Removing Nameplates For Repaint.

JamaicaJoe · Jan 17, 2021

I am considering having my 2001 Expy repainted. There are nameplates on the front fenders and rear hatch that are looking very weathered.

How are these removed? I will either replace with new or perhaps not put them back.

Also along each door is a bumper that has a fake plastic "chrome" insert. How are the bumpers removed, and can the insert be replaced?

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zfifty · Jan 17, 2021

The door bumpers, otherwise known as body molding, are attached with adhesive tape. I believe the nameplates are as well . Use a heat gun or even a hair blow dryer to apply some heat and they will peel off. Don't know about replacing the chrome insert, but it can be covered with tape in the color of your choice. New aftermarket molding is also available.

JamaicaJoe · Jan 18, 2021

I have a good heat gun so will put that to use. The body molding chrome insert is awful. If I can find a suitable plain aftermarket without an insert I will replace them.

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riphip · Jan 19, 2021

If you have it, a plastic scraper may help

00XTL · Jan 19, 2021

Heat it up with a heat gun then use fishing line like a saw to cut through the adhesive. Just remember that there will be two guide nipples so when you get to a point were the fishing line wont cut you probably reached one of them. Just start on the other side

JamaicaJoe · Jan 20, 2021

00XTL said:
Heat it up with a heat gun then use fishing line like a saw to cut through the adhesive. Just remember that there will be two guide nipples so when you get to a point were the fishing line wont cut you probably reached one of them. Just start on the other side

So there are guide holes behind the badges? I don't want any stinking badges! I guess I will have to put new ones on or have the body shop fill the holes.

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00XTL · Jan 20, 2021

JamaicaJoe said:
So there are guide holes behind the badges? I don't want any stinking badges! I guess I will have to put new ones on or have the body shop fill the holes.

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I know there are for the front fenders but I’m not sure about the rear lift gate.

riphip · Jan 20, 2021

JamaicaJoe said:
So there are guide holes behind the badges? I don't want any stinking badges! I guess I will have to put new ones on or have the body shop fill the holes.

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Put some F250 or Powerstroke emblems in their place. Would make people look twice. :rocking:

zfifty · Jan 20, 2021

Guide pins.

hypercardriac · Jan 21, 2021

All the badges have the alignment pins. They peel off pretty easy. They make an adhesive remover that will take the leftover reside off. Heat gun and a plastic scraper will take the door moulding adhesive off.. If you’re going to repaint, I would leave it ALL off, especially the moulding .. The result will be sleek and clean..

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