how to remove this glue strip for the trim (pic)

AmericanZ71 · 06-16-2008, 05:30 PM

i am removing the trim today, and when i took off the first piece i had trouble getting this annoying glue strip off. what should i use? i used sap and tar remover, scrubbed hard, but still nothing. i dont want to use a hair dryer, that will take to long. i have a heat gun should i use that or will that be too hot for the paint?

TheBigRedZ71 · 06-16-2008, 05:39 PM

eraser wheel

Sweet Tea Man · 06-16-2008, 05:41 PM

bradjk · 06-16-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBigRedZ71

eraser wheel

works like a champ.

Bigg G · 06-16-2008, 05:59 PM

Using the eraser wheel is the most effective and painless method.

AmericanZ71 · 06-16-2008, 07:08 PM

where can i obtain one of these?

nice06z71 · 06-16-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AmericanZ71

where can i obtain one of these?

got mine from a local paint store

Crazed179 · 06-16-2008, 07:43 PM

I'd use a hatchet. no I think those eraser wheels are pretty expensive. I actually "rolled" mine off with my fingers..took a while and had to switch fingers alot but it was free

AmericanZ71 · 06-16-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazed179

I'd use a hatchet. no I think those eraser wheels are pretty expensive. I actually "rolled" mine off with my fingers..took a while and had to switch fingers alot but it was free

i did that for a little tiny panel and that took awhile. God forbid how long it would take to do the whole truck. i dont have that kind of time currently so i think i will go out and locate one of these eraser wheels, spend some extra dollars and get on with it. then use lighter fluid to scrub off the grime then use car polish to clear it up. i did this exactly to that little panel and it looks like it was just repainted.

Crazed179 · 06-16-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AmericanZ71

i did that for a little tiny panel and that took awhile. God forbid how long it would take to do the whole truck. i dont have that kind of time currently so i think i will go out and locate one of these eraser wheels, spend some extra dollars and get on with it. then use lighter fluid to scrub off the grime then use car polish to clear it up. i did this exactly to that little panel and it looks like it was just repainted.

sweet. yeah it took me a looong time. eraser wheel takes like 5 minutes, and you shouldn't have any "grime" left over.

AmericanZ71 · 06-16-2008, 07:58 PM

one other question guys, about how to use the eraser wheel? do i just touch the adhesive tape, let it do its thing, and will the clear coat be ruined at all? im a huge fan of saving my clear coat

virus · 06-16-2008, 08:10 PM

Good luck finding a eraser wheel I searched everywhere for one with no luck. I ended up buying 3m adhesive remover and kept soaking it then took a plastic squeegee like the ones used for vinyl and tint and worked it off still sucked.

Crazed179 · 06-16-2008, 08:17 PM

I'd take it to a body shop..they shouldn't charge but maybe $15 it doesn't take long at all and they'll have the easy tools and the wheels don't damage clearcoat

TheBigRedZ71 · 06-16-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AmericanZ71

one other question guys, about how to use the eraser wheel? do i just touch the adhesive tape, let it do its thing, and will the clear coat be ruined at all? im a huge fan of saving my clear coat

get a drill, cordless preferbly, and let it do work, dont apply much pressure, then give it a nice wax job after and presto!

cancritter · 06-16-2008, 09:55 PM

dags · 06-18-2008, 07:43 PM

Dude, if all that is left is the strip of adhesive..soften it with a hair dryer and roll off with your fingers, kinda sucks and takes a while to roll off(not to heat up), but you wont have to worry about rippin' your clear coat off.

Sweet Tea Man · 06-18-2008, 08:02 PM

use whats in hte above picture. go slow on speed until you get used to it. typically when using the wheel on a drill, aim it so the debris goes down toward the ground. keep it moving becuase it will build up heat quickly and burn the clear.

Dont worry though. its seriously not hard. just do as i said and you'll be fine. go slow until you get used to how it does its thing.

AmericanZ71 · 06-18-2008, 11:52 PM

i got it off yesterday. pull the trim right off, used the eraser, then took some lighter fluid and car polish to the left over grim and dirt and it looks amazing.

TheBigRedZ71 · 06-19-2008, 09:59 AM

Pics Required!

AmericanZ71 · 06-21-2008, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBigRedZ71

Pics Required!

pics will be up tomorrow!

06-16-2008, 05:30 PM	#1
AmericanZ71 Where is Winter?!?! Status: Offline Join Date: May 2008 Member ID: 89806 Pics: My Gallery Location: Pleasanton, California Age: 18 Posts: 730	how to remove this glue strip for the trim (pic) i am removing the trim today, and when i took off the first piece i had trouble getting this annoying glue strip off. what should i use? i used sap and tar remover, scrubbed hard, but still nothing. i dont want to use a hair dryer, that will take to long. i have a heat gun should i use that or will that be too hot for the paint? '97 Silverado 1500 Z71 w/ 5.7 XSB. Edelbrock Shortys, Magnaflow 11" DI/DO dumped, Wheatley Custom PCM tune - 89 octane, 80% TM removed. Soon to come - Dual Magnaflow 6" racing mufflers turned down with tips Last edited by AmericanZ71 : 06-16-2008 at 05:32 PM.

06-16-2008, 05:39 PM	#2
TheBigRedZ71 Dirt Road Poor Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2006 Member ID: 55953 Pics: My Gallery Location: Durham, NC Age: 21 Posts: 1,086	Re: how to remove this glue strip for the trim (pic) eraser wheel Courtsey of 454ss Got 4-wheel drives, some got mud on ‘em ---NC MEET--- http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/...ml#post3553771

06-16-2008, 05:41 PM	#3
Sweet Tea Man it'll go to 70...in first Status: Offline Join Date: Aug 2002 Member ID: 2294 Pics: My Gallery Location: Warner Robins, Georgia Age: 24 Posts: 5,314	Re: how to remove this glue strip for the trim (pic) I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life Only To Arrive Safely At Death....

06-16-2008, 05:59 PM	#5
Bigg G 95 C-1500 Ext. Silverado Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2007 Member ID: 76243 Pics: My Gallery Location: Maryland Age: 46 Posts: 460	Re: how to remove this glue strip for the trim (pic) Using the eraser wheel is the most effective and painless method. _____________________________________________ 1995 Silverado ECSB w/ a few mods done the right way. Fresh Paint & Wheels coming in 2009 !!!!

06-16-2008, 07:08 PM	#6
AmericanZ71 Where is Winter?!?! Status: Offline Join Date: May 2008 Member ID: 89806 Pics: My Gallery Location: Pleasanton, California Age: 18 Posts: 730	Re: how to remove this glue strip for the trim (pic) where can i obtain one of these? '97 Silverado 1500 Z71 w/ 5.7 XSB. Edelbrock Shortys, Magnaflow 11" DI/DO dumped, Wheatley Custom PCM tune - 89 octane, 80% TM removed. Soon to come - Dual Magnaflow 6" racing mufflers turned down with tips


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06-16-2008, 07:58 PM	#11
AmericanZ71 Where is Winter?!?! Status: Offline Join Date: May 2008 Member ID: 89806 Pics: My Gallery Location: Pleasanton, California Age: 18 Posts: 730	Re: how to remove this glue strip for the trim (pic) one other question guys, about how to use the eraser wheel? do i just touch the adhesive tape, let it do its thing, and will the clear coat be ruined at all? im a huge fan of saving my clear coat '97 Silverado 1500 Z71 w/ 5.7 XSB. Edelbrock Shortys, Magnaflow 11" DI/DO dumped, Wheatley Custom PCM tune - 89 octane, 80% TM removed. Soon to come - Dual Magnaflow 6" racing mufflers turned down with tips

06-16-2008, 08:10 PM	#12
virus Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: May 2008 Member ID: 88698 Pics: My Gallery Location: stafford, va Age: 34 Posts: 9	Re: how to remove this glue strip for the trim (pic) Good luck finding a eraser wheel I searched everywhere for one with no luck. I ended up buying 3m adhesive remover and kept soaking it then took a plastic squeegee like the ones used for vinyl and tint and worked it off still sucked. 2001 silverado ECSB 6" RCD suspension lift ,3" body lift,16x10 m/t classic II's, 35/16.00/16 boggers,K&N fipk, superchips tuner.

06-16-2008, 09:55 PM	#15
cancritter Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: May 2006 Member ID: 48067 Pics: My Gallery Location: Alberta Canada Age: 49 Posts: 1,845	Re: how to remove this glue strip for the trim (pic) [Stole/FOUND 13/03/08 :O) 91GM 4x4 excb 5.7 @ 40 over, Westers,Eld 3704.Lunati Trickflow 195 @1.6 RR,Hooker Walpro 190/overbuilt 700r4 /TCS TC,4.10/tru trac,14 bolt,Hooker LT,areofilter,Extreme TBI.msd and still adding 97/rclb/5.7/westers tune/stock 07/ 6.7 Cummins..truck included

06-18-2008, 07:43 PM	#16
dags Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2007 Member ID: 66639 Pics: My Gallery Location: CALI Posts: 397	Re: how to remove this glue strip for the trim (pic) Dude, if all that is left is the strip of adhesive..soften it with a hair dryer and roll off with your fingers, kinda sucks and takes a while to roll off(not to heat up), but you wont have to worry about rippin' your clear coat off.

06-18-2008, 08:02 PM	#17
Sweet Tea Man it'll go to 70...in first Status: Offline Join Date: Aug 2002 Member ID: 2294 Pics: My Gallery Location: Warner Robins, Georgia Age: 24 Posts: 5,314	Re: how to remove this glue strip for the trim (pic) use whats in hte above picture. go slow on speed until you get used to it. typically when using the wheel on a drill, aim it so the debris goes down toward the ground. keep it moving becuase it will build up heat quickly and burn the clear. Dont worry though. its seriously not hard. just do as i said and you'll be fine. go slow until you get used to how it does its thing. I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life Only To Arrive Safely At Death....

06-18-2008, 11:52 PM	#18
AmericanZ71 Where is Winter?!?! Status: Offline Join Date: May 2008 Member ID: 89806 Pics: My Gallery Location: Pleasanton, California Age: 18 Posts: 730	Re: how to remove this glue strip for the trim (pic) i got it off yesterday. pull the trim right off, used the eraser, then took some lighter fluid and car polish to the left over grim and dirt and it looks amazing. '97 Silverado 1500 Z71 w/ 5.7 XSB. Edelbrock Shortys, Magnaflow 11" DI/DO dumped, Wheatley Custom PCM tune - 89 octane, 80% TM removed. Soon to come - Dual Magnaflow 6" racing mufflers turned down with tips

06-19-2008, 09:59 AM	#19
TheBigRedZ71 Dirt Road Poor Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2006 Member ID: 55953 Pics: My Gallery Location: Durham, NC Age: 21 Posts: 1,086	Re: how to remove this glue strip for the trim (pic) Pics Required! Courtsey of 454ss Got 4-wheel drives, some got mud on ‘em ---NC MEET--- http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/...ml#post3553771

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