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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 05:55 AM
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I want to remove my red eyelids because the color is kinda fading away little by little. I was wondering if it will leaving marks if I take it off?
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 05:58 AM
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How did you apply them? If you used double-sided adhesive, then GOO GONE is your friend.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 06:18 AM
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i love goo gone. that stuff is magic.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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the eyelids is just a vinyl sticker.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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just remove them and then wash it. Thats pretty much about it.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 02:32 PM
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If you have a hard time try using a hair dryer. You could also just leave the headlights on while you're doing it.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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Isopropyl ALchohol is a good adhesive remover as well.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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use the same method you possibly used putting them on...start to peel from one side and use soapy water and should come off easily. thats what i did on my first pair when i put new ones on afterwards. but i guess the goo gone should work as well. either way will work.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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as said above, it's nothing more than a peel and wipe afair :D
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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oh ok thanks guys
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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let set in sun.... peel. wipe. clean
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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But be careful... some adhesive removers can be abrasive to plastics. I worked for a vinyl company for a while... You don't ever want to use an adhesive remover on headlights/taillights to be safe. Heat and Peel is the ultimate best bet!!! If you heat too much you can warp the taillights too! Prob not the headlights though as they are designed for more heat.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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careful of paint as well....
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 05:39 PM
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yeah, remember, isopropyl alcohol eats through wax
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