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Removing Old Door Fuzzy, HELP |
1adam12 |
Jul 13 2017, 03:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 209 Joined: 25-May 17 From: Chino Hills, CA Member No.: 21,132 Region Association: Southern California |
Hi everyone! I'm trying to install a new set of outer door fuzzies I recently purchased from 914rubber but I'm having a hell of a time removing the old fuzzy. I was able to locate and remove the 3 screws that hold the original fuzzy in place but it's been difficult trying to get the old decrepit fuzzy strip out of the retaining bracket?
Does this bracket come off somehow because it's a pain trying to pick and break up the old strip through the top of the door. Even if I was able to break up most of the old strip, the top metal portion would still be lodged within the top of the bracket. Attached thumbnail(s) |
banananose914 |
Jul 13 2017, 10:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 20-November 13 From: california Member No.: 16,681 Region Association: None |
For removing the screws I used Map gas. You just have to be careful you don't apply too much heat and screw up the door itself. Once the channels are off, you can soak them in water to loosen things up. I used a putty knife to scrape out what was still left in the channel. I then sandblasted them, and sprayed them with Krylon dull aluminum paint. Make sure that when you install them, the screws sit flush with the channel and they don't protrude into the fuzzy itself. If they do, you stand the chance of scratching your window. As stated above, use stainless steel screws. I live in Orange County, if you need some help restoring them let me know. I'll do what I can to help you. Jim.
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1adam12 |
Jul 14 2017, 12:49 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 209 Joined: 25-May 17 From: Chino Hills, CA Member No.: 21,132 Region Association: Southern California |
For removing the screws I used Map gas. You just have to be careful you don't apply too much heat and screw up the door itself. Once the channels are off, you can soak them in water to loosen things up. I used a putty knife to scrape out what was still left in the channel. I then sandblasted them, and sprayed them with Krylon dull aluminum paint. Make sure that when you install them, the screws sit flush with the channel and they don't protrude into the fuzzy itself. If they do, you stand the chance of scratching your window. As stated above, use stainless steel screws. I live in Orange County, if you need some help restoring them let me know. I'll do what I can to help you. Jim. Awesome Jim! Great step by step explanation. I can definitely get a visual on how to finish the job now and thank you for the tips on the reinstallation. My neighbor has a sandblaster which I've been using every weekend so far trying to restore bits and pieces. My channels need it as they were over-sprayed from the previous owner's paint job. I'll try and find that dull aluminum paint. |
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