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harrymarlin
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 Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 7:18 pm Post subject: Running board mat removal? |
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All - I pulled off my running boards to replace the mats, and I can't seem to get the mats off from the pinch groove in the running board. I've tried prying the groove apart with a paint spreader, and made some progress with a round chisel, but I don't want to destroy the mats in there (or the running board). It's just so tight, I can't seem to get anything in to pry apart - and the metal is thick enough that even when I get some leverage, I can't seem to bend it back. What is the best way to get these mats off?
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harrymarlin
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Location: Washington, DC
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| Posted: Sat May 27, 2023 7:47 am Post subject: Re: Running board mat removal? |
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| All - I pulled off my running boards to replace the mats, and I can't seem to get the mats off from the pinch groove in the running board. I've tried prying the groove apart with a paint spreader, and made some progress with a round chisel, but I don't want to destroy the mats in there (or the running board). It's just so tight, I can't seem to get anything in to pry apart - and the metal is thick enough that even when I get some leverage, I can't seem to bend it back. What is the best way to get these mats off? |
Any thoughts on what I might be doing wrong?
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-Harry
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