diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/plasmamen.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/plasmamen.dm
index 7fcef46c64..fda1ec8687 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/plasmamen.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/plasmamen.dm
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
 		return
 	on = !on
 	if(!on)
-		remove_overlay(light_overlay)
+		cut_overlay(light_overlay)
 	else
 		add_overlay(light_overlay)
 	user.update_inv_head() //So the mob overlay updates