How do I remove this Chrome strip?

Macdaddy4738

Macdaddy4738

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The one found in the picture attached. Im looking to add some rock sliders (probably poison spyder Rocker Knockers)

Problem is, that damn strip is in the way, any tips on removing it?
 

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good choice on ditching the chrome. I have the poison spyder ones and I like them. How are those attached? Is it just some kind of adhesive? Maybe try heating it up and slowly prying it off.
 
It looks like just a stick on. Heat and chemicals are your friend. I would start by spraying the top with windex or similar cleaner and using a hairdryer to heat up a corner. Once you get it started, it will just be a test of patience to get it off without messing up the paint. However, if you are putting full rockers on it, you may not care, in which case, just rip em off ASAP with a crowbar!!!
 
Yeah I believe adhesive, and they are stuck on hardcore too.

Ive got a heat gun, but Im thinking it may be just a touch too much heat? I think its one of those used to strip paint or something.
 
careful with the carb cleaner/ brake clean. it may mess up the paint you want to keep.

why no just leave it on, IF the new rockers cover it up.
 
A big tree would be my method of choice
 
jph0913 said:
careful with the carb cleaner/ brake clean. it may mess up the paint you want to keep.

why no just leave it on, IF the new rockers cover it up.
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No way brake cleaner or carb cleaner is going to mess up a factory paint job. I would try the heat gun though as was said.


But why remove them? all of the superstrong axleshafts and tubing is made from chrome. It's way stronger than the psc sliders.
 
braxton357 said:
No way brake cleaner or carb cleaner is going to mess up a factory paint job. I would try the heat gun though as was said.
But why remove them? all of the superstrong axleshafts and tubing is made from chrome. It's way stronger than the psc sliders.
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They dont go under the body actually, they just stick on and end right above the side step.

I suppose I COULD leave them on, but Id rather not.
 
Borrow Erik's tranny removal winch.

:rolleyes:


Matt
 
hit an autobody store for some 3M adhesive remover stuff.

If that doesnt work, try the brake cleaner, Acetone, MEK or other harsher chemicals.. Most wont wreck your paint unless you leave it on there for a while.. If your going to cover it with a rocker guard does it really matter...

Id like to see the winch removal method tested..

Which reminds me of how we did stuff like that back home... Wait until dead of winter -20 degs.. peal up a corner and heave ho.. pop right off np..
 
yager said:
Id like to see the winch removal method tested..
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Easy. Sand/grind down the finish on a chunk on the front end.
Weld a d-ring, hook, bolt, or anything to it.
Slip winch hook onto welded item..
Park winching vehicle behind and at 90 deg to the side of the jeep.
Turn on winch.
Duck!
Laugh.
Drink beer.

yager said:
Wait until dead of winter -20 degs.. peal up a corner and heave ho.. pop right off np..
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You could do that too. But you don't have any reason to flinch or duck...
 
is it a decal if so you can get a eraser the go on a drill and you can rub it off works great I had decal all over my dodge Ram and that is how I did it.

before and after (with new paint)
 

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If the chrome strip is only on the side of the body and doesn't wrap underneath. You could take a piece of fishing line inbetween to wooden dowels and "cut" the adhesive off, by sliding the line inbetween the strip and body. and "sawing/pulling" the line. This is how I usually debadge my trucks the clean up the adhesive with 3M adhesive remover. Better than heating up the paint behind there with a heat gun.
 
Park one side in the sun for hours. It will soften the adhesive, which is probably double sided tape, and start on one corner and with a plastic spatula lift it up. If it fights you, do the fishing line and dowel trick. Get a buddy to help. Heat gun will remove the glue residue or use the spray on decal adhesive remover as previously suggested. Pack a lunch.

:beer:
 
First... What is it? Like said before, If a Decal, you can use the "Eraser" on a drill method. IF you can find the Eraser. I've been looking for an excuse to buy the "eraser wheel" for my Decal stuff I do.

If no on the eraser, then heat gun or high temp Hair dryer could loosen it up to peel off if it's not too old. It maybe brittle an djust do a bunch of flaking off. Then you'll want the Eraser method.

Acetone and Gasoline are good for removing goo!

Then again, if a decal, just mount over it. MUCH less work!

Or is it an actual metal plate that's chromed and glued/Siliconed on? if so, then pry one end up and start ripping. Metal spatula to scrap behind it as you go.
 
I'll be at uwharrie 9-21 to 9-23... that's not too awful far from Hickory.... come meet me there and we can winch it off at the outpost....
 
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