Is there a trick to removing the glue/tape from the side trim itself?
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Year: 2000
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Is there a trick to removing the glue/tape from the side trim itself?
I got my trim off on both sides of the XJ and used the eraser wheel to remove the residue on the paint. But, I am having a hell of a time getting it off the actual plastic trim... the wheel won't do any good because it will melt the plastic. Goo Gone has been soaking on it overnight but still doesn't want to budge, and goof off will probably damage the plastic also.... any other suggestions before I just end up leaving it off?
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I got my trim off on both sides of the XJ and used the eraser wheel to remove the residue on the paint. But, I am having a hell of a time getting it off the actual plastic trim... the wheel won't do any good because it will melt the plastic. Goo Gone has been soaking on it overnight but still doesn't want to budge, and goof off will probably damage the plastic also.... any other suggestions before I just end up leaving it off?
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From: Lost in the wilds of Virginia
Year: 1998 Classic (I'll get it running soon....) and 02 Grand
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A few suggestions, in no particular order:
- Test the Goof-Off carefully on a tiny spot. A Q-Tip would be good for that.
- Try a hair dryer. Heat makes most adhesive softer.
- Try Turtle Wax Bug and Tar Remover
- Try kerosene.
- Try diesel.
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From: Music City
Year: 1994.5
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6 4.0 HO
I got my trim off on both sides of the XJ and used the eraser wheel to remove the residue on the paint. But, I am having a hell of a time getting it off the actual plastic trim... the wheel won't do any good because it will melt the plastic. Goo Gone has been soaking on it overnight but still doesn't want to budge, and goof off will probably damage the plastic also.... any other suggestions before I just end up leaving it off?
A few things which I used that worked were
Aircraft Decal Remover spray
a heat gun
it takes a steady hand to operate....
I had a plastic scraper for vinyl removal ,or a credit card ,too.
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Thanks...
So far I decided to leave it off after doing a wash/wax today and seeing how it all came out... I wasn’t sure I’d like it without the trim but I think it’s going to grow on me. Seems a
lot of people tear it off and not put it back on, huh?
So far I decided to leave it off after doing a wash/wax today and seeing how it all came out... I wasn’t sure I’d like it without the trim but I think it’s going to grow on me. Seems a
lot of people tear it off and not put it back on, huh?
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From: Poulsbo,Wa
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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Yah , hair dryer/ heat gun is where i would start.......Less heat is a good way to start....too much will mess up your paint...
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