Tips for Changing Window Louvers?
07-06-2015, 09:47 PM
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Tips for Changing Window Louvers?
I don't like that I can't see through my window louvers, plus the color is -slightly- off (only noticeable on bright days), so I want to change them. Already have the new ones I want in mind, just wondering what the safest/most effective way of removing the ones that are currently on my mustang and hopefully not damage the paint on my car or anything? They're held on with strips of 3M tape. I'm going to assume grip it n rip it probably isn't the correct way to be thinking lol
Thanks!
Thanks!
07-07-2015, 06:18 PM
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I don't like that I can't see through my window louvers, plus the color is -slightly- off (only noticeable on bright days), so I want to change them. Already have the new ones I want in mind, just wondering what the safest/most effective way of removing the ones that are currently on my mustang and hopefully not damage the paint on my car or anything? They're held on with strips of 3M tape. I'm going to assume grip it n rip it probably isn't the correct way to be thinking lol
Thanks!
Thanks!
Although I wouldn't recommend ripping them off, the process is pretty easy!
All you need is some fishing line, a heat gun or hair dryer, goo gone or 3m remover, and some patience.
Simply heat up the tape, slide the fishing line in between the glass/paint and the louver. Grab the line on other side and shimmy it through breaking the bond of the tape. You will have broken the pond and the louver should pop right off.
From them, use goo gone or 3m remover and take off all the excess tape.
You're done!
Hope this helps and let me know if you have any questions.
-Will
07-07-2015, 10:30 PM
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Hey Epona,
Although I wouldn't recommend ripping them off, the process is pretty easy!
All you need is some fishing line, a heat gun or hair dryer, goo gone or 3m remover, and some patience.
Simply heat up the tape, slide the fishing line in between the glass/paint and the louver. Grab the line on other side and shimmy it through breaking the bond of the tape. You will have broken the pond and the louver should pop right off.
From them, use goo gone or 3m remover and take off all the excess tape.
You're done!
Hope this helps and let me know if you have any questions.
-Will
Although I wouldn't recommend ripping them off, the process is pretty easy!
All you need is some fishing line, a heat gun or hair dryer, goo gone or 3m remover, and some patience.
Simply heat up the tape, slide the fishing line in between the glass/paint and the louver. Grab the line on other side and shimmy it through breaking the bond of the tape. You will have broken the pond and the louver should pop right off.
From them, use goo gone or 3m remover and take off all the excess tape.
You're done!
Hope this helps and let me know if you have any questions.
-Will
07-08-2015, 01:19 PM
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Haven't ordered them yet, but I'll be getting SHR Flush-Mount soon from you guys over at AM. The fact that they are flush with the car makes it look so much better, and actually being able to see out the windows for once will be pretty nice too! The louvers I have now look alright, but I hate looking back and seeing that black underside and dirty-ish window (just that dust that blows inside the louvers) that I can't get to to clean besides squirting a hose through the louver.
Those ones seem to solve every "issue" I have with the ones on now. Flush mount cleans up the appearance. Replaces the window so I can actually keep it clean, and can actually see out of it!
Those ones seem to solve every "issue" I have with the ones on now. Flush mount cleans up the appearance. Replaces the window so I can actually keep it clean, and can actually see out of it!
07-09-2015, 08:43 AM
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Haven't ordered them yet, but I'll be getting SHR Flush-Mount soon from you guys over at AM. The fact that they are flush with the car makes it look so much better, and actually being able to see out the windows for once will be pretty nice too! The louvers I have now look alright, but I hate looking back and seeing that black underside and dirty-ish window (just that dust that blows inside the louvers) that I can't get to to clean besides squirting a hose through the louver.
Those ones seem to solve every "issue" I have with the ones on now. Flush mount cleans up the appearance. Replaces the window so I can actually keep it clean, and can actually see out of it!
Those ones seem to solve every "issue" I have with the ones on now. Flush mount cleans up the appearance. Replaces the window so I can actually keep it clean, and can actually see out of it!
The SHR louvers should definitely solve that issue and look great!
Make sure to keep me posted when you install!
-Will
07-09-2015, 04:56 PM
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07-10-2015, 10:47 AM
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Be prepared to spend hours removing the residue from the 3M double sided tape, and for blisters on your fingertips. Even trying heat, automotive Goo gone (the Citrus kind as the other one will remove the clear coat from your paint), and alcohol pads, my wife and I spent at least 2-3 hours in the hot sun removing the residue left from my louvers and my rear spoiler. The "stock" louvers had to come off my ROUSH to get those windows tinted, and my rear spoiler was filled with water I could hear sloshing around every time I opened the trunk. I think that process would be worse punishment for prisoners than breaking rocks or making license plates. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. At least the SHR ones don't require the tape and the MMD ones AM sells mount to the windows instead of the body of the car.
07-10-2015, 12:07 PM
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Be prepared to spend hours removing the residue from the 3M double sided tape, and for blisters on your fingertips. Even trying heat, automotive Goo gone (the Citrus kind as the other one will remove the clear coat from your paint), and alcohol pads, my wife and I spent at least 2-3 hours in the hot sun removing the residue left from my louvers and my rear spoiler. The "stock" louvers had to come off my ROUSH to get those windows tinted, and my rear spoiler was filled with water I could hear sloshing around every time I opened the trunk. I think that process would be worse punishment for prisoners than breaking rocks or making license plates. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. At least the SHR ones don't require the tape and the MMD ones AM sells mount to the windows instead of the body of the car.
It'll be worth it in the end, though!
07-10-2015, 01:01 PM
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