postie90

help guys i`ve just recive my new numbers plates and would like to know whats the best way to remove the old ones they are stuck on with a thick stick pad!!! and also what to use to get any residue off so the new plates have a clean surface to stick to.... someone has recomended white spirt then a rewax any other ideas many thanks.....

Rich @ PB

iTrader: (3)

Use a hair dryer or heat gun set to low to warm up the number plate and pad, then very gently prise it away - this will more than likely result in the foam pads tearing, leaving residue on both the car and the number plate. To get the residue off the car, use your thumb to rub/roll the foam up - this is sore work, but the best way to do it without marking the finish. Finally, use a white spirit based tar & glue remover (or white spirit) to remove any sticky adhesive residue. Don't rewax the area, otherwise the new foam pads for the new plates won't stick properly! Once the new plates are in place, rewax the surrounding paint and the plate itself. Job done.

postie90

many thanks for your advise pb!!!!!

postie90

sorted put the new plate on over the wekend, warmed it up with a hairdryer and it just pulled off with a little effort, then cleaned the sticky with white spirit!!!!! worked a treat...so all done thanks guys.....