LED strip removal

    I installed LED strips on the BODY of my SL that I need to remove and replace. Does anyone know how I can do this without damaging the body or the finish. TIA

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    Try a little WD 40


    Pick a small spot near the end of a strip let the WD 40 have some time to get under the and soften the glue - It helps if it is warm so park in the sun. If it works then you can do more. I never tried it with LED but have removed emblems this way. You will need to give it a real good cleaning before you install new strips.

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    As suggested, sunlight, and WD-40 works fantastic for this type of thing (and maybe even use the string method with the WD-40). You could also try using a heat gun or blow-dryer to heat the strips quickly. Just be careful with the heat gun.....hold the heat gun in one spot too long and you could blister the paint! If you're not comfortable using a heat-gun....the blow-dryer might be safer in this instance.

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    As suggested, sunlight, and WD-40 works fantastic for this type of thing (and maybe even use the string method with the WD-40). You could also try using a heat gun or blow-dryer to heat the strips quickly. Just be careful with the heat gun.....hold the heat gun in one spot too and you could blister the paint! If you're not comfortable using a heat-gun....the blow-dryer might be safer in this instance.

    As a Residential Painting contractor I do use a 'heat gun' on some things....more often use the gun type HAIR DRYER on things that I want to warm and not burn. As well as WD40 you can also use paint "thinner" to clean and remove the glue. Start in an area that is not 'out front' and practice and little.

    WD40 and low heat works well. If you're installing on the same surface getting all the WD40 off is required. Dawn dish washing liquid and water to clean the area followed by alcohol to remove the WD40.