KenC

You just didn't know what was under there, or was scared to.

I took my side trim off today. I always thought these cars look better with out them. They will be for sale soon. I took them off carefully to preserve the condition. PM me if interested!

But my question is, Do I now need to repaint or is there something out there that will take that orange/pink stuff off? What is that stuff? I have already used "Goo-gone" and lots of elbow rubbing. The pics are the best I can get it.
Was thinking of rubbing compound next, anyone out there done this without a re-paint?

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GOBOGIE

Humm, I've always liked the look of mine???

IMB951

try using 3M adhesive remover before going for the repaint.

85944na

use rubbing compound, 3m regular cut works well, it may not work, but if adhesive remover doesn't work try the compound, paint clay also is worth a shot as is a gentle wet sand(last resort) Don't think repaint just yet.

AznDrgn

wow I'm surprised you got that off so cleanly. Every one that I've ever tried to remove has pulled the paint off with it. As far as getting the goop off try a touch of acetone but make sure you rinse it off when you get done and then follow up but a good buffing.

Boricua944

100 grit sandpaper???? YES?/ NO? lol

Boricua944

one of these mayber??

ckathens

I was looking at this a couple of days ago in the Factory Repair Manual, and they suggested using this special kind of knife which looked sort of like a putty knife... If you have a copy of the Factory Repair Manual, turn to the section on removing or adding trim, and you should find it, along with some diagrams and suggestions on getting that goo off...

eman930

use a heat gun and a plastic razor blade, Then if there is any little spots left, you can use a #2 pencil eraser to remove them, this is how we remove it off of toyota's at work

KenC

The surface is smooth to the touch and all the excess has been removed using goo-gone and a kitchen green scrub pad. But now it appears that I'm level with and some spots below the paint job surface. Going to try those suggestions above and let you guys know.

bloodraven

hmmm...sounds like something I may be doing when I get my new one...I always liked the no trim look

Wormhole

Thanks for the post. I will be taking mine off soon as well, more because it's a track car. Try compounding it out. Let me know how it goes.

Flight_951

Ken, if the car has been repainted in the past, and they sprayed right over the bump strips, I don't think you can fix the variance in appearance. I've seen a number of 944's where they repainted right over the strips.

Graufuchs

Yeah like mine.....