Warm the body panel with the heat lamp or the heat gun to a minimum of 21 °C (70°F).
- Apply a piece of double-coated foam tape 3M™ P/N 06382 Gray or equivalent to the molding.
- Align the molding to the tape guideline on the body panel.
- Peel the backing from the end of the molding.
- Press firmly into place while continuing to remove the backing.
- Hand roll the molding to the body to ensure the proper adhesion.