Re: Removing rubber coating from aluminum trim

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>>>On my 1990 Eclipse, the rubber coating on the aluminum trim >>>strips around the windows is cracked and I'd like to find a >>>good way to cleanly get it all off without scratching the >>>aluminum. On some of the pieces, I can flake it off easily, >>>but some is still bonded to the aluminum too well. I'm >>>thinking that soaking with some kind of solvent might do it, >>>but wondered what anyone else has done on this. >>>> >>>Thanks! >>>> >>>>Fred > snipped-for-privacy@sneakemail.com wrote >>i would try a heat gun and gentle tool like credit card or >>popsiclestick. >Many thanks! Brilliant idea! Will give this a try right >away and let you know how it works!!

Just now gave this a try and it worked slicker'n snail snot! Came right off with not so much as a scratch to the aluminum. Can even use them without polishing. thanks, o2pz5y!!

Fred

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