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philiph

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Is it possible to remove the gray fat door trims?
« on: August 08, 2017, 04:42:46 PM »


Is it possible to remove the gray side and corner trims? I find them rather ugly. For the rest I really like the Jazz.

culzean

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Re: Is it possible to remove the gray fat door trims?
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2017, 05:28:33 PM »
Ask a body shop, the paint underneath trims is probably going to be a different colour from rest of car as it has not been exposed to sun and weather.  may also damage paint getting them off.
Some people will only consider you an expert if they agree with your point of view or advice,  when you give them advice they don't like they consider you an idiot

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Re: Is it possible to remove the gray fat door trims?
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2017, 06:00:52 PM »
I'm glad to say mine doesn't have them.


philiph

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Re: Is it possible to remove the gray fat door trims?
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2017, 09:57:36 PM »
Nice!

I haven't got a jazz yet, so better get one without them, but sometimes I see a good deal on a nice Jazz and they have these ugly trims :)

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Re: Is it possible to remove the gray fat door trims?
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2017, 10:22:07 PM »
Hi

I maybe the exception but I prefer them as long as they are colour coded to car.

I believe they are door bumpers, in order to try to stop other car doors denting your car

Actually, on that note, I tend to park some way from where entrances are, such as supermarket. However, even though there are plenty of empty spaces, for some reason, it seems that everyone wants to park next to my car. Maybe it's just me or my imagination but that's how it's appears

I could be wrong though sorry

Many thanks

John

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Re: Is it possible to remove the gray fat door trims?
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2017, 08:40:57 AM »
Am I the only one who doesn't think they're ugly? They are certainly practical if you use a lot of car parks like us!

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Re: Is it possible to remove the gray fat door trims?
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2017, 08:43:45 AM »
Am I the only one who doesn't think they're ugly? They are certainly practical if you use a lot of car parks like us!

My wife had them on her GD,  they are called a 'city body kit' I think and cost extra.  personally I like them
as they break up the large area of paint on the doors.
Some people will only consider you an expert if they agree with your point of view or advice,  when you give them advice they don't like they consider you an idiot

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Re: Is it possible to remove the gray fat door trims?
« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2017, 11:09:41 AM »
IF you really do want to remove them and I happen to agree with the majority about leaving them be,
I believe I have read somewhere that VERY careful use of a hot air gun enables them to be peeled off. A hair dryer might be preferable as it will be less heat BUT I should take heed and ask a body shop FIRST.
What ever you do DO NOT leave the heat source in one place for more than a few seconds at a time.
Don't try and use anything to get between car and strip. Merely pull on one end as you apply gentle heat. Remember a hot air gun is used for stripping paint hopefully not yours.

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Re: Is it possible to remove the gray fat door trims?
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2017, 12:27:12 PM »
If you must try and remove the strips invest in one of these...

858D 220V SMD Soldering Desoldering Station Hot Air Rework Gun Tool + 3 Nozzles

Plenty on ebay from around £22. You can adjust the temperature from 100°C up to 450°C.

Start with just 100°C which should not harm the paint and gradually increase. Use the large nozzle.

It's a very useful tool for a variety of jobs, originally invented for removing and replacing computer chips on PCBs.
« Last Edit: August 09, 2017, 12:29:32 PM by MikeG1944 »

philiph

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Re: Is it possible to remove the gray fat door trims?
« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2017, 12:50:20 PM »
Sorry guys. I had to be more clear.
The photo of the Jazz is not mine.

I haven't got a Jazz yet. Im looking to buy my first car and the Jazz (2002-2008) is absolutely on top of my list. Because I see a lot of Jazzes with those side trims I was wondering if it's easy to remove, but apparently it's not recommended which I can understand :-)

Only sides and not corners with black rims are quiet good looking to me.

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Re: Is it possible to remove the gray fat door trims?
« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2017, 01:10:44 PM »
The one you posted in your opening post has quite contrasting colours Philiph. Mine are dark grey on a medium silver grey body so don't show up so much. They do seem to vary a lot.

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Re: Is it possible to remove the gray fat door trims?
« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2017, 01:40:45 PM »
Only sides and not corners with black rims are quiet good looking to me.

That certainly helps for car park morons.

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Re: Is it possible to remove the gray fat door trims?
« Reply #12 on: August 09, 2017, 11:55:36 PM »
Those nasty strips just pull off. You don't need a heat gun etc.

They will however leave a glue behind which is a right bugger to remove.

I was taking them off a door I was preparing for a re-spray. I ended up sanding the glue as it was too hard to remove using a razor blade.

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Re: Is it possible to remove the gray fat door trims?
« Reply #13 on: August 28, 2017, 10:48:40 AM »
Try visiting Detailing World: http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/

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Re: Is it possible to remove the gray fat door trims?
« Reply #14 on: September 02, 2017, 09:28:04 PM »
Does anyone know where the best place to get them are? I've just bought a Jazz and need the front drivers side one.
Thanks in advance.


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