Chrome wheel trim

[96ExplorerXL4x4]

So, i got the plain-jane 96 XL with the chrome wheel well trim. I have been told that it would look better if I took it off. Washing the X today, I am starting to agree with them. It's coroded in area's and is even "loose" on a coupla of the ends...

So, I know I can just rip it off rather easily. BUT, what can I expect underneath it? Residue from the adhesive; any products you'd suggest to remove it if there is any? Will the color be darker due to it being covored?

Coupla pics:

Thanks!

-John

 

[MONMIX]

most likely much of the adheasive will remain.

That stuff is tough to remove. I have an air tool that works like a charm, but you need a compressor to use it. A whole lot of goo-gone and a whole lot of thumb action is another possibility.

If you pull very very carefully you might and I say might beable to keep all the adheasive on the moulding.

 

[96ExplorerXL4x4]

most likely much of the adheasive will remain.

That stuff is tough to remove. I have an air tool that works like a charm, but you need a compressor to use it. A whole lot of goo-gone and a whole lot of thumb action is another possibility.

If you pull very very carefully you might and I say might beable to keep all the adheasive on the moulding.

What about discoloring?

 

[MONMIX]

your ex looks fairly shiny

Seems you will notice but no one else will.

 

[churd69]

most likely much of the adheasive will remain.

That stuff is tough to remove. I have an air tool that works like a charm, but you need a compressor to use it. A whole lot of goo-gone and a whole lot of thumb action is another possibility.

If you pull very very carefully you might and I say might beable to keep all the adheasive on the moulding.

maybe a little heat from a blow dryer?

-Rich

 

[MONMIX]

yeah