Door / side molding tape?

[Denali2k8]

Trying to find which 3m tape is the best for the side molding on my 08 Yukon Denali. Search function is not working for me so sorry if it's been addressed before.

 

[Big Mama]

I used the 1” 3M the package is gone but it said for exterior trim. My door molding came loose a couple years ago no problem since. Be sure to use some tape to mark placement before removing

 

[Ilikemtb999]

I just used the 3m stuff at advance auto. I’d suggest letting the side moldings sit in the sun before installing. Made them nice and flexible. My Sierra ones had started to peel off and got deformed. Leaving them in the sun before sticking on got them pliable enough to stick them on and stay flat again.

 

[dnt1010]

I have noticed that the drivers door at the rear is sticking out a bit at the rear of the door. I guess that I would have to remove it completely to refasten it? What is the best way to remove without damaging the paint or moulding?

 

[Ilikemtb999]

I just let it sit in the sun and then pulled. You can use fishing line too if it’s difficult to take off. Either adhesive remover, goof off or an eraser wheel to remove the old stuff.


I’m glad my Tahoe doesn’t have any. Looks so much better.

 

[cfmistry]

I have noticed that the drivers door at the rear is sticking out a bit at the rear of the door. I guess that I would have to remove it completely to refasten it? What is the best way to remove without damaging the paint or moulding?

Funny you say that, mine is the same on both sides! Almost look like somebody tried to pry it off from that spot!

 

[dnt1010]

I had a 2016 Denali PU that did the same thing it was refastened under warranty but I have no idea how they got it off or what they used to refasten it with. Here is a pic of it. I have not bothered to do a pic of the ** door yet but it looks about the same. ** is just my beater daily driver but I still like to keep it in good shape...

 

[Denali2k8]

I just used the 3m stuff at advance auto. I’d suggest letting the side moldings sit in the sun before installing. Made them nice and flexible. My Sierra ones had started to peel off and got deformed. Leaving them in the sun before sticking on got them pliable enough to stick them on and stay flat again.

What is this "sun" you speak of? It's December here in the Midwest....
I will have to use my trusty heat gun of course.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

Vacation time

 

[Big Mama]

The door molding and cracked dashes seem to be widespread. Be careful when you remove them it’s easy to scratch the paint underneath even with plastic tools (not that I know anyone who did that) Goo gone wouldn’t take the old glue off but turtle wax remover did

 

[totalpackage]

2010 LT Tahoe: So from reading thru this post i will be using fishing line and Turtle Wax remover and 1" 3M exterior tape.
Do to it being winter and not having a heat gun but placing in the oven for mmmm 20 minutes at 100 degrees? Not sure if it would be hot enough but would evenly disburse the heat? Recommendations?

 

[Ilikemtb999]

Id just wait till summer

 

[Big Mama]

You’re going to need some heat for removal to make sure you don’t take any paint with you. Do you have a Harbor Freight? They have heat guns for $10 on sale. If not how about a blow dryer?

 

[dnt1010]

Going to give it a try, mine is raised up a lot now. I do not think my 09 Tahoe would look good without the trim pieces,
plus it would be a lot of work to pull all 4 off and I would probably scratch the paint before done Haha

 

[Big Mama]

Use a piece of fishing string between the trim and door to avoid scratches and an eraser or glue remover. 3M makes a good one. Good luck