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4th January 2011, 02:05 PM
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sticker crapy decals or whatever you call it
hey all.
you know how you get some cars with the kind of detailing on the side thats kinda stuck onto the side of the body over the doors?
well i've been trying to get it off, managed to get the top bit of the green and gold crap.
but the glue that's holding it on doesn't want to budge.
i've tried eucalyptus oil but that didn't work.
I'm going to try acetone on it and just rub it on lightly....but i know it may strip the paint so i'm slightly worried it will ruin the paint (not that the paint work is to great being 20 years old)
ill let you all know how i go, but in case that doesn't work....anyone else have any good suggestions?
i heard there is a rubber drill bit you could possibly get?
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4th January 2011 02:05 PM
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4th January 2011, 02:22 PM
#2
Have you tried using a heat gun to soften the adhesive?
Tony
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4th January 2011, 02:32 PM
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Patrol God
I agree with you Tony A Hair Dryer or Heat gun
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4th January 2011, 02:54 PM
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You can also leave it out in the sun on a hot day. This can work quite well but can be a bit hit & miss as well.
Last edited by patch697; 4th January 2011 at 02:56 PM.
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4th January 2011, 03:03 PM
#5
cheers all.
its actually out in the sun now...ill go have a look
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4th January 2011, 04:44 PM
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Heat gun/hair dryer
Becarefull doin it other ways, you can end up with paint lifting with the sticker
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4th January 2011, 10:27 PM
#7
angle grinder and 80 grit flap disc should get em off !! Cheers Mike
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5th January 2011, 12:27 AM
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Moderator
Originally Posted by
mike
angle grinder and 80 grit flap disc should get em off !! Cheers Mike
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Originally Posted by
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Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
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5th January 2011, 12:28 AM
#9
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Yep, go the hair dryer.
Be really careful using acetone on the sticker mate, you will end up taking paint off. Not Good.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Check out my Toy -->
MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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27th January 2011, 04:39 PM
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i found a great product at super cheap it is called "wax and grease remover" and is made by 3m and i found this to be great. took a little rubbing and a bit of time to complete but it appears as though the paint is in really good condition still, after a good polish of the paint work you can not even see where the stickers have been. my GU is white so may come up better than other colours but for the $12 it cost i reckon it was well worth it.
hope this helps
Rick
My Pride and Joy, stock standard White 1998 GU 2.8L Turbo Diesel. Mods yet to come, I only bought it in Dec 2010, Cant wait to have some money saved and get started!!!
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