Here is the process for removing the tape. Easiest mod in the world. Took all of 15-20 minutes to do. Before/After pics are posted in a separate thread (http://www.ramforumz.com/showthread.php?t=83107).
1) Remove the weatherstripping screw from inside the door.
2) Slowly peel back tape from the outside edge.
3) Pull loose from window pillar (sorry, forgot to rotate the picture of this and edit would not allow me to do so).
4) Use your thumb to help hold back the window liner to get all of the tape off from the inside edge.
5) Clean any remaining residue off (I had almost none).
NOTE: The screw on the back door should be removed with a magnetic screwdriver to help prevent it from falling inside the door. If you do not have one of these, a simple remedy is to stuff some paper in the weatherstripping just under the screw. If the screw falls loose from the screwdriver, the paper will prevent it from falling in the door (see last pic).
Finally got the nerve to remove the blackout tape this afternoon! I like the new look much better. Not that I hated the tape, but I was worried that as the truck got older it would not hold up.
Thanks for the step by step and pictures. They really helped!
I pulled mine this past weekend. I was really nervous about doing it. Boy, I am glad I did!!! Just a little residue at the top where the tape stopped. It was very easy and IMO it looks better, the lines of the truck just flow together now. Just do it!!!!!
Anyone have pictures of a mineral grey truck, before and after? I'm thinking about doing it to my truck and I haven't seen a mineral grey yet. Just would like to see how it looks before I do it. Just to make sure its the look I want.
Wish I would have seen this thread before I peeled mine as I was prepping the truck for paint/bodywork. I used a razor to scrape it off (97 Ram) and it was really on there too. I got it all off and some laquer thinner took care of the residue, No biggie on gouges as it was all sanded down anyways and primered. I was debating keeping the tape as well but was in the way of prepping the paint. In the long run, I like it without the tape so this is the way it will stay. Nice write up !
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