Dave G
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« on: October 03, 2011, 10:00:29 AM » |
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The screw holding my (97 standard) radiator side cover broke. Apparently the reflector has to come off to replace the screw. Does this reflector pry off. I tried a bit of prying but didn't want to break it.
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2011, 10:18:56 AM » |
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The reflector is stuck on with mounting tape... the side cover is plastic, so be careful  -Mike |
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« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2011, 10:32:54 AM » |
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Heat it with a hair dryer or leave in the sun on a hot day, pick up a corner with your finger nail or a knife, go slow, using modest pulling force, watch that the oposite end were you are prying is not making a divot in the plastic chrome and it is off. Some 91% isopropyl alcohol will help clean-up any adhesive residue. Worked for me and I left them off.
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Dave G
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« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2011, 10:53:02 AM » |
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Thanks, I'll give it a pry.
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« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2011, 12:02:38 PM » |
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Got it off using the hair dryer idea. Now need to stick it back on.
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« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2011, 12:22:08 PM » |
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Earl in Pensacola
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« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2011, 05:19:54 PM » |
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I remove mine with a piece of fishing line!! It's a piece of cake. Then, use new doubleside tape to reinstall.
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« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2011, 05:27:51 PM » |
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The "residential" double sided tape may work for a bit, but you're gambling with that one. Look for 3m body and moulding tape at your auto parts store of choice. this is the stuff used for emblems and trim bits. It definitely will hold.
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« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2011, 05:45:28 PM » |
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You're right about using a high quailty double-side tape!!
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« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2011, 05:55:29 PM » |
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Don't get me wrong the resi tape is a good product, but it was not designed for auto/MC use and CANNOT handle heat, cleaners etc.
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« Reply #10 on: October 04, 2011, 06:58:31 PM » |
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This stuff, I guess? I'll check that out... the stuff I gave a thumbs up to is so much better than the stuff I panned, I quit looking for better...  -Mike "better is better..." |
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« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2011, 06:06:24 PM » |
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Thats the stuff. Just be sure thats where you want that reflector. or have a hairdryer and some more fishing string handy....
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« Reply #12 on: October 06, 2011, 02:40:01 AM » |
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The "residential" double sided tape may work for a bit, but you're gambling with that one. Look for 3m body and moulding tape at your auto parts store of choice. this is the stuff used for emblems and trim bits. It definitely will hold.
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« Reply #13 on: October 06, 2011, 02:44:24 AM » |
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+1 on the "RED" 3M brand double stick EXTERIOR Tape. It sticks better, will stay stuck, and it's thinner. This is great on tank emblems too  |
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« Reply #14 on: October 06, 2011, 02:53:10 AM » |
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I'm with Farther. Leave the butt-ugly things off!   |
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« Reply #15 on: October 06, 2011, 04:44:34 AM » |
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I'm with Farther. Leave the butt-ugly things off! Or replace with LED marker lights... |
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« Reply #16 on: October 06, 2011, 06:51:32 AM » |
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Or replace with LED marker lights... +1 |
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