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Old 10-10-2011, 02:39 PM
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So on the front of my car the previous owner put his website url...which is no longer up.

I want to get this off asap. How would I do it safely without damaging the plastic grill?

I'm not worried about the surface being faded because it's going to get repainted anyhow, but I certainly don't want to ruin the plastic in the process either.


 
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Old 10-10-2011, 03:42 PM
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you can either use heat to loosen the adhesive or an eraser wheel for your drill
 
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Old 10-10-2011, 07:24 PM
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Thank you! I'll take my hair dryer to tomorrow and see how that does.
 
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Old 10-10-2011, 07:29 PM
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Ive seen recon guys strip off dealership stickers with a commercial pressure washer. Just a thought.
 
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Old 10-10-2011, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Pablo63
Ive seen recon guys strip off dealership stickers with a commercial pressure washer. Just a thought.
the only problem with that is if it will rip off stickers it deff could rip off some paint

i did this with a 2600psi power washer with the second weakest tip
 
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Old 10-10-2011, 07:57 PM
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Oops. Sorry I thought he was repainting.
 

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Old 10-10-2011, 10:21 PM
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ohh ya he did say that
 
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Old 10-11-2011, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Pablo63
Oops. Sorry I thought he was repainting.
LMAO...he is a she
 
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Old 10-11-2011, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Growler75
LMAO...he is a she
whoops
 
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Old 10-11-2011, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BasicConcepts
whoops
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No problem...it's not a big deal...
 


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