how do you get the plastic door protectors off
05-14-2007, 04:40 PM
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how do you get the plastic door protectors off
i want to get the black plastic door protectors on my 1995 dx coup off so i can repaint them are they glued on or do they just pop off?
05-14-2007, 04:57 PM
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Re: how do you get the plastic door protectors off (bka112)
The rubber Door Edge Guards (they make OEM metal ones for ~$20, colormatched) are glued in... Before you start, it might help to wipe the Rubber Guard with a damp cloth if it's old, to help prevent cracking/breaking.
Carefully peel away the rubber guard from the door edge. If the glue is too sticky, you might use a heat gun (blowdryer) on a low setting to help.
After doing so, you should clean the edges from the old adhesive using an automotive grime/tar/bug remover. Using alcohol or lighter fluid might damage your paint.
I'd reccommend rubber cement to re-apply your door edge. Remember to lace both sides of the contact surface, allowing it to dry slightly. The excess is easily rubbed away.
Hope it helps!
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Carefully peel away the rubber guard from the door edge. If the glue is too sticky, you might use a heat gun (blowdryer) on a low setting to help.
After doing so, you should clean the edges from the old adhesive using an automotive grime/tar/bug remover. Using alcohol or lighter fluid might damage your paint.
I'd reccommend rubber cement to re-apply your door edge. Remember to lace both sides of the contact surface, allowing it to dry slightly. The excess is easily rubbed away.
Hope it helps!
JasonGhostz
05-14-2007, 05:01 PM
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Re: how do you get the plastic door protectors off (bka112)
If you're talking about the Side Protectors (aka "Molding"), then you should look for a rounded-top hex nut near the door's rear edge (at least, this is the way it is on 96-00 Civics). After removing it, remove your interior door panel and pop out the clips from inside the door. You risk damaging the clips/molding/door skin if you don't...
Hope this helps,
JasonGhostz
Hope this helps,
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