I actually did mine today. I recommend trying to pull them off with no heat first. I started out using a steamer but it appeared to make more of a mess with the adhesive. I put it down and started pulling, they came off much cleaner this way

Black ones from Suncoast. Evening sun was directly on it and makes it look like it contrast more than it actually does

 

Finally got them replaced today. Was hoping to remove them myself over last weekend, but life got in the way.

So I kept my appointment with the authorized P-car paint and body shop. They did a really nice job removing/ applying the new OEM stone guards, didn't require me to sign a waiver of liability...and even put on plastic covers on the drivers seat and steering wheel to keep things clean!

Here's a pic of the passenger side (sorry for the reflection, taken inside of the garage).




Thanks to everyone for sharing your valuable experiences and insights.

 

This job is on my short list.

 

Thanks for all the helpful tips. Feel like I'll need to do this soon.

 

Put mine back on today.. couple air bubbles that hopefully will come out. Also on one I think there may be a spec of dirt underneath. Might just be a bubble. If not, I guess buy a new one or any tips to remove?

 

same... maker told me I needed to use more soap in the water.. so likely have to redo it not sure how to not get dust under. Thought I had it cleaned.

 

Yeah.. had to take on and off a few times to get it alligned. I feel like a better slip solution mix would have prevented. I have a 8 oz bottle and did 2 drops of dish soap. What is everyone using?

Now that I have done it once, I feel like I could make my own off the backing for the ones I bought for next to nothing. Probably go that route.

 

They usually go away with time/heat as they dry. Let it sit in the sun.

 

Sun.. wtf is that. Cloudy and raining for the next 4 days. Lol.

With you. Hoping that is the case.

 

Supplier told me to use baby shampoo. Much more than two drops I guess. He said clear bubbles will go away, silver bubbles are to stay and are air. Consequence of not using enough soap.

 

My '05's guards were yellowed and hardened. Brought it to Eric Jackel at Reflections Detailing here in Williamsburg. He spent an entire day removing the old guards using steam and a circular eraser in a cordless drill that's used for removing pinstriping; it nearly melted the film and allowed it to be pulled-off inch by inch. The guards were on the car since '05, so unlike others on here who were able to peel them off, these were on for good.

 

Air bubbles that remain after a few days can usually be eliminated with a sharp pin or the tip of a number 11 X-Acto blade and a hair dryer. Just warm the bubble, pierce the center of the bubble and press it down. No biggie.

if you have a ton of air bubbles, you need to work on your squeegee technique and you may want to do a do-over.

 

Clear guards looks nice.
Glad it turned out ok.

 

OEM guards ordered from Sunset. Hoping to tackle this next week when I have time off. Going the clothes steamer route.

 

Post an update on how it went.