Well just as the subject states what is the best method to use to shave moldings i've got a 2005 cavy and had it since febuary will the paint be faded underneathe or should i be good to go?

from what i hear....
fishing line and goo gone.
use the fishing line in a sawing motion up and down to separate the molding from the car. then use the goo gone to take off any gummy residue that has been left. good luck.



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isint goo gone gas based or something? you sure thats safe on paint? i was unsure about that aspect.


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Any chemical you use will strip your wax off...so just rewax and you're good to go.

fishing line and bug and tar remover was fine for me. shouldnt be any fading on that new of a car.


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is it required to buff aterwards or just wax?

You shouldn't need to buff it, especially since it's a new car. Below is a quick how to I wrote on removing badges and side mouldings.

Materials:
- fishing line
- scissors
- gloves (optional; I highly recommend using them because the fishing line will really start to hurt your fingers after a while)
- 3M Adhesive and Tar Remover (in a teal can; can be found by automotive paint at Wal-Mart)
- a towel or rag

Instructions:
1.) Cut a piece of fishing line that is about a foot long. No matter how careful you are the fishing line will eventually break and you will need to cut more.
2.) Take the piece of fishing line and put it behind one end of the moulding or badge. Begin working it up and down behind the moulding or badge.
3.) Continue working it up and down until the moulding or badge comes completely off.
4.) Once the moulding or badge has come completely off, spray some 3M Adhesive and Tar Remover on the area and let it sit for a few minutes.
5.) Take a towel or rag and start scrubbing the area. You will have to re-spray the remover a few times to get all the adhesive off.
6.) Once all the adhesive has come off, wash and wax the car and you’re done.

I hope that helps you. Good luck.

well fishin line is "ole skool", i have a wide body side molding scraper and i usally just get the end off and pull it off if i know the customer doesn`t want them on any more
or i use a wide body side molding tool that connects to my air hammer and that molding comes off like butter ( experience needed with that)
then i use a pin strip /double sided tape easer wheel on my drill zip tape comes right off
use a little bit of dx 440 for any removing of any material left i usally do buff just to be safe presto!!! all better


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