Remove Side (And Rear) Panels?

[Stevens_uk]

Hello, as the topic title suggests I'm wanting to remove the side and rear mouldings

these moulds have been on for the last 5-6 years, the car doesnt seem to have faded in colour, would anyone know if the colour beneath would differ? and what would be the best way to remove them.

thanks for any advice.

[Unklian]

I'm sure the red paint will have faded.

All being well, you should be able to cut the car back to match.

The strips are held on with 3M adhesive tape.

It is very strong. however, I've removed a set of strips from an Aygo.

If you can, wait while summer, You need as much heat as possible.

I used a hair-dryer to get mine off. About 3" away on the hottest setting.

St art at the pointy ends, get 'em good & hot then stick your finger nails under the end

and start easing them off.

When you've got 3 or 4 inches off, you can direct the hair-dryer under the strip from the

peeled end.

If you take your time and go slowly, the adhesive comes away with the strip leaving nothing on the paintwork.

It's a long tedious job, but can be done.

Ian.

[Stevens_uk]

I'm sure the red paint will have faded.

All being well, you should be able to cut the car back to match.

The strips are held on with 3M adhesive tape.

It is very strong. however, I've removed a set of strips from an Aygo.

If you can, wait while summer, You need as much heat as possible.

I used a hair-dryer to get mine off. About 3" away on the hottest setting.

St art at the pointy ends, get 'em good & hot then stick your finger nails under the end

and start easing them off.

When you've got 3 or 4 inches off, you can direct the hair-dryer under the strip from the

peeled end.

If you take your time and go slowly, the adhesive comes away with the strip leaving nothing on the paintwork.

It's a long tedious job, but can be done.

Ian.

OK thanks for the advice, I will wait until summer then give it a go.