Is there a way to take an entire component off of the tCream layer?

[alank2]

I don't want to modify the library part if possible - is there another way?

[ElectricGuy]

I don't want to modify the library part if possible - is there another way?

I don't think so!
I tried the same thing in the past, and the solution was to create a new component without that layer, based on the old component.
In this way a keep both versions

[alank2]

Thanks; I'll go that route then.

[tomcat14]

Assembly Variants is what you are looking for.

Edit -> Assembly Variants in the schematic window