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Old 05-06-2015, 05:36 AM
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I want to remove my reflectors but not sure what to use to remove the "sticky" stuff that stays behind. Any suggestions?
 
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I used goo-gone, but heard goof-off works too. They're citrus based and pretty much eat through any epoxy. I used it to remove thick mounting rubber from car parts too...great stuff.
 
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Same as above....I used Goo Gone and some elbow grease.....worked great. WD-40 can also work on some.

Warming them up before removal helps...if you're in a warm climate, get bike outside in the sun. if in the garage...get wifes hair dryer on them for a bit.
 
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Thank you! I'll have to pick some of that up.
 
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Hair dryer. just heat it up and peel / wipe it off.
 
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use the hair dryer for sure. will make your life 100x easier. just took mine off a month or so ago.
 
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However you do it, do it asap, the reflector police are everywhere. We could be watching you right now. Did I say we? I meant they.
 
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Set it in the sun for a bit, and they'll pull right off; just lift up the edge with a pocket knife or small blade screwdriver. Any residue you can roll off with your finger. GooGone or WD-40 will take care of any leftover smudge. Be careful, as some of the goo removers can take off your clear coat.👍
 
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I want to remove my reflectors but not sure what to use to remove the "sticky" stuff that stays behind. Any suggestions?



 
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Old 05-07-2015, 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by HD-4-ever
I want to remove my reflectors but not sure what to use to remove the "sticky" stuff that stays behind. Any suggestions?
I don't care what you do with your bike, but I ride at night, allot. And here is what I see on my way home from work.


 


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