Bump strips
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Bump strips
Can anyone tell me how to remove the bump strips from the doors and sides, reckon it would
Just smooth the look of the van if it’s easy enough to do...
Just smooth the look of the van if it’s easy enough to do...
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Re: Bump strips
There just stuck on with 3m tape mate. Trim tool. If you are able to warm them up a bit do so.
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Re: Bump strips
You can’t just remove them and leave them off as there are holes behind them.
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Re: Bump strips
Holes....!!,,,,,,!!why would they drill holes if there only stuck on......
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Re: Bump strips
So the moulding locates in precisely the right position when they’re fitted
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Bump strips
Yep, smoothed side look is a lot of work matey and a repaint of both sides ... did it on my first van, looks nice though ..
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Re: Bump strips
That looks mint....
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Re: Bump strips
Thanks mate
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Re: Bump strips
Im liking the smooth look but bit if work and painting both sides puts me off atm
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Re: Bump strips
Does it damage the strips when removing them, if so I think I will just have them masked off and sprayed on the car......
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Re: Bump strips
No not if you remove them carefully they also will need to be sanded so you should be fine.
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Re: Bump strips
Many thanks......
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Re: Bump strips
Pictures of the holes you are left with are in THIS thread
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