Unfortunately I had to change the bars on my Raleigh since the ones on it got bent. I wrapped the bars with white tressostar since that is all I had on hand. I didn't want to fuss about the white getting dirty so I shellaced the bars, which turned the white tape a cream/gold color. I don't mind the color the tape turned out, but I don't like the brake white hoods with it.

That leads to my question, the white hoods are white Campy hoods in flawless condition. Is it a bad idea to try and remove them from the lever bodys? I would probably be replacing them with the generic gum colored hoods from loose screws but I don't want to risk destroying my Campy hoods.

Has anyone done this successfully, is it risky?

Here are some pics:
with the white Campy hoods


mock-up with the gum hoods:


Generic replacements: