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« on: July 30, 2017, 02:28:08 PM » |
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Trying to remove the reflectors from the chrome radiator covers with a putty knife per Shoptalk "use a putty knife to remove the reflectors from the covers. Looks like they want to crack off and not pop off.
What's the way to get em off in one piece?
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oldsmokey
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« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2017, 02:40:27 PM » |
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Maybe some fishing line and slice your way through.
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« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2017, 02:48:26 PM » |
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Maybe some fishing line and slice your way through.
and hair dryer for some heat. |
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nomoreharleys
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« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2017, 02:59:19 PM » |
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The bike was plenty hot, are there tabs holding them in, if so where are they located?
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« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2017, 04:15:36 PM » |
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No tabs, just 2 sided tape. Pry gently.
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h13man
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« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2017, 05:20:49 AM » |
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Try prying and using 90% rubbing alcohol in between reflector and grill.
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #6 on: August 01, 2017, 05:19:49 AM » |
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there are no tabs. just keep pushing a screwdriver (small flat type) under until a good 3/4" at least is under the reflector. Then apply gentle but steady pressure, it will feel like its not working at first then as you keep the pressure on, it will give way and then it pops right off
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2017, 07:28:22 AM » |
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The bike was plenty hot, are there tabs holding them in, if so where are they located?
You need to apply heat at the double-sided tape. If heat from running the engine was enough, the reflectors wouldn't stay on. Apply heat with a hair dryer, pry gently enough to not crack the reflector, and continue applying heat while also working the edges of the tape with the putty knife. |
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« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2017, 08:27:14 AM » |
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We have to take badges off cars/trucks before lettering or wrapping. Most are held on with d/s tape--very aggressive. Hair dryer not hot enough--it takes a heat gun. Harbor Freight sells them for around $10. I buy six at a time and when they crap out, throw em away.
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2017, 10:47:17 AM » |
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We have to take badges off cars/trucks before lettering or wrapping. Most are held on with d/s tape--very aggressive. Hair dryer not hot enough--it takes a heat gun. Harbor Freight sells them for around $10. I buy six at a time and when they crap out, throw em away.
I would try other methods before a heat gun. The radiator side cover is chrome on plastic, and we already have trouble with the chrome on other plastic pieces bubbling. Although I don't think we have a definitive answer for the cause of chrome bubbling, heat may be a factor. I'd use fishing line or similar to cut through the foam part of the double-sided tape before applying high heat. |
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« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2017, 11:56:25 AM » |
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No heat or screwdrivers necessary, fishing line or if you don't fish floss will work but you'll choke the heck out of your fingers before you get done. I've used both and once out of desperation I used safety wire but be careful it can scratch. Keep the fishing line, floss or wire close to the reflector and away from the chrome when working it, you want to cut the foam between the two layers of tape.
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« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2017, 03:49:18 AM » |
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3M Adhesive Remover available at NAPA.
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« Reply #12 on: August 05, 2017, 05:15:54 AM » |
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Agree on the fishing line. I just removed & replaced my red reflectors with LEDs on my saddlebags using a wire leader, coupled with my wife's blow dryer, a little elbow grease and using a back/forth sawing motion they came right off. Careful though, my wire leader cut right through the black reflector housing so keep the fishing line/leader close to the surface of the radiator guard. easy peasy. . .  |
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« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2017, 06:18:01 AM » |
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Just spray a bit of WD40 with the fishing line or some strong string, it should cut right through.
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