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How do I get rid of those stupid reflectors without scratching the paint.

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Old 02-04-2009, 09:06 PM
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Default How do I get rid of those stupid reflectors without scratching the paint.
Just looking over the bike tonight and trying to think of ways to improve the looks. I have seen where people have removed the reflectors off the rear fender and the forks, but I don't know how to do it. I just want to make sure I don't leave any marks or scratches.
I hate the winter but this is a good time to make the mods that I want done.
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 09:11 PM
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I just did mine real easy heat them up with a heat gun or blow dryer real good they will come right off then use some glue gone to get the excess glue off.
 
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a heat gun or blow dryer? How long did that take???
 
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dental floss and wd-40 about 2 minutes total.
 
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dental floss and wd-40 about 2 minutes total.
what he said
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 09:23 PM
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Dental Floss and WD...

Oh, and TLB, I am lovin' the floss in your sig pic
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Alain
what he said
what they both said...works great
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 09:36 PM
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I used a rigid plastic spatula. Lifted the corner then pulled the rest off.
 
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Oh, and TLB, I am lovin' the floss in your sig pic
what he said
 
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See, and you thought dental floss was just for removing plaque (I'm a hygienist) I used floss too for my fork reflectors just to get the edges loose.
 
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