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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 01:30 PM
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Has anyone removed the saddle bag reflectors on the latches? If so, how do they come out. I'm thinking of doing some metal inserts.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 02:21 PM
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Use a srewdriver with a rag underneath it to protect cover and pry off reflector. Reflector is held on with double sided tape.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 02:26 PM
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I would also tape the area around the reflector for extra protection. Heat it with a blow dryer to get the glue sticky. Good luck
 
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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I drilled holes in mine and used a curved pick inside the hole to pull, along with heat gun. It wasn't as easy as I thought, being paranoid about scratching paint. Getting the remains of the tape off was interesting too.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by davessworks
nothing beats using a non chemical remover.... 3M dry eraser wheel....
 
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Originally Posted by vegashd
nothing beats using a non chemical remover.... 3M dry eraser wheel....
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Anyhow - this stuff (my previous post) is what all the auto collision repair places use for removing decals, emblems etc. It works very well without damaging anything else.
 
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Cool, Thanks for the advice. Now part B. What did you put in place of the reflector?
 
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Cool, Thanks for the advice. Now part B. What did you put in place of the reflector?

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Warm the reflector via the sun or hairdryer. lift up corner with a wooden toothpick. Get some fishing line (braided doesn't break) and wiggle the fishing line under the edge. then "saw" the fishing line along the back side of the reflector until your done and it pops off. The double sticky tape will come off with any good cleaner.....wd-40, lighter fluid etc. I have a black cherry SG and it is painted under the reflector so I just left it.
 
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