candipogo

hey folks.. i recently bought a 2007 atomic orange callaway vette coupe. 36k miles. it has chrome eyebrows on the headlight lens. can anyone offer advice on how to remove these chrome eyebrows from the headlight lens covers on a c6? the lens are still clear. but, they have the chrome eyebrows on them. looks like some kind of adhesive backing on them. i would like to remove them if possible without damage to the lens cover. any input is appreciated.
thanks, phil

jimijam

3 hours in the direct arizona sun, a hairdryer on high for 5 mins, or a heat gun on low for 2.5 mins should loosen up that adhesive and allow you to just pull them right up.

Iceaxe

^^^What he said...

....and then 3M Adhesive Remover to clean up any residue.

owc6

The heat will definitely help. If that isn't enough, then dental floss or fishing line to cut through, then clean up the residue!

jpbillings

Or GooGone.

candipogo

will the adhesive remover mar or distort the clear lens?
phil

Iceaxe

The 3M Adhesive Remover will not harm the headlight lens. I've used it on mine before, anything else and you are on your own.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/3M-08984-...BoCaXAQAvD_BwE

jpbillings

So you should be careful with it regardless of the effects on the lens. It can mess with paint if not cleaned up. Use some rubbing alcohol afterwards to clean off the residue that is left behind anywhere that it happens to touch just to be safe.

windyC6

Be VERY CAREFUL with a heat gun. You can do some serious damage to a lot of things if you're not careful !!!! Never hold it in one spot for too long !!!

GS-Zero

Ugh. Such poor taste. Get rid of those things.

candipogo

last month you replied to my post. thank you for the time. i can get the same adhesive remover. if i do it myself, i wonder about the steps. can you advise about the steps in the process? and, what did you used to put the cleaner on when you cleaned up the residue? brushes, rags, mild scrub pads? and, did you repolish the lens?
thank you for your help. i'll be glad to call if it's easier.
phil 901 550 1634