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Old 08-25-2007, 08:48 PM
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I think I want to remove my reflectors. How do I get them off and clean any remaining adhesive?

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I used heat then brake clean
some say use fishing line
 
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Fishing line to remove reflectors........Goo-Gone or Goof Off to remove adhesive.
 
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Default RE: removing reflectors and adhesive

3M adheisive remover great stuff. I also use it before I clay bar the paint to get the old wax off.
 
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don't be shy. just get in there and pull them off. WD-40 will dissolveany remainingresidue.
 
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I used dental floss (mint or regular!)
A product called "De-Solv-it" to get the glue. Follow ith a coat of wax.
 
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don't be shy. just get in there and pull them off. WD-40 will dissolveany remainingresidue.
I agree just rip them off and a little Goo be Gone!!!
 
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dental floss and wd40 to remove the adhesive. I sprayed let it soak in then used the floss as a cheese cutter it took a few tries. kept spraying with wd40. once off use a soft cloth and wd40 to clean remaining adhesive.
some people use heat guns or blow driers to heat the glue and remove them. I did not so have no comment on it. heat and paint scared me.
 
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I've always keep a can ofcigarette lighter fluid near my workbench. It has never failed getting the goo off of anything.
 
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I've always keep a can ofcigarette lighter fluid near my workbench. It has never failed getting the goo off of anything.
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