Club F1FTY - Page 1060

Cyrus · 05-07-2021, 08:06 PM

Question for any owners who've swapped out their third brake light. Any tips on removing the stock light. I plan to do this tomorrow. I thought I'd use a hair dryer to loosen the glue up first. I have some plastic trim removal tools but I'm concerned about scratching the paint and more so damaging the black vinyl we have on our Fifty trunk lids. I guess I also have to watch how much heat I apply to the vinyl on the bottom half of the light. I struggle to be rough with my car and I know this requires so major prying to get it off. I've watched some video's and everybody seems to have slightly different methods. I don't have any fishing line so hoping I don't need that.

Any advise is apricated.

Kaizer_911 · 05-07-2021, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyrus

Question for any owners who've swapped out their third brake light. Any tips on removing the stock light. I plan to do this tomorrow. I thought I'd use a hair dryer to loosen the glue up first. I have some plastic trim removal tools but I'm concerned about scratching the paint and more so damaging the black vinyl we have on our Fifty trunk lids. I guess I also have to watch how much heat I apply to the vinyl on the bottom half of the light. I struggle to be rough with my car and I know this requires so major prying to get it off. I've watched some video's and everybody seems to have slightly different methods. I don't have any fishing line so hoping I don't need that.

Any advise is apricated.

I taped the area off with painters tape first. Then I used a hairdryer to warm it up a bit. Then I used a trim tool to pry/break the seal. Then I just pulled. The longest part was getting all the old gasket/seal residue off.

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Cyrus · 05-07-2021, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaizer_911

I taped the area off with painters tape first. Then I used a hairdryer to warm it up a bit. Then I used a trim tool to pry/break the seal. Then I just pulled. The longest part was getting all the old gasket/seal residue off.

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Thanks Adam, did you tape the area before or after applying some heat ? Just wondering if the heat would loosen the adhesive on the painters tape also making it unusable.

Likely I'm over thinking it as always.

arpad_m · 05-07-2021, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyrus

Thanks Adam, did you tape the area before or after applying some heat ? Just wondering if the heat would loosen the adhesive on the painters tape also making it unusable.

Likely I'm over thinking it as always.

Cyrus, you're overthinking it

You don't need heat at all, the edge trim adhesive on these 3rd brake lights is more for insulation than adhesion. The light is secured in its place by 2x4 (not particularly tight) clips, four top and four bottom.

As suggested above, surround it with a strip of painter's tape, then gently pry with a plastic trim tool and pull out. Watch a few youtube videos first to boost your confidence.

EDIT: here's a pic of my original lamp to help you visualize what this unit looks like. The connector's in the middle, don't pull too far before disconnecting it

Kaizer_911 · 05-08-2021, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyrus

Thanks Adam, did you tape the area before or after applying some heat ? Just wondering if the heat would loosen the adhesive on the painters tape also making it unusable.

Likely I'm over thinking it as always.

You’re welcome. I did the heat after the tape. No issues. And don’t worry I overthought it as well. But watch some videos. Lethal Camaro has a decent one. As do many other people.

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RicSimonis · 05-08-2021, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaizer_911

I taped the area off with painters tape first. Then I used a hairdryer to warm it up a bit. Then I used a trim tool to pry/break the seal. Then I just pulled. The longest part was getting all the old gasket/seal residue off.

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Originally Posted by Cyrus

Thanks Adam, did you tape the area before or after applying some heat ? Just wondering if the heat would loosen the adhesive on the painters tape also making it unusable.

Likely I'm over thinking it as always.

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Originally Posted by Kaizer_911

You’re welcome. I did the heat after the tape. No issues. And don’t worry I overthought it as well. But watch some videos. Lethal Camaro has a decent one. As do many other people.

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Plastic trim tool was it for me. Used some 3M adhesive remover to get the rest of the foam ‘stuff’ off. Make sure the orientation of the new one is correct, there should be an ‘UP’ arrow on it. Not being funny, or anything else, just something that could get overlooked. There’s no additional adhesive foam.

Good luck.

Kaizer_911 · 05-08-2021, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RicSimonis

Plastic trim tool was it for me. Used some 3M adhesive remover to get the rest of the foam ‘stuff’ off. Make sure the orientation of the new one is correct, there should be an ‘UP’ arrow on it. Not being funny, or anything else, just something that could get overlooked. There’s no additional adhesive foam.

Good luck.

Oh yeah! Good call out on the direction. I peeled the backing off and almost mounted mine upside down. Easy to overlook.

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Cyrus · 05-08-2021, 01:42 PM

Thanks for all the advice. I got it done today it was easy other than getting all the adhesive off the paint. My hands have a permanent smell of goo gone now. Looks so much better. I have a long list of mods I'm in the process of doing I'll post pics when I'm done them all in the next few days.

Kaizer_911 · 05-08-2021, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyrus

Thanks for all the advice. I got it done today it was easy other than getting all the adhesive off the paint. My hands have a permanent smell of goo gone now. Looks so much better. I have a long list of mods I'm in the process of doing I'll post pics when I'm done them all in the next few days.

Awesome congrats! Yeah easy install other than getting the old adhesive off.

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RicSimonis · 05-09-2021, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyrus

Thanks for all the advice. I got it done today it was easy other than getting all the adhesive off the paint. My hands have a permanent smell of goo gone now. Looks so much better. I have a long list of mods I'm in the process of doing I'll post pics when I'm done them all in the next few days.

Lookin’ forward to some

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Martinjlm · 05-15-2021, 04:04 PM

Was anyone on this forum tooling around Myrtle Beach, SC today? If so, and you remember passing a Fifty Vert, that was me.

HDRDTD · 05-15-2021, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

Was anyone on this forum tooling around Myrtle Beach, SC today? If so, and you remember passing a Fifty Vert, that was me.

Not me by a long shot, but since you're here,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!

AmericanMike · 05-17-2021, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

Was anyone on this forum tooling around Myrtle Beach, SC today? If so, and you remember passing a Fifty Vert, that was me.

Dang!! I was there. Not sure how we missed each other.

Claus · 05-19-2021, 04:10 PM

Hey guys, i need some help, I am adding a ZL1 1LE style spoiler wing and I would like to add the FIFTY decals to it just like our OEM one.
Where can I find those decals to purchase??

Thank you all in advance! =)

05-07-2021, 08:06 PM	#14827
Cyrus Drives: 50th 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Ottawa Valley, Ontario Posts: 321 View My Garage	Question for any owners who've swapped out their third brake light. Any tips on removing the stock light. I plan to do this tomorrow. I thought I'd use a hair dryer to loosen the glue up first. I have some plastic trim removal tools but I'm concerned about scratching the paint and more so damaging the black vinyl we have on our Fifty trunk lids. I guess I also have to watch how much heat I apply to the vinyl on the bottom half of the light. I struggle to be rough with my car and I know this requires so major prying to get it off. I've watched some video's and everybody seems to have slightly different methods. I don't have any fishing line so hoping I don't need that. Any advise is apricated. __________________ 50th Anniversary, 2SS, Build#5771, A8, MRC, NPP, NAV, Sunroof, GM Performance CAI, Trifecta Tuned, GM splash guards, Black illuminated bowtie, GM smoked tail lights & third brake light, GM Fifty floor mats, Strut tower brace, JWM side markers, 20% window tint, Sto N Sho front license plate bracket

05-08-2021, 01:42 PM	#14834
Cyrus Drives: 50th 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Ottawa Valley, Ontario Posts: 321 View My Garage	Thanks for all the advice. I got it done today it was easy other than getting all the adhesive off the paint. My hands have a permanent smell of goo gone now. Looks so much better. I have a long list of mods I'm in the process of doing I'll post pics when I'm done them all in the next few days. __________________ 50th Anniversary, 2SS, Build#5771, A8, MRC, NPP, NAV, Sunroof, GM Performance CAI, Trifecta Tuned, GM splash guards, Black illuminated bowtie, GM smoked tail lights & third brake light, GM Fifty floor mats, Strut tower brace, JWM side markers, 20% window tint, Sto N Sho front license plate bracket

05-15-2021, 04:04 PM	#14837
Martinjlm Retired from GM Drives: 2017 Camaro Fifty SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,229	Was anyone on this forum tooling around Myrtle Beach, SC today? If so, and you remember passing a Fifty Vert, that was me. __________________ 2017 CAMARO FIFTY SS CONVERTIBLE A8 \| MRC \| NPP \| Nav \| HUD \| GM Performance CAI \| Tony Mamo LT1 V2 Ported TB \| Kooks 1-7/8” LT Headers \| FlexFuel Tune \| Thinkware Q800 Pro front and rear dash cam \| Charcoal Tint for Taillights and 3rd Brakelight \| Orange and Carbon Fiber Bowties \| 1LE Wheels in Gunmetal Gray \| Carbon Fiber Interior Overlays \| Novistretch bra and mirror covers \| Tow hitch for bicycle rack \|

05-19-2021, 04:10 PM	#14840
Claus Drives: 17' Camaro 2SS FIFTY Edition Join Date: May 2019 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 48 View My Garage	Hey guys, i need some help, I am adding a ZL1 1LE style spoiler wing and I would like to add the FIFTY decals to it just like our OEM one. Where can I find those decals to purchase?? Thank you all in advance! =)

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