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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Dazzler on 10 September 2007, 16:31:55

Title: Bump strip
Post by: Dazzler on 10 September 2007, 16:31:55
Whats the best way to remove the door bump strip without damaging the trim or the door??? TIA.
Title: Re: Bump strip
Post by: Danny on 10 September 2007, 16:37:45
if they clip in then the best way would be to unclip them from inside the door panel, however it might not be the easiest way

not sure whether they clip or bond
Title: Re: Bump strip
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 September 2007, 18:06:59
If it's like the Vectra it's clips and glue  :(
Title: Re: Bump strip
Post by: megaomega123 on 10 September 2007, 18:09:57
Again, not sure. I know the cavalier is bonded and they tend to bend very easily when removing so no good for refitting.
Title: Re: Bump strip
Post by: Grumpy on 10 September 2007, 18:12:41
Haynes reckons that they're bonded into place with a special adhesive.
To remove you have to heat them up to soften the adhesive and then
cut them off.

Don't know if this true from experience, just reading what it says.
Title: Re: Bump strip
Post by: VX1 on 10 September 2007, 18:13:51
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Whats the best way to remove the door bump strip without damaging the trim or the door??? TIA.

Sorry dazzler but the door strips are clipped and held on by trim tape very strong but not that strong. Might be worth heating them up and using a small scraper to losen the tape.
Title: Re: Bump strip
Post by: JezInBrum on 10 September 2007, 18:17:11
Clips attached to strip & double sided tape was a fave of GM. Clips are freed from inside door panel, but to minimise damage a case f trying to soften gum on tape. A plastic scraper should help reduce risk of scratching painwork, don't rush job either.Very hot water has worked for me in the past. Care still to be taken not to bend strips as metalic strip they are on may bend & leave a kink. Once removed clean & replace double sided tape.