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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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due to lack of ground clearance ive had to take the splitter off my front bumper.

managed to get that off ok but im left with a load of adhesive / sealant still attached to the bumper.

anyone got any idea on how to get it off without damaging the paint ?? it doesnt seem to want to peel
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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hairdryer / wd40
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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thanks , i will give that a go
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 07:06 PM
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Stu Stu Stu - why why why???????????????
That front spoiler set the car off - plus it wasn't that low - I had no probs with multi-storeys.
Remove the obstacle, and keep the spoiler
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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Sounds a bit late for that Hairdryer seems to be favourite when changing rear light clusters, should work fine for this too
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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Well he could put it back on
I'd just use either white spirit or T-Cut
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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there is some stuff that we have at work especially for removing sealant. You just put it on and leave it for a couple hours. Its safe on paint too. Ill have a look to see what its called tomorow if you wish? Better that then rub away at it with anything else and scratch the paint.

Andy
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 02:05 PM
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andy if you could find out what it is that would be cool.

stu - i agree it looks totally different without the splitter , but practicality says it needs to go im afraid it allmost scrapes just getting down our drive !! and due to the fact i drive across fields / farm tracks everyweek its just gonna be a problem if i left it on.
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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sorry forgot today

pm tomorow and i will remeber to look at the label

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Originally Posted by rgv_stu
andy if you could find out what it is that would be cool.

stu - i agree it looks totally different without the splitter , but practicality says it needs to go im afraid it allmost scrapes just getting down our drive !! and due to the fact i drive across fields / farm tracks everyweek its just gonna be a problem if i left it on.
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 11:09 AM
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here is the stuff you need mate:

silstrip

made by penn-white limited
tel 01260 279635

address
radnor park trading estate
black lane
congleton
cheshire
cw12 4xj

give em a call and they may pop you a tub in the post if you pay with cc

works a treat

Andy
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