Subject: removing original body molding Sun Jan 24, 2016 10:14 pm
I want to remove the remaining original body side molding from my Caprice. Would a hair dryer make enough heat to do the job?
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Subject: Re: removing original body molding Sun Jan 24, 2016 10:42 pm
Yes, it will work. But, unless it's a commercial unit, it's not made for continuous duty. It will likely overheat and cut out from thermal overload if so protected, and melt if not. A cheap heat gun might be a better bet, and you won't incur the wrath of the hair drier owner...which can be an issue if you live under the same roof.
Happily married now for 30 years. I'm just sayin' here....
Fred Kiehl
Posts : 7180 Join date : 2009-11-13 Age : 75 Location : Largo, FL 33774
Subject: Re: removing original body molding Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:14 pm
Be careful with a regular heat gun, they can blister the paint.
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Posts : 1114 Join date : 2014-08-13 Age : 69 Location : Geneva, New York
Subject: Re: removing original body molding Tue Jan 26, 2016 6:20 am
Not to mention melt or distort the molding and burn your skin. Proceed with care.
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