Goof Off on headlamp???
04-21-2011, 09:43 AM
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My Ride: 04' 545i, Sport Package, Black, Active Xenon, ARS, Aux Input
'10 Tahoe, Black on Black, leather, Nav/XM, 20" tires, full body kit, power 2nd row, loaded
'93 Jeep Wrangler, lifted 4.5", 33" meats, Rampage Recovery Bumper w/Tire Swing, etc
25' Aquasport Osprey, Center Console,2012 200 HO Etec
I had a headlamp replaced and the existing one has a protective film on it... I am going to remove it as it is pretty beat up... can I use Goo Gone (or Goof Off or whatever its called) to remove any residue on the headlamp cover or maybe nail polish remover??? Or will this damage the cover?
04-21-2011, 10:01 AM
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My Ride: 2012 535i X-driveSpace Grey/Black Dakota, Fineline Anthracite Trim; Executive Package (Rear View, Lumbar, Nav, Voice, SIRIUS, HiFi Pro) Technology Package (Hi Beam Assist, Lane Departure, Blind Spot Detection, Surround View) BMW Apps (Apps, Smart Pho
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Goo Gone should be OK but I would try a very small corner first to make sure that the plastic lens doesn't discolour. I have used Goo Gone with great success but it can make some types of plastic cloudy. Rinse completely.
04-21-2011, 10:40 AM
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I wouldn't use Acetone. It'll fuck it up. I tried it on my side markers and it burn/melt the plastic.
It looks cloudy. But I didn't care because I was spray tinting it anyways.
It looks cloudy. But I didn't care because I was spray tinting it anyways.
04-21-2011, 01:42 PM
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My Ride: 04' 545i, Sport Package, Black, Active Xenon, ARS, Aux Input
'10 Tahoe, Black on Black, leather, Nav/XM, 20" tires, full body kit, power 2nd row, loaded
'93 Jeep Wrangler, lifted 4.5", 33" meats, Rampage Recovery Bumper w/Tire Swing, etc
25' Aquasport Osprey, Center Console,2012 200 HO Etec
WOOHOO! Thanks for all the replies... I have to say I am very happy that it came off in one piece without any residue at all... I am pretty sure the clear mask on my front bumper and head lamps was put on around '04-05 by the looks of it... it was pretty beat up. My headlamp looks good as new again just by removing it. I am thinking of having my car professionally detailed with paint correction (its black and shows everything) etc, and may have the existing clear mask removed... do you guys think its worth it to have a new one installed? Thinking of tinting as well...
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