Chrome trim 3m tape removal

[cleanfreak]

First, I apologize if this is not the correct forum to post.

I recently added an aftermarket chrome trim piece to my 2015 Yukon. The problem is, the company shipped the wrong length and I was not aware until after I finished installing it. I started on the left side and worked it on down to the right side. It seems to be about 3/16" too long.
The company has been helpful and offered a refund or the option to ship another correct piece.

My question is:
How hard will this be to remove? Can the 3M residue be easily removed/cleaned?

If removal is too hard, any recommendations on cutting the trim to size while still attached to the vehicle?

Please see pic. Any help is appreciated.

 

[Tahoe14]

If you just installed it should be easy to remove with a hair dryer and there should be no residue since it is a new install. If there is residue you can use WD40 as it will not discolor the plastic. Good luck.

 

[cleanfreak]

If you just installed it should be easy to remove with a hair dryer and there should be no residue since it is a new install. If there is residue you can use WD40 as it will not discolor the plastic. Good luck.

great idea!

Thanks for your reply.

 

[jrodriguez_20807]

Just take a a blade from a utility knife and put it where you want to cut it and start pressing on it and it will cut. I had to do it to mine and you cant even tell

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I can take a picture of mine if you want before you cut it.

 

[cleanfreak]

Just take a a blade from a utility knife and put it where you want to cut it and start pressing on it and it will cut. I had to do it to mine and you cant even tell

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I can take a picture of mine if you want before you cut it.

Please do.

What did you use to trim to size?

 

[jrodriguez_20807]

A blade from a utility knife just pressed it firmly on the chrome strip and move it up and down and it will start cutting it.

 

[robertprd]

Gradually detach it. It shouldn't leave any residue since it hasn't been on a long time. But if it does, it'll be good to use a 3M adhesive remover (citrus based), just avoid the alcohol and acetone based adhesive removers coz that might ruin the finish.

 

[jrodriguez_20807]

Im trying to post pics but it wont let me for some reason. You can send me your email and will be glad to send them to you

 

[imnohero]

That removal process should work for the factory chrome trim on a Denali, right?

 

[Tahoe14]

Imnohero, As new as your vehicle is I would put it in the sun and use a hair dryer and it should start to release at one corner and just work your way down the length of the door. I have also heard of guys using fishing line behind the molding and use like a sawing motion but i would think the clean up would be more difficult as I think it would leave more tape residue.