Re: IML: removing chrome bits

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I just wanted to report that the rear deck letter removal went very smoothly. Didn't break anything! The mirror was an issue because ot removing the actual mirror from the mirror structure was a bit of a pain so I decided to leave it. It's no so bad. I want to thank all of you for your advice. Great list.

 

Mark Boehme

 

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From: "debenson2" <debensonii@xxxxxxxxxxx>

I would stay away from a "metal" putty knife too easy to gouge the trim and body panel, however I have used wide "plastic" putty knifes and heat to soften the adhesive...

Remember some trim items are attached without adhesive and are fastened by a stud and speed nut or another type of hard attachment...

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From: theboehmes@xxxxxxxxxxx

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Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 4:31 PM

Subject: IML: removing chrome bits

I am preparing to repaint my 65. I want to remove the Imperial letters from the rear decklid for rechroming. I would like to do the same for the driver's mirror. The eagle emblem on the hood looks straightforward tp remove.

 

Some have suggested using a putty knife to remove the letters. Do you agree? I don't want to damage them trying to pop them off. As for the mirror, do I need to disconnect it from the remote lever on the dash or can I simply remove the cable(?) from the mirror itself. It appears that the mirror would be removed by removing two screws connecting it to the fender. An lastly, I need to remove the mirror itself from the assembly. Is that simple to d?. I am not adept at this kind of stuff.

 

Thanks

 

Mark Boehme