Any hope of removing these fender protector strips?

Yick. Mine don't looks so bad now.

I'd recommend trying similar method as used for removing badges: a heat gun, dental floss behind, likely followed by Goo Gone.

 

I did mine recently which were in comparable shape. I used a plastic scraper to get the hard plastic of the top and then goo gone / bug remover to remove the adhesive. It will require a lot of patience. Took about 3-4 hours but I was able to remove everything.

 

I’ve done this. It does take a lot of patience. Goo gone and turtle wax sticker remover. Also, I did mine in the middle of the summer and let it sit out in the sun all day to help soften them up a little. I’ve heard some using a heat gun, I found for the tough spots to use a hair dryer…doesn’t get as hot as the gun so a bit safer.

 

Ya,this week.Bought new oem to put back.
They do provide protection but need replacement.

 

Did mine with hair dryer and goo gone and lots and lots of patience lol!

 

Hair dryer

Plastic razor

Tugging and pulling

Mineral spirits

Patience

 

One side done! Hair dryer, plastic scraper, Goo-Gone, some polishing compound, and a quick wax. Took about 1 hour, not counting beer break. It actually went much easier, and came out better, than expected.

 

Body shop called and said they started pulling paint when trying to remove.
They stopped they said.
Ill deal with it when I get it back.They painted the roof and hood.

 

Removed mine per all above. Nasty mold collectors. GONE!