how do you remove those little bumper/side moulding strips? - Ford Forums

MrPlow2 · 11-23-2001, 03:47

i want to put chrome fairmont strips on the bumpers and door mouldings, but how do i remove the old ones without ripping the paint off?

Aussiblue · 11-23-2001, 05:28

Very careful and gentle application of a heat gun.

MrPlow2 · 11-23-2001, 05:55

hmmm...
what if you don't have a heat gun? hehe
would a hair dryer do?

Martin · 11-23-2001, 06:51

Ive heard of using some thin fishing line and using it to cut the foam/sticky backing behind the strip?

MrPlow2 · 11-23-2001, 07:04

hmmm... would that be possible? cuz the strips are recessed into the bumpers...

FM · 11-23-2001, 07:33

If all else fails you can always try some white spirit. Removes just about anything...

MrPlow2 · 11-23-2001, 07:44

i might see what they're like to peel off since it's only rubber... if it doesn't work out, oh well!

thanks guys!

Aussiblue · 11-24-2001, 04:12

The hair dryer might even be better as there is less chance of getting it too hot and bubbling the paint.

MrPlow2 · 11-24-2001, 10:03

well, yup!
that makes sense! hehe

i'll get those strips next week and i'll let you guys know what works.

thanks again!

EA S · 11-25-2001, 16:33

Don't know if this applies to your car, but on my EA S the red bumper strip is an insert. Remove the bumper and you'll see how it fits into the ends and how to pull it out.