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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 06:02 PM
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Removing "door ding" guards on a 91

I have seen the rubber strips removed on many 3rd gens here. Just wondering if it is easy to take off as I think. Just pull it off, get as much residue off, clay bar, wax and you're done? No holes or anything? Thanks for your help!
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 07:16 PM
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use a heat gun to pull it off, enoughheat and it ill peel off.

use goo gone or your choice of non paint killing adhesive remover.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 07:16 PM
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yeah but its a very long job... if u dont have a heat gun the glue that you have to get off of the door wont come off easly... by hand and with an adhisive remover it will take you about 2 hours a side.... at least!!

- if u have a heat gun.... just remove the inside door panel and heat up the door from the inside .. and then pull the door guards off... when done right no glue will be left on the car door.

edit: beat me to it...
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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i winon speed!!!

you win on style and detail....
nice sig cheezer
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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thank you,

for the host
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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what chris said (yes nice sig chris, please say ur ricer days r over)
as for the side moldings people have also used a rub wheel that u can put in a drill to get the glue off
also beware they do serve a purpose so dont be pissed when little dingers start showing up
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:35 PM
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so a regular hair drier wont heat enough? how much will a heat gun cost? Pick one up where?
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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one time use might be able to rent at home depot....
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 09:35 PM
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35 bucks at sears.. thought i was only going to use it once... but i use it all the time.. its great.
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 07:07 AM
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thanks for the help guys, I am going to try it today. I know the guards serve a purpose but they have to go! They are not the same white as the car anymore ant it is pissing me off....
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