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Old 16 August 2010, 07:21 PM
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Im toying with the idea of removing all the graphics on my scoob but I wanted to ask if anybody on here has done it before as im worried I might damage the paintwork or that the paint underneath might be a slightly different colour - not knowing how long theyve been on doesnt help either
Any advice guys??
Old 16 August 2010, 07:31 PM
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I used a hair dryer and it peels off real easy. When i bought my boot from the breakers it had a huge logo on the back. I didn't pay attension to damage etc as i was getting it resprayed.

Going to have to risk it!
Old 16 August 2010, 07:37 PM
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Im not going to risk it until im 100% sure its not going to ruin the paintwork as they cover the whole of the car, Ive got a machine polisher but I dont have re-spray money!
Old 16 August 2010, 07:42 PM
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I did mine with a hair dryer, and they came off fine.

It needed a good couple of polishes to get rid of the 'shadow' the stickers left, but you'd never tell now. With a machine polisher and a decent compound you shouldn't worry.
Old 16 August 2010, 07:45 PM
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arm yourself with

Hot water first

Then hairdryer

Have some tar remover, a clay bar and some decent polish


after that through a decent LSP on and you won't know they have been on
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Originally Posted by chrisdicko
I did mine with a hair dryer, and they came off fine.

It needed a good couple of polishes to get rid of the 'shadow' the stickers left, but you'd never tell now. With a machine polisher and a decent compound you shouldn't worry.
I think I'll brave it, going to save up for some nice wheels first though so it doesnt look too plain
Old 16 August 2010, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Phil
arm yourself with

Hot water first

Then hairdryer

Have some tar remover, a clay bar and some decent polish


after that through a decent LSP on and you won't know they have been on
Thanks Phil
Old 16 August 2010, 07:59 PM
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they should come off fine as long as they are decent quality, one thing is for sure you will increase the value of you car without doubt!
Old 16 August 2010, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by my94wrx
they should come off fine as long as they are decent quality, one thing is for sure you will increase the value of you car without doubt!
Yeah thats true, I like the graphics as theyre different but im sure the novelty will wear off soon! I saw a plain bugeye same as mine minus the graphics parked up a couple of days ago and it looked really nice
Old 16 August 2010, 08:27 PM
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hi we had full graphica on are car i just peel with fingers took a while then good polisha nd all was fine
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Originally Posted by stibex
hi we had full graphica on are car i just peel with fingers took a while then good polisha nd all was fine
Good stuff, thanks
Old 16 August 2010, 08:55 PM
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If i remove graphics i firstly do it on a warm day and use plenty of hot (not boiling) water.Be patient and take your time.Provided paintwork is ok you should be fine.
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Removed the graphics from my mates scooby yesterday afternoon,after work,just used my finger nails took about 2 hrs, and the car had boot,bonnet,wings,doors,spoilers done - dead easy. there were a few panels that left a bit of adhesive,but wd40 took that off without hardly rubbing. Then fitted fuel pump for good measure.



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Old 17 August 2010, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by midnight
Removed the graphics from my mates scooby yesterday afternoon,after work,just used my finger nails took about 2 hrs, and the car had boot,bonnet,wings,doors,spoilers done - dead easy. there were a few panels that left a bit of adhesive,but wd40 took that off without hardly rubbing. Then fitted fuel pump for good measure.


mine is identical to this! i even have the same wheels
it took me 3 hours to remove all mine using a hot air gun, tar and glue remover and some polish.
the only thing i would say be careful dont get the panels too hot and dig bits of paint out when you start on the corner of each graphic
Old 17 August 2010, 08:33 AM
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One thinng, actually two things.

How long have the stickers been on the car? if a few years then the pint underneath may be a little darker having not been exposed to the elements.

Having said that Silver is a good colour as it does not show fading as much as darker colours.

Scoob paintwork is notoriously thin and rubbish, i would use a hairdryer and do it on a warn if not hot day.
Old 17 August 2010, 07:02 PM
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Thanks for the advice guys

Paul - I dont know how long they have been on but from what I can gather they have been on a couple of years and the car is blue so will that make it more evident when they come off?
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a nuther thing we used 2 get the glue of after was pannel wipes mate
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