MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: jonbmx900 on March 20, 2012, 07:37:12 pm

Title: side moulding removal
Post by: jonbmx900 on March 20, 2012, 07:37:12 pm

hi all as title does anyone know how to remover the side mouldings on a 3dr mk5 golf please

jon

Title: Re: side moulding removal
Post by: Matto on March 20, 2012, 10:33:37 pm

If you mean the door rub strips you could use the same method I use for debadging. Fishing line tied between 2 pens or similar then run it down the back of the moulding in a sawing motion like a cheese wire. Then use some tar and glue remover to remove the backing tape.

This will work if they are only stuck on and not held on with clips. I would wait for someone else to confirm that.  :happy2:

Title: Re: side moulding removal
Post by: keano on March 20, 2012, 10:43:06 pm

Yep fishing line or credit card.

Be warned though. Once they're off, they're off. Will need super super tape or super glue lol

Title: Re: side moulding removal
Post by: jonbmx900 on March 20, 2012, 11:01:09 pm

Do there aren't any clips or fixing screws then just the adhesive

Thanks for the replies

Title: Re: side moulding removal
Post by: adamf on March 22, 2012, 09:47:21 pm

Just adhesive. But have little bits raised that slot into holes in the doors + 1/4 panels. Use a spreader/ card. Its probably easier to buy new ones to fit back on rather than spending all the time cleaning glue off the old ones and sticking back on. They never sit nicely after as tape is normally too thick compared to the standard adhesive.