SS Inserts arrived
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SS Inserts arrived
They look good. Much better than the plastic chrome looking letters that I currently have on the back. Now to figure out how to take the plastic ones off. 
Any tips? They are held on with the 3M backing. Know of any remover fluids that won't harm the paint?
Thanks in advance.
Any tips? They are held on with the 3M backing. Know of any remover fluids that won't harm the paint?Thanks in advance.
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3M does have an adhesive remover for AFTER you get them off. I'm not sure how much it would help you actually GET them off. I don't have a can here anymore or I could get you the number. But any auto paint store will have it.
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Originally Posted by Strick
They look good. Much better than the plastic chrome looking letters that I currently have on the back. Now to figure out how to take the plastic ones off. Any tips? They are held on with the 3M backing. Know of any remover fluids that won't harm the paint? Thanks in advance.
Any tips? They are held on with the 3M backing. Know of any remover fluids that won't harm the paint? Thanks in advance.
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If you don't have a heat gun, get one...
If you don't want to get one, use a hair drier. It'll loosen the adhesive on the 3M tape just enough to allow you to carefully remove them... Heat's always the best alternative to chemicals IMO.
If you don't want to get one, use a hair drier. It'll loosen the adhesive on the 3M tape just enough to allow you to carefully remove them... Heat's always the best alternative to chemicals IMO.
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Originally Posted by Strick
They look good. Much better than the plastic chrome looking letters that I currently have on the back. Now to figure out how to take the plastic ones off. Any tips? They are held on with the 3M backing. Know of any remover fluids that won't harm the paint?
Thanks in advance.
Any tips? They are held on with the 3M backing. Know of any remover fluids that won't harm the paint?Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by Midnight 85
The adhesive remover by 3M that Corvettekid mentioned has worked best for me. It was formulated to do what you're wanting to do. If you use the little plastic spout that comes with the can you can get the liquid around the back of the letter. A few applications of it will soften up the adhesive so you can usually get the emblem off with your fingers. It is available at auto stores and I believe I've seen it at Home Depot. It's a red and white can.
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Why did you have to post a pic???? Those look so much better than my chrome stickies... Just might have to throw another $60 on the card, it may get paid off eventually...
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Originally Posted by Steel Blue 91
Looks good Tom.
As always! Tom's into bling, but it's all tasteful bling! Hope to see you at the auto-X next weekend, ol' buddy. I will be counting on the advice of an experienced auto-Xer! 
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Originally Posted by Corvette Kid NC
As always! Tom's into bling, but it's all tasteful bling! Hope to see you at the auto-X next weekend, ol' buddy. I will be counting on the advice of an experienced auto-Xer!