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[MrSurly]

I've tried searching for this... Too many "other" results and I'm out of patience for the process.
I'm in the middle of a bar swap on a 2010 CUSE5 and I've already promised myself that when I got a chance, I would remove the switch plate chrome piece from the cap.
The piece is apparently glued on with double-sided tape. It won't just pop off as I had hoped.
I love me some chrome, don't get me wrong but, man, FLAT surfaces that are chromed and aimed at my face are a problem on any sunny day.
Does anyone have any pointers for this?
My best idea so far is heat....but that might be a really bad idea.
I don't know, any experience with this?

[gadgetz]

3M adhesive remover in a spray can might loosen the tape so you can peal it from the piece. I've used the 3M product to remove sticky labels etc. Good luck.

[Chains]

Hair dryer on low works too.

[Cvostu]

I have no idea why they even sell chrome parts for that area.  Doesn't even look that good and then it blinds you in the sun.  I don't get it.   

[CVO2FIXUP]

 Leave the piece in the sun. Let it get nice and hot. Then pull on the chrome cover with steady tension and hold it. You will feel the foam start to stretch and eventually let go. Then use some Goo Gone to remove the remainder of the  stuck on tape. Once finished,  put the part on e-bay for $25.00 Job done.   

[Wrongway]

Having bought my latest with this chrome piece I too want it gone, NOW. Had to ride with my left hand covering the glare, this piece is a stupid idea. Found no way to remove it without damaging the paint, so I got some black heavy decal material (form those numbers on a school bus) and covered 98% of the flat surface. Works like the chrome was never there. Here is the best picture I could get tonight of how I cut the decal.

[MrSurly]

 
SUCCESS!
I got it off with no damage to the paint or the chrome. The answer for me was hot *VERY HOT* water.
My water heater is set too high. Out of the tap runs actual 124*.
I ran a sink full and soaked the fairing cap for half an hour and refreshed the water and gave it another hour. Took it out and using gloves I was able to just hold tension on it and it gave up.
The paint is perfect and the trim piece is not damaged.
I was fearful that the area under this might not be painted, but it was, full pearl and all. I'll try to get a pic tomorrow.
No more retinal damage!

I can't understand why they put these on either. If the metal just had a curved surface it would livable.  Perfectly FLAT metal that has been chromed is not bling....it's a mirror.

[Cvostu]

Glad you got it off without any damage.   Your patience had a big part why you are not buying a new one.  Great job.  Stuart. 

[MrSurly]

I've been taking a lot of time doing the bar swap; I keep adding extra detail changes to the wiring with my many gadgets.
 The fairing cap looks fantastic without God's Own Mirror on it.



Glare Fix #2. The flat top edge of the windshield trim piece.
Just the top surface which catches an amazing amount of sunshine in its 1/8" strip of mirrored surface.
The best part is that an observer would likely never spot the modification (except that the new paint doesn't have the pearl)