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Old 03 September 2006, 11:08 AM
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does anyone know how to get the glue off without scratching the paint thanks
Old 03 September 2006, 11:11 AM
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try using turps on a cloth works every time and DOES NOT damage your paint
Old 03 September 2006, 11:12 AM
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chears mate im going to try that thanks
Old 03 September 2006, 11:12 AM
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Yeah, Hairdrier to make the glue pliable and melt,then Autogleam Intensive Tar Remover.

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Old 03 September 2006, 11:13 AM
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My mate got his really easy with a hairdryer no damage at all, just peeled off
Old 03 September 2006, 11:18 AM
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well i must say turps works wonders i got them off in seconds and no paint damage thanks geordie
Old 03 September 2006, 11:49 AM
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I had a proper struggle with mine, used turps and a hair dryer, what a carry on.

Eventually came off without leaving a mark, definetly worth it to get rid of that nasty pink badge
Old 04 September 2006, 04:15 PM
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hair dyer and Autoglm tar and wax remover available in Halfords as stated below.
Took full car load of advertising off my wifes car with this method.
Old 04 September 2006, 06:28 PM
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WD40 works every time!
Old 04 September 2006, 06:36 PM
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hair dryer then i used a cash/credit card to get the badges off, cleaned it with autoglym tar remover.
Old 04 September 2006, 06:44 PM
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i used t-cut on my corsa 5 years ago

and the is now a corsa going round with no paint in that area lol :P
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Hot water and cotton/fishing line to remove the letters and then Petrol to remove the sticky stuff, final clean up with t-cut to clean and blend in the colour. Jobs a goodun
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