Side marker Tint overlay removal
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Side marker Tint overlay removal
My 2014 has smoked overlay tape on the side markers and rear reflectors. What's the best procedure to get rid of these? I assume I have to heat them?
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Hair dryer or a careful use of a heat gun. I would suggest removing them and work on them off the car. They are not that hard to remove.
You also want to make sure that's a tape overlay because you can buy these items in smoke lenses as well.
You also want to make sure that's a tape overlay because you can buy these items in smoke lenses as well.
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Might be easier to swap with someone that has a stock set and looking for a tinted set?
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Hair-dryer... not a heat-gun unless you are experienced with the latter. I've seen too many screw-up with them. Take your time and after remova; use GOO-GONE or similar to clean-up the adhesive-like residue, if there is any. Be patient. All the best. 
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Nice timing on post.. I'm probably getting ready to sell my car and would remove my high dollar side markers and re-install the factory ones. Mine have the gray cover. I was unaware that you could remove the tint.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Thanks for responses.... its definitely tape. I can lift a corner to peel it off. Seems like it is pretty aggressive tape though. Not really a big deal. I will give it a try... if its too difficult I will just leave it.
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