debadging and body trim removal

chantz1991 · Sep 27, 2009

i have a 99 4dr lt tahoe z71 i want to de badge it and remove the trim on the sides, my only question ....is the trim glued/ashesived on, or does it clip on in the doors and body like older models... all suggestions apreciated

AtomicHoe094 · Sep 27, 2009

all glue..

96ProCompTahoe · Sep 27, 2009

1weasel · Sep 27, 2009

I would get an eraser wheel to get the glue off. Much faster. Just be careful that the body is clean and you don't burn through the paint.

AtomicHoe094 · Sep 28, 2009

EH just use some of that geu gone stuff. idk how the spell that shit.. ahah

xX Mavr1ck Xx · Sep 28, 2009

goo gone I think. lol

yooformula · Sep 28, 2009

goo gone sucked when I tried to use it. I ended up using goof off and a spray can of adhesive remover. Spray the glue and let it sit for a minute or 2 then pour the goof off on a rag and wipe with your fingertip. everything I tried took way too long.
here was my kit that I used, the rubbing compound worked incredibly!

drowndindreams · Sep 28, 2009

x2 on the goof off. it took me like 2 bottles though.

pulled the entire trim and rolled off most of the glue with my fingers, got huge blisters, but made my job easier. it took about 15 mimutes to completely remove all the glue on each section, door, rear door, fenders, so the process took about 2 hours.

AtomicHoe094 · Sep 28, 2009

well it all depends on the person using it

haks310 · Sep 28, 2009

Moldings are stuck on there using tape. LS/LT badges use glue. Chevrolet sign in the back is also tape.

**** goo gone, get yourself a 3M eraser wheel. I used a heat gun to heat up the corners of the molding, then pulled it right off. Took the eraser wheel and removed all the tape. Shouldn't take more than a hour and you wont have messed up blistered fingers afterward.

TNtahoeB · Sep 29, 2009

Haks is right. The 3M eraser wheel is the way to go. I just recently pulled all my trim off and the eraser wheel takes the double sided tape off quick. Plus they the 3M wheel will last you a while if you ever need it again. Rubbing alcohol will also clean up any left-over residue.

Miami-Yukon · Oct 8, 2009

Now my question is what about if your paint is original? (Well I think it is...) Is it gonna mess it up and peel the paint or look funny because the paint might be brighter under the trim??? Anyone done it this far along on original paint?

I want to do mine but dont want to repaint or should I say can't afford to paint!!!!

I've used the eraser before but on a new truck not one this old.....

"350Vortec" · Oct 8, 2009

Be careful. I took my passenger side moulding off and it peeled paint off. And was a darker color than the rest of the truck. But my driver side came out beautifully. When you peel the molding off. Peel it slowly, and look underneath to make sure its not taking paint off and you should be fine. I think i just ripped the passenger side trim off to fast.

Also, if you have any signs of bubbling where rust is starting to appear around the fenders. When you pull off the trim its almost gaurenteed to pull off huge chunks of rust. Happened to mine, Just letting you know man. Now im stuck with a ****** passenger side to bondo and paint.

Heres a pic of peeled paint.

Miami-Yukon · Oct 8, 2009

"350Vortec" said:
Be careful. I took my passenger side moulding off and it peeled paint off. And was a darker color than the rest of the truck. But my driver side came out beautifully. When you peel the molding off. Peel it slowly, and look underneath to make sure its not taking paint off and you should be fine. I think i just ripped the passenger side trim off to fast.

Also, if you have any signs of bubbling where rust is starting to appear around the fenders. When you pull off the trim its almost gaurenteed to pull off huge chunks of rust. Happened to mine, Just letting you know man. Now im stuck with a ****** passenger side to bondo and paint.

Heres a pic of peeled paint.

That's exactly what I am worried about because I don't have the funds to repaint the truck and no ones volunteering to give me a free one! I used to have a '06 Colorado show truck and took all the badges off with no problem but it was a new truck...

I think I'm gonna wait and do some serious thinking before I do that! Thanks for the info though.. Makes ya think first! Even though it would look ten times better without them on!!!

dwmmatt23 · Oct 8, 2009

"350Vortec" said:
Be careful. I took my passenger side moulding off and it peeled paint off. And was a darker color than the rest of the truck. But my driver side came out beautifully. When you peel the molding off. Peel it slowly, and look underneath to make sure its not taking paint off and you should be fine. I think i just ripped the passenger side trim off to fast.

Also, if you have any signs of bubbling where rust is starting to appear around the fenders. When you pull off the trim its almost gaurenteed to pull off huge chunks of rust. Happened to mine, Just letting you know man. Now im stuck with a ****** passenger side to bondo and paint.

Heres a pic of peeled paint.

use a hairdryer as you peel the molding off, makes it easier and cuts down on your chance of peeling off paint. just go slow with the hairdryer on it as your peeling and youll be cool. im also hesitant to do it cause i hate the clean up afterwards

haks310 · Oct 8, 2009

That is why I used a heat gun to heat up the glue behind the molding. My paint is original, 14 years old and it came out fine. And not to mention '95s used a ****** primer.

heat gun + eraser wheel = FTW

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