Body Side Molding

[Tonys Torch]

I would have said BSM but people like the Blackvette would have NEVER figured this thread out.

Moving on with my question??? If i were to take off my BSM whats up under it?
Is it glued on? Rivited on? After removal will i need to have holes filled at the body shop?

Just having some thoughts of taking it off the Z16.

NO BV you cant have it for your car!!! So quit sending PM's asking me for it since its MINE

 

[theblackvette]

If you removed your BSM, you would find rats and roaches! Only in your junker!

Just my opinion.

I would have said BSM but people like the Blackvette would have NEVER figured this thread out.

Moving on with my question??? If i were to take off my BSM whats up under it?
Is it glued on? Rivited on? After removal will i need to have holes filled at the body shop?

Just having some thoughts of taking it off the Z16.

NO BV you cant have it for your car!!! So quit sending PM's asking me for it since its MINE

 

[MsSchroder]

Tony's T:

I've been researching this some. I'm going to remove mine, hopefully Sunday. I'll post lots of pics when I do.
From what I have read, there is tape underneath that can be removed, with some elbow grease.

Here are a couple of threads that I've bookmarked about the subject:

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13102&highlight=body+side+molding

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47324&page=1&pp=15

Tammy

 

[Pac-man]

I've removed two sets so far. Very easy. Heat with blow drier. Run fishing line under to separate, then pull off slowly. Clean doors with 3m adhesive and label remover, then polish and wax area.

 

[mqqn]

I would have said BSM but people like the Blackvette would have NEVER figured this thread out.

Moving on with my question??? If i were to take off my BSM whats up under it?
Is it glued on? Rivited on? After removal will i need to have holes filled at the body shop?

Just having some thoughts of taking it off the Z16.

NO BV you cant have it for your car!!! So quit sending PM's asking me for it since its MINE

You will find no holes or any damage (unless you do damage removing the BSM).

They are held on with the molding adhesive strips - and as has been stated - a good 14lb test monofilament line will do the trick.

Some have found that the car has faded slightly, so the area under the BSM could be less faded and thus show up as a darker line down the car - but I have never seen this.

I like BSM's personally.

best regards -

mqqn

 

[Roadfrog]

It's really very easy. Just get a large slot head screw driver or wood chisel, pry it under one end of the BSM, then hammer the screw driver along the BSM as it pulls away from the car. Then, have the car repainted Torch Red or some other decent color.. :L

I would have said BSM but people like the Blackvette would have NEVER figured this thread out.

Moving on with my question??? If i were to take off my BSM whats up under it?
Is it glued on? Rivited on? After removal will i need to have holes filled at the body shop?

Just having some thoughts of taking it off the Z16.

NO BV you cant have it for your car!!! So quit sending PM's asking me for it since its MINE

 

[Tonys Torch]

Thanks, Thanks, Thanks

Tony's T:

I've been researching this some. I'm going to remove mine, hopefully Sunday. I'll post lots of pics when I do.
From what I have read, there is tape underneath that can be removed, with some elbow grease.

Here are a couple of threads that I've bookmarked about the subject:

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13102&highlight=body+side+molding

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47324&page=1&pp=15

Tammy

Wonderful responses on the BSM removal and i appreciate the solution..... I cant wait to look into taking this off. I have seen alot of Z06's without the BSM and i like the looks better. I dont park next to anyone so i dont worry about door chips.

Thanks again and if anyone with a Z16 has done this post a pic because i would like to see if there is a color change after removal.

thanks T. T.

HEY Roadfrog can i try your method on your RED Z?????

 

[Roadfrog]

Tony, no problem on TRYING that method on my car at all!! Can you run faster than 3000 ft. per second?? That's about what would be coming at you from a 20 round clip. I always try to accomodate my friends!! :L

Wonderful responses on the BSM removal and i appreciate the solution..... I cant wait to look into taking this off. I have seen alot of Z06's without the BSM and i like the looks better. I dont park next to anyone so i dont worry about door chips.

Thanks again and if anyone with a Z16 has done this post a pic because i would like to see if there is a color change after removal.

thanks T. T.

HEY Roadfrog can i try your method on your RED Z?????

 

[NEO-ZR1]

Some have found that the car has faded slightly, so the area under the BSM could be less faded and thus show up as a darker line down the car - but I have never seen this.
mqqn

I have seen the fading before on other vehicles. Generally everyday vehicles that are not garaged and have high mileage. Have a friend with a 99 tahoe forest green 140K miles. Where the moulding was is now darker than the rest of the truck, almost looks like a racing stripe, also it was textured like the paint started to bubble then got cooked and hardened.

I have a 01' Tahoe 30K miles. Took off the moulding. no color change underneath.

 

[Tonys Torch]

Wonderful info

I have seen the fading before on other vehicles. Generally everyday vehicles that are not garaged and have high mileage. Have a friend with a 99 tahoe forest green 140K miles. Where the moulding was is now darker than the rest of the truck, almost looks like a racing stripe, also it was textured like the paint started to bubble then got cooked and hardened.

I have a 01' Tahoe 30K miles. Took off the moulding. no color change underneath.

Hey thanks for the information, i believe i would be okay because i have less that 1300 miles and its garaged except for some Sat. nights of cruzing.

HEY Roadfrog.. i'd like to SEE how HIGH you can JUMP????????

I have something for you down here in Texas BUD!!

You cant outrun this BOY!!!

Comeon down hillbilly!!!!!

 

[Roadfrog]

Tony, Tony, Tony.....you know not what you're up against. I lived in Texas for 9 years too long. The Gunny Sgt. in Full Metal Jacket is right...there ain't nothing but steers and ...... in Texas.

So sorry such a great guy like you lives there. BTW, I also have a single shot .50 cal. sniper job and it looks like I'll have to put your name on a round. It'll reach out and touch ya..... Run!! Tony!! Run!!! Faster, Faster!!

Hey thanks for the information, i believe i would be okay because i have less that 1300 miles and its garaged except for some Sat. nights of cruzing.

HEY Roadfrog.. i'd like to SEE how HIGH you can JUMP????????

I have something for you down here in Texas BUD!!

You cant outrun this BOY!!!

Comeon down hillbilly!!!!!

 

[Tonys Torch]

You know what they say in Texas?

Tony, Tony, Tony.....you know not what you're up against. I lived in Texas for 9 years too long. The Gunny Sgt. in Full Metal Jacket is right...there ain't nothing but steers and ...... in Texas.

So sorry such a great guy like you lives there. BTW, I also have a single shot .50 cal. sniper job and it looks like I'll have to put your name on a round. It'll reach out and touch ya..... Run!! Tony!! Run!!! Faster, Faster!!

Ouote "You know what they say in Texas?"

TALK IS CHEAP!!

Im waiting on that RED Z to arrive so i can put you out of your mysery
Roadfrog.

i cant say whats in your home town state there :eyerole . But its full of PUNKS like The Blackvette..

 

[Roadfrog]

Tony... be nice now!!

You won't feel a thing or even hear the muzzle blast. I even bought and overnighted a couple cases of red Krylon to ya so you can make your Vette look better before I squeeze the trigger. It might even reach ya from here if I sight in from on top of the mountain I live on.

Ouote "You know what they say in Texas?"

TALK IS CHEAP!!

Im waiting on that RED Z to arrive so i can put you out of your mysery
Roadfrog.

i cant say whats in your home town state there :eyerole . But its full of PUNKS like The Blackvette..