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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 09:10 AM
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So uh guys? Lamin-X's Adhesive layer wont' come off of the lens

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Tried using Goo-Gone & 3M's Adhesive remover, but the adhesive is not going anywhere. Seems as though it has melted through the lens under Florida heat (car's not garaged)
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And now I've made a mess... Lens restoration kit?
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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 09:12 AM
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So the laminex would not peel off?
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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 09:15 AM
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sorry, I should reiterate, I got the film off, but the adhesive won't come off with goo-gone and adhesive remover.
It was pretty easy to peel the film off under the sun.
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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 09:16 AM
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Ah, did you try calling Laminex?
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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 09:17 AM
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Yea, they told me to use 3M adhesive remover. but no bueno
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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 09:20 AM
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Some say to try WD40, let it sit for a few minutes but you may want to try it on a non visible area to make sure it does not react with the plastic.
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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 11:34 AM
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Try denatured alcohol, or naptha, or a paint thinner. Those work great for taking off sticky residue. But be careful with the paint because they are great at taking off paint too! I suggest taking the lenses off and trying one of those, just put some on a rag and rub vigorously. You should notice results almost immediately.
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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 05:39 AM
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If u dont get it off u can sand and polish the headlights ... i did that too and it worked out very well.

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Thomas
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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 05:50 PM
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Yea I'm gonna try one of the lens restoration kit. Thanks ya'll
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