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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:36 AM
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Seriously, if you need any help, send me a PM, apparently its BAD to ask questions in a forum

I'll help in any way I can.

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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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No, not bad but there are many threads on that same topic. Why do we need another one? Isn't that what the search function is for?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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Anyone worried about putting too much heat on the rear ones with the paint and all?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 08:53 AM
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I did not use any heat on any of them. I slowly and carefully pryed them up with a flathead screwdriver then when I could, grabbed them with my fingers and finished the job. Using a towel or thin piece of cardboard behind the screwdriver would be smart, so as to not scratch or mar the surface you're working with.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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I used an all plastic pry bar to pop those suckers off then used WD-40 and a shop rag to remove the glue, oh and a lot of elbow grease. Clean up w/ some Windex and you're done.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 09:59 AM
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Did the same thing as everyone else for the front and rear, I need to update my sig pic.

I've heard that using Goof Off will ruin your clear coat, so don't use that.

Goo Gone good, Goof Off bad.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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Easy job! Don't forget the rear ones. I finally did the rear reflectors this winter and it really cleans up the fender!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by nfccrwr
Has anyone pulled off their amber reflectors from their front forks? They look like they are just stuck on with trim adhesive I would pull on it but with my luck it would snap and be a $35 replacement part.
So who do you call? HD Busters!!!! Thanks guys.

I would get rid of the rear fender reflectors too if they come off the same!
I snapped one of my reflectors in half when removing it ... I'll let you know how much replacements cost if, as, and when I buy one ...

I got impatient for it to heat up adequately and pried too hard ...

I have reviewed the Washington state laws on minimum operating equipment, but I don't remember what the requirement for reflectors was ... until I get cited for it, I don't plan on replacing them ...

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I did my fronts today. I set a hair dryer on a milk crate, aimed strategically, and let it heat up for a few minutes. Little bit of a start with a plastic knife and they both popped right off. The adhesive was more like a flat rubber seal than anything else, it rubbed right off with my bare finger into nice little booger *****. No muss, no fuss.
 
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Dental Floss...I take all the badges off all my cars with it...just like butter
 
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