1st: Yes. Most states require that the rear reflectors be/show RED only. Clear ones might confuse other drivers into thinking its the front of the car and cause an accident.
2nd: Removing the molding is fairly easy. You would need a way to get them started, such as dental floss, fishing line or an old guitar string. Wait for a warm day, but I do not recommend direct sun light. I had the hardest time w/the LS of mine and the sun was on it. Peel them back slowly using the "tool" to get them started only. Most of the adhesive will come off, but what's left will come using Goo-Gone or some other adhesive remover. I actually used WD-40 on mine. Pros have been known to use that to remove stripes!!
If the body has faded, and that's likely, use some polish to help hide the different shades. If it's really bad use compound first, but only as a last resort. You may be amazed just how fast the line will blend in w/the rest. It may take a few weeks but it will disappear.
The good news is, you will no longer have a place for dirt, grim and especially grit to build up under there. Mine were awful and I was sorry I hadn't done it sooner. They took some polish, time, patience and some elbow grease to make it look right again, but be patient. Be sure to fully clean and wax that area when finished.
And as I'd said, it makes it much easier to wash and clean the sides of the car w/o them, and you will LOVE the look.
2nd: Removing the molding is fairly easy. You would need a way to get them started, such as dental floss, fishing line or an old guitar string. Wait for a warm day, but I do not recommend direct sun light. I had the hardest time w/the LS of mine and the sun was on it. Peel them back slowly using the "tool" to get them started only. Most of the adhesive will come off, but what's left will come using Goo-Gone or some other adhesive remover. I actually used WD-40 on mine. Pros have been known to use that to remove stripes!!
If the body has faded, and that's likely, use some polish to help hide the different shades. If it's really bad use compound first, but only as a last resort. You may be amazed just how fast the line will blend in w/the rest. It may take a few weeks but it will disappear.
The good news is, you will no longer have a place for dirt, grim and especially grit to build up under there. Mine were awful and I was sorry I hadn't done it sooner. They took some polish, time, patience and some elbow grease to make it look right again, but be patient. Be sure to fully clean and wax that area when finished.
And as I'd said, it makes it much easier to wash and clean the sides of the car w/o them, and you will LOVE the look.
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