I'm not sure of the exact solvent, but is was on the line of a paint thinner. I described how I did it above in this thread. If you want further help just email or PM me.

 

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I thought the sills were easy to remove... a hot hair blow dryer to soften things up a bit and then some pulling and up they came... no muss... no fuss.

Also.... instead of risking solvent... use rubbing alcohol (or if you have expensive tastes... your favorite vodka, your 911 will love you for it) and you'll find that the adhesive comes up easily.


Regards,

Joe West

 

I removed my door sills this way no problem. The sills are held on by double sided sticky tape. The floss acts like a saw and easily cuts through the tape. The floss may break a couple of times but keep at it no problem. I used goo gone to remove the tape. You can also use a hair dryer to loosen the tape residue and alcohol or goo gone to remove the remaining residue. I just picked at it with my fingers.

Arnie

 

I wish mine came off that easy... They were not. There is no risk to using solvent. It just removes the wax. But I would definitly go the easier route as you did if it works.

 

No, the longer they are on the more difficult it is to remove

 

Now that I think about it I know floss would not have worked, but mono fishing line may have since it is much much stronger and will not scratch either. Just a thought.

 

I have used floss 4 times it worked great espcially Glide floss since it is teflon coated. I guess fishing line will work also

 

Any further suggestions, comments? Do I need to mark where the stock door sills sit to make sure the new ones (factory Turbo stainless steel) will go to replace the stock? Thanks!

 

Dee: Did you turn up any dinosaur bones along with this 8-year-old thread?

 

You can use masking tape to mark the spot but it will be obvious where they go since they fit better in the correct position

 

Or fishing line...might hold up better.

 

fishing line works great. wear gloves wrap it around fingers and just slide it from front to back. very easy

 

Guys, thanks for the sincere help...I know this is an old thread, old subject. I tried to heat up the door sill and pry up one side just to get the floss under it. I cannot get the floss or anything under the side the is under the weather stripping. After a few attempts to pry up the hot sill, I just could not get it to budge up a little. Can you guys give me a little more advice on how to get this started? I think once I get once side up a little, and I can get my fingers under it, I can pull it up, but I can't get it to move at all. Thanks!