How do I remove the plastic cladding on the tailgate?

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JamesBeary - 21 Jan 2006 07:16 GMT

I have a 1996 Dodge Ram truck. it has a plastic cladding on the
tailgate. I need to remove it, but I need to know how can I remove it
and what set of tools do I need to make that possible.

Any advise and comments are all welcomed.

James

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Tom Lawrence - 21 Jan 2006 15:42 GMT

>I have a 1996 Dodge Ram truck. it has a plastic cladding on the
> tailgate. I need to remove it, but I need to know how can I remove it
> and what set of tools do I need to make that possible.

A plastic putty knife, or auto body filler applicator, and a hair dryer.
It's just stuck on with some double-sided tape. Once you get a corner to
lift, it should come off pretty easily.

WD-40 and some elbow grease will remove the adhesive residue from the
tailgate.

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Budd Cochran - 21 Jan 2006 16:49 GMT

> >I have a 1996 Dodge Ram truck. it has a plastic cladding on the
> > tailgate. I need to remove it, but I need to know how can I remove it
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> WD-40 and some elbow grease will remove the adhesive residue from the
> tailgate.

Some adhesives dissolve easily with rubbing alcohol also. We used it to
remove the adhesive for the window tint on my Lebaron.

Budd

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