1.) Are the deco trim pieces (rocker panel area and mid-body chrome pieces) attached to the body/fiberglass using just glue, or do they have a combination of pins & clips with glue also?
2.) If the deco are attached just using glue is there a technique for removing it? I want to strip my car ala Carrera GT style. I reckon if the replica cars have clips you start on one end and carefully pry the piece away from the body. I am not going to reuse them but someone else may want them.
I think Barry mentioned a Napa Auto Parts trim glue remover product.
3.) Next question, does anyone have any suggestions how to remove the black rubber bumper trim piece? Is it also glue on or a pin & clip attachment? Carrera GT's didn't use that piece.
4.) Wheels -- I have the Brazilian chrome VW rims, am thinking about having them stripped and powder coated silver. Anyone know how the chrome is removed?
5.) Vw wheel studs vs studs & nuts -- I am a little vague about what is involved in going from the Vw studs to converting to threaded studs, which I assume a machine shop needs to press into the rotors? Would like to make the switch. George, any suggestions?
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