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Trim on side of car, and front wheel well splash guards 850

posted by  95.850.GLT on  Thu Jul 15 10:03 CST 2004
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Not being able to find Forever Black in my area, I bought some Mothers "Back to Black" to restore the trim on my bumpers, side trim, and front wheel well splash guards.

My question(s) is/are: can the trim and splash guards be removed so I don't get any of the restoration material on the body's paint, and if so, is a special tool needed to remove the side trim, or does it just snap off? I want to start on this small project this coming Monday or Tuesday (7/19-7/20).

Regarding splash guards; are they available for the rear wheel wells as well? (not just for looks, but in consideration of other motorists on the road)

Randy








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    Trim on side of car, and front wheel well splash guards 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be Paul on  Thu Jul 15 16:21 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    Most of those trim pieces are factory installed with plastic clips .that
    are good for only one use and can't be reused.
    Unless you want to buy all new clips








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    Trim on side of car, and front wheel well splash guards 850

    posted by  Hannaman on  Thu Jul 15 11:35 CST 2004
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    Oh I forgot, you cannot remove the front splash guards as they are riveted in. The reason I know is because I had to replace a rivet when my wife took out the splash guard in a snow bank.








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      Trim on side of car, and front wheel well splash guards 850

      posted by  someone claiming to be Stormin Norman on  Fri Jul 16 09:47 CST 2004 [RELATED]

      Rivets can be drilled out, yes?








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    Trim on side of car, and front wheel well splash guards 850

    posted by  Hannaman on  Thu Jul 15 11:35 CST 2004
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    Oh I forgot, you cannot remove the front splash guards as they are riveted in. The reason I know is because I had to replace a rivet when my wife took out the splash guard in a snow bank.








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    Trim on side of car, and front wheel well splash guards 850

    posted by  Hannaman on  Thu Jul 15 11:33 CST 2004
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    The side trim cannot be removed as it is glued. Regarding rear splash guards, they are worth the investment - just stick with Volvo's which screw right in. In the meantime I would use cheap masking tape to protect the body.







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