Clear Plastic on Gear Indicator

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06-07-16, 08:22 PM

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Bigjon3475

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Originally Posted by yoegster

The other day I looked down to shift and saw two "bubbles" in/on my Gear Indicator to the left of the shift ***. I tried to remove them and then realized they were in what appeared to be plastic tape on top of the indicator letters. I peeled it off and other than some glue residue that came off easily now its is clearer than its ever been. Was this a protector that stayed on since delivery, should I have left it on for some sort of protection? Looks fine (even better) now. Anyone experience this?

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06-07-16, 10:29 PM

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Peeled mine off today sitting in traffic. SOOO much better

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06-08-16, 03:38 PM

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I swear I had peeled mine off - nope, found the edge. After 8 years, it was stuck down pretty good, but now those ugly scratches are gone!
I feel so stupid.

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06-08-16, 05:01 PM

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It's funny how so many of us did not notice this.. I removed mine awhile back, but I must have had the car for 6-8 months before I realized it was still there...

-Mike

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06-09-16, 11:30 PM

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Thank you! I was going to replace this plastic part due to all the scratches but it isn't cheap. Peeled mine off today when I remembered it while driving on my 2011.

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06-11-16, 10:40 AM

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If any of you guys are good with clear film... Make a template first...!!

Peel off OEM.. Replace with newly cut Film.

Now you won't have to worry about scratching the OEM acrylic piece