[MrPlow2]

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]

Very careful and gentle application of a heat gun.

 

[MrPlow2]

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

 

[Martin]

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

 

[MrPlow2]

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

 

[FM]

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

 

[MrPlow2]

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]

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

 

[MrPlow2]

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]

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.

 

[XR8chic]

Ok.... never tried it on an AU, but this is how I have removed them in the past...

1. grab screw driver.
2. jam screw driver behind plastic stripe.
3. pull (very hard)

the double sided tape that holds them on will give way before the paint does.

 

[EA S]

Ok.... never tried it on an AU, but this is how I have removed them in the past...

1. grab screw driver.
2. jam screw driver behind plastic stripe.
3. pull (very hard)

the double sided tape that holds them on will give way before the paint does.

Would probably work on the EA. I'm a bit rusty as it was a while back. I had my bumper off to align it and I fixed up the tape while I was there, because it was a touch too long and bubbled near the end where it goes behind the bumper.