Damn 3M and there double sided foam tape - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bretthan · 08-31-2005, 12:03 PM

Hi there, my 94 chevy has chrome bed rail caps on it, and a chrome tailgate cap on it. The only problem is that the tailgate cap is dented all to hell, and I would like to remove it. I went to take it off last night, thinking that the 5 screws I could see were the only thing holding it on. Turns out that theres also double sided foam tape holding it on. I left in on in fear that the tape wouldn't come with it. My question is if theres any easy way of removing this tape that doesn't require repainting the tailgate.

>X< · 08-31-2005, 07:52 PM

how dare you damn the best company with the most innovative products in the world. get some wire and run it behing the molding then use a Eraser Wheel on a drill to remove the tape. i'm sure a bodyshop will take it off for you for a few hundred bucks

neonlarry · 08-31-2005, 08:43 PM

I would pull off what you can with the trim. Then use a plastic scrapper that won't scratch the paint to get most of the rest. Then last something on the order of 3M adhesive remover or goo gone(be sure to try on a hidden paint surface first).

cdowns · 08-31-2005, 11:29 PM

take a strong piece of fishing line put it under the edge a pull it down under the trim pull with a sawing action down the trim piece to remove the trim //local autoboby supplier will have a spray to remove whats left without damage to the paint you will need to buff the spot after getting the tape residue off

jostrans68 · 09-01-2005, 03:43 AM

I work at a detail shop we use a hair dryer get it hot comes off easy then use 3m wax and adhesive remover ..will not hurt paint this way

KP1972 · 09-02-2005, 04:19 PM

Let me say "amen" to jostrans' comment. With any of the other suggestions you may scratch or gouge the surface.

>X< · 09-04-2005, 07:22 PM

^^^^^^^^no. i've debadged hundreds of vehicles for detailing/bodyshop purposes and i do it the same everytime, whether its getting painted or not. if you keep pressure on the wire/line it wont ever touch the paint.

08-31-2005, 12:03 PM	#1
bretthan Damn those ricers Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 51	Damn 3M and there double sided foam tape Hi there, my 94 chevy has chrome bed rail caps on it, and a chrome tailgate cap on it. The only problem is that the tailgate cap is dented all to hell, and I would like to remove it. I went to take it off last night, thinking that the 5 screws I could see were the only thing holding it on. Turns out that theres also double sided foam tape holding it on. I left in on in fear that the tape wouldn't come with it. My question is if theres any easy way of removing this tape that doesn't require repainting the tailgate. __________________ 1994 Chevy Cheyenne C1500 ext.cab s/box Nothin special right now, just got a 350 with no cat. converter, and a magnaflow muffler In God We Trust, Vengeance is Mine, Sayeth the Lord, NO FEAR! Indian Larry 1949-2004

08-31-2005, 07:52 PM	#2
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	how dare you damn the best company with the most innovative products in the world. get some wire and run it behing the molding then use a Eraser Wheel on a drill to remove the tape. i'm sure a bodyshop will take it off for you for a few hundred bucks __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

08-31-2005, 08:43 PM	#3
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	I would pull off what you can with the trim. Then use a plastic scrapper that won't scratch the paint to get most of the rest. Then last something on the order of 3M adhesive remover or goo gone(be sure to try on a hidden paint surface first). __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

08-31-2005, 11:29 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	take a strong piece of fishing line put it under the edge a pull it down under the trim pull with a sawing action down the trim piece to remove the trim //local autoboby supplier will have a spray to remove whats left without damage to the paint you will need to buff the spot after getting the tape residue off __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-01-2005, 03:43 AM	#5
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	I work at a detail shop we use a hair dryer get it hot comes off easy then use 3m wax and adhesive remover ..will not hurt paint this way __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado

09-02-2005, 04:19 PM	#6
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	Let me say "amen" to jostrans' comment. With any of the other suggestions you may scratch or gouge the surface. __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt

09-04-2005, 07:22 PM	#7
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	^^^^^^^^no. i've debadged hundreds of vehicles for detailing/bodyshop purposes and i do it the same everytime, whether its getting painted or not. if you keep pressure on the wire/line it wont ever touch the paint. __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.



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