rear stainless letters
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rear stainless letters
Has anyone ever removed and re-applied the stainless letters? If so,,,how? The bottom right corner of the R sticks out just enough to catch the towel. Rest of the letters are perfect. I think if I could get it off safely then I could file that sharp pointed corner off some. Guess I would need some new 3M tape too, anyone on here sell the tape? Thanks guys
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Take it out, clean the back of it real well (and the indent) and apply
3M double-sided tape to the back of the letter. Then use a razor to cut the tape so that it conforms to the letter. Peel the plastic off, then re-apply.
3M double-sided tape to the back of the letter. Then use a razor to cut the tape so that it conforms to the letter. Peel the plastic off, then re-apply.
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That is a lot of tape per area on those inserts. I could understand being worried about the paint possibly peeling?????
I would use some lighter fluid or goo be gone to assist breaking down the adhesive properties of the tape just to be safe. Applying with a surienge would probably be optimal. R/ Al
I would use some lighter fluid or goo be gone to assist breaking down the adhesive properties of the tape just to be safe. Applying with a surienge would probably be optimal. R/ Al
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Works like a charm - just be sure you don't scratch the outside surface of the letter up when doing all this. Don't ask me how I know that.
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Has anyone ever removed and re-applied the stainless letters? If so,,,how? The bottom right corner of the R sticks out just enough to catch the towel. Rest of the letters are perfect. I think if I could get it off safely then I could file that sharp pointed corner off some. Guess I would need some new 3M tape too, anyone on here sell the tape? Thanks guys
