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Sticker removal
#1410591
12/02/2013 21:49
12/02/2013 21:49
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Joe78
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Not sure if this is in the right section mods, feel free to move it if necessary.
My coupe has a 'neverbeen' nurburgring style sticker on the back which I want to remove. I washed the car at the weekend and had a bit if a pick at it, but couldn't get it started ie peeling off - its on there really well.
Anyone got any tips for removing? Heating it up maybe? I'd rather it stayed on than I damaged the paint removing it, but only just.
Any advice appreciated.
Last edited by Joe78; 12/02/2013 21:49.
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Re: Sticker removal
[Re: Joe78]
#1410595
12/02/2013 22:01
12/02/2013 22:01
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proccy
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proccy
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Try a hairdryer? No point asking JBT for one
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Re: Sticker removal
[Re: Joe78]
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12/02/2013 22:33
12/02/2013 22:33
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20vtwill
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A kettle full of boiling water worked well for me.
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Re: Sticker removal
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12/02/2013 22:35
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Re: Sticker removal
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#1410612
12/02/2013 23:01
12/02/2013 23:01
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Joe78
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A kettle full of boiling water worked well for me. Have you actually tried that Will?
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Re: Sticker removal
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12/02/2013 23:12
12/02/2013 23:12
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Re: Sticker removal
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12/02/2013 23:25
12/02/2013 23:25
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20vtwill
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yes last time on a bonnet badge, poured it over the badge and pealed off, then over the glue left on the body and rubbed it off with a rag then a bit of polish. 
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Re: Sticker removal
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#1410626
12/02/2013 23:52
12/02/2013 23:52
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johnnybravoturbo
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This is what you need The above will get it off in a flash. If it scratches the paint then it'll double up as a rear 1/4 removal tool
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Re: Sticker removal
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12/02/2013 23:58
12/02/2013 23:58
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Muzzynumber2
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This is what you need The above will get it off in a flash. If it scratches the paint then it'll double up as a rear 1/4 removal tool Also goo for ccleaning up headlamps
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Re: Sticker removal
[Re: Joe78]
#1410656
13/02/2013 09:06
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and doing clutches apparently.....
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Re: Sticker removal
[Re: Rudidudi]
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13/02/2013 21:45
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proccy
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He wants to remove them, not chat them up
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Re: Sticker removal
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13/02/2013 21:52
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Re: Sticker removal
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17/02/2013 15:55
17/02/2013 15:55
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jonnyk
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use tardis to get rid of the residue left behind
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Re: Sticker removal
[Re: Joe78]
#1411482
17/02/2013 18:46
17/02/2013 18:46
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MarioCirillo
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Petrol on a cloth will remove it
Proud Owner of Rosso Speed LE041
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Re: Sticker removal
[Re: Joe78]
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17/02/2013 21:05
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jonnyk
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google? lol it's probably the best tar/bug remover there is, as used by all the best detailers.
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Re: Sticker removal
[Re: Joe78]
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17/02/2013 23:17
17/02/2013 23:17
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RobShed
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boiling water to heat-up/soften adhesive. dental floss to saw thru'. nail varnish on a rag to clean-off residue. polish after.
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Re: Sticker removal
[Re: Joe78]
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18/02/2013 17:57
18/02/2013 17:57
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