Stainless inserts misaligned
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Stainless inserts misaligned
I installed the stainless inserts on the rear fascia and the center bar on the "E" is crooked
. Is there an easy way to remove and reattach?? Thanks in advance.
. Is there an easy way to remove and reattach?? Thanks in advance.
Melting Slicks
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Once they are on that is it. There is no removing these then reattaching. When peeling them off the metal will bend and never look the same no matter what you do. Only thing to do is order a replacement (which they will likely send for free). Just peel the thing off and get yourself a new letter.
Hope this helps and saves you some time and hassle.
JT
Hope this helps and saves you some time and hassle.
JT
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
I am sorry to have to disagree with you,but that is not altogether true.You must take care when removing to keep from bending,but they can be straightened...unless you just completely ruin them ...
How do I know?
I got mine from a forummember Orange county Mike,when he removed them from his car...he thought they were worth nothing also and was giving them away
A couple minor bends,flattened out with smooth jaw plier,a little patience,new tape installed,then reinstalled( a couple of them more than once)
You cannot tell the difference from new
I had to reinstall the E portion the original poster speaks of,this is a common problem when installing them.
It CAN be done
Sorry, but this is the best pic I have of them.it should be closer
How do I know?
I got mine from a forummember Orange county Mike,when he removed them from his car...he thought they were worth nothing also and was giving them away
A couple minor bends,flattened out with smooth jaw plier,a little patience,new tape installed,then reinstalled( a couple of them more than once)
You cannot tell the difference from new
I had to reinstall the E portion the original poster speaks of,this is a common problem when installing them.
It CAN be done
Sorry, but this is the best pic I have of them.it should be closer
Last edited by flynbya2; Jun 20, 2006 at 09:22 PM.
Melting Slicks
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Well you must have some special skills that I dont because when I carefully removed mine I tried to get it back in shape but since the finish is so polished and smooth the slightest of bends was so clear and visible. Or maybe it was because mine was attached very good. I used the supplied adhesive primer and once it was on it was VERY tough to get off.
But hey you can always try it and if it doesnt work order the new one.
JT
But hey you can always try it and if it doesnt work order the new one.
JT
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by JTS97Z28
Well you must have some special skills that I dont because when I carefully removed mine I tried to get it back in shape but since the finish is so polished and smooth the slightest of bends was so clear and visible. Or maybe it was because mine was attached very good. I used the supplied adhesive primer and once it was on it was VERY tough to get off.
But hey you can always try it and if it doesnt work order the new one.
JT
But hey you can always try it and if it doesnt work order the new one.
JT
Each letter was slightly bent...
And just a fyi,I did not remove them,OC mike did,.I just picked them up
C5 COAST!!!! would you like me to bring said pliers to Andy's gathering this weekend??
Last edited by flynbya2; Jun 20, 2006 at 09:30 PM.
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Originally Posted by flynbya2
I think the key was the SMOOTH JAW pliers,with a towel,and a LOT of pressure
Each letter was slightly bent...
And just a fyi,I did not remove them,OC mike did,.I just picked them up
C5 COAST!!!! would you like me to bring said pliers to Andy's gathering this weekend??
Each letter was slightly bent...
And just a fyi,I did not remove them,OC mike did,.I just picked them up
C5 COAST!!!! would you like me to bring said pliers to Andy's gathering this weekend??
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
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In addition to using care while you're pulling it off, use heat. Get a hair dryer and warm up the letter - this will soften the adhesive allowing you to gently pull it out. You can get new double sided tape at most auto stores. Be careful not to really heat it up - you don't want to melt anything.
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Originally Posted by ptdrummer54
In addition to using care while you're pulling it off, use heat. Get a hair dryer and warm up the letter - this will soften the adhesive allowing you to gently pull it out. You can get new double sided tape at most auto stores. Be careful not to really heat it up - you don't want to melt anything.
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Happy to report that flossing is a great thing to do.....letters came off perfectly. No lacquer/liquor or hair dryer necessary. Tape was still fresh and rolled off the paint with no problemo
Joe I'll hook up with you somewhere/sometime and return your pliers. Not able to make the Orange GTG tomorrow due to a slight fuel crisis
Props to all for the suggestions.
Joe I'll hook up with you somewhere/sometime and return your pliers. Not able to make the Orange GTG tomorrow due to a slight fuel crisis
Props to all for the suggestions.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by c5coast
Happy to report that flossing is a great thing to do.....letters came off perfectly. No lacquer/liquor or hair dryer necessary. Tape was still fresh and rolled off the paint with no problemo
Joe I'll hook up with you somewhere/sometime and return your pliers. Not able to make the Orange GTG tomorrow due to a slight fuel crisis
Props to all for the suggestions.
Joe I'll hook up with you somewhere/sometime and return your pliers. Not able to make the Orange GTG tomorrow due to a slight fuel crisis
Props to all for the suggestions.
Did you get it on right this time?
At least yours didnt say Co vette
