removing double faced tape
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removing double faced tape
Hi guys, I have the chrome covers on my rear side lights and over the third brake light, which have been on for about 5 years. Has anyone taken them off and how difficult was it ,if at all? I thought that maybe I should use a hair dryer to loosen it up, but what would be the best solution to remove the goo left on from the tape? Thanks for any help.
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WD-40 will remove the tape and residue.
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slip some dental floss or fishing line between the cover and the lens.... in a sawing motions , slice back and forth.
that will take the cover off.
Then use the WD-40
If it has been on for 5 years you might have to leave the WD-40 for 5 minutes before wiping and repeat several times.
that will take the cover off.
Then use the WD-40
If it has been on for 5 years you might have to leave the WD-40 for 5 minutes before wiping and repeat several times.
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Either way, hairdryer, WD-40, goo-gone (from Wally-World), nail polish remover and fish-line are all good techniques. If nothing else works, try a bit of lacquer thinner of a rag. Good Luck!
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Thanks for the help, I have goo gone but wasn't sure about putting it on the paint. I didn't think about wd40 but I will try it. I'm removing all the chrome on the back and replacing with just led taillights, third brake lite and backup lights, and also the side marker lights. I would love to remove those spears that are under the taillights(my wifes' idea) but I'm afraid of removing them for fear of messing up the paint. Thanks guys.
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slip some dental floss or fishing line between the cover and the lens.... in a sawing motions , slice back and forth.
that will take the cover off.
Then use the WD-40
If it has been on for 5 years you might have to leave the WD-40 for 5 minutes before wiping and repeat several times.
that will take the cover off.
Then use the WD-40
If it has been on for 5 years you might have to leave the WD-40 for 5 minutes before wiping and repeat several times.
Wax dental floss and a heat gun.
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