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**Ricks1971** · 02-22-2024, 10:28 AM

I am in the process in replacing both side door moldings and I have removed the old moldings and I need help in getting the old glue off the doors without damaging the paint. thanks Rick

**1970cstblazer** · 02-22-2024, 10:46 AM

I've used WD-40 with good results. Spray on and let soak for a few minutes. Clean after adhesive removed with Dawn dish soap. Goo-gone should work well too. Do not use gasoline or paint thinner.

**Ricks1971** · 02-22-2024, 10:59 AM

Thanks I will try this

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-22-2024, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricks1971

I am in the process in replacing both side door moldings and I have removed the old moldings and I need help in getting the old glue off the doors without damaging the paint. thanks Rick

Yep, WD-40 and wash. The oil will take it off so easily. I wouldn't bother with goo gone, ever. I find it worthless. Edit: Heat it up with a blow drier.

PbFut · 02-22-2024, 11:35 AM

Depends on what was used. The glue on my 72 was stupid hard in some areas. Not likely a weather stripping glue. Nothing would soften it. I was painting so not an issue to wire wheel it being careful with the seam areas. If I was just changing weather stripping, I would have gotten the soft stuff off with WD40, or goof off, and left the hard glue in place and resealed with correct glue if needed. If you have some rust showing anywhere under the stripping and not painting, dab some converter on the spots just to slow things down. Certainly not a permanent solution but buys time and reduces forward progress of the rust. Most converters turn the rust and bare metal to a mat black color.

**michael bustamante** · 02-22-2024, 11:52 AM

goof off....

LS short box · 02-22-2024, 05:14 PM

You could try a 3M "eraser" wheel. Goes in a drill. Works well for taking decals off. Taking off double sided tape left on the body after removing the body moldings.
We use it all the time at the body shop I help at a couple days a week.

don t. - 72gmc · 02-24-2024, 08:28 AM

Cuz I have it on hand, I use PBlaster. I also use a piece of paper towel, sprayed w/Pb, and placed on the item to be removed. Helps to let it soak in. Can reapply PB as needed.

HTH...Don.

02-22-2024, 10:28 AM	#1
Ricks1971 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarkrange Tennessee Posts: 1,757	Cleaning the old glue off the door moldings help I am in the process in replacing both side door moldings and I have removed the old moldings and I need help in getting the old glue off the doors without damaging the paint. thanks Rick

02-22-2024, 10:46 AM	#2
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,287	Re: Cleaning the old glue off the door moldings help I've used WD-40 with good results. Spray on and let soak for a few minutes. Clean after adhesive removed with Dawn dish soap. Goo-gone should work well too. Do not use gasoline or paint thinner. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

02-22-2024, 10:59 AM	#3
Ricks1971 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarkrange Tennessee Posts: 1,757	Re: Cleaning the old glue off the door moldings help Thanks I will try this

02-22-2024, 11:35 AM	#5
PbFut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Ca Posts: 407	Re: Cleaning the old glue off the door moldings help Depends on what was used. The glue on my 72 was stupid hard in some areas. Not likely a weather stripping glue. Nothing would soften it. I was painting so not an issue to wire wheel it being careful with the seam areas. If I was just changing weather stripping, I would have gotten the soft stuff off with WD40, or goof off, and left the hard glue in place and resealed with correct glue if needed. If you have some rust showing anywhere under the stripping and not painting, dab some converter on the spots just to slow things down. Certainly not a permanent solution but buys time and reduces forward progress of the rust. Most converters turn the rust and bare metal to a mat black color.

02-22-2024, 11:52 AM	#6
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,814	Re: Cleaning the old glue off the door moldings help goof off.... __________________ 1967custom

02-22-2024, 05:14 PM	#7
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,923	Re: Cleaning the old glue off the door moldings help You could try a 3M "eraser" wheel. Goes in a drill. Works well for taking decals off. Taking off double sided tape left on the body after removing the body moldings. We use it all the time at the body shop I help at a couple days a week.

02-24-2024, 08:28 AM	#8
don t. - 72gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: harvard, il. USA Posts: 389	Re: Cleaning the old glue off the door moldings help Cuz I have it on hand, I use PBlaster. I also use a piece of paper towel, sprayed w/Pb, and placed on the item to be removed. Helps to let it soak in. Can reapply PB as needed. HTH...Don.



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