02GF74
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| posted on 19/9/07 at 02:42 PM |
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stick-on number plate removal
Am I likley to succeed remvoing a stick-on number plate so it is in a good condition to be restuck?
Will using a hair dryer to soften the glue and carefuly peeling off work?
Or it is £ 7 down the drain 
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Pdlewis
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| posted on 19/9/07 at 02:46 PM |
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I would say getting it off isnt a problem but dont fancey your chances of getting it to stick back on!! sorry
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BenB
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| posted on 19/9/07 at 02:48 PM |
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I'd imagine the removal process with either be damaging to the number plate or the car- of those two I'd rather trash the plate....
Give it a try but go gently- you might find the adhesive stays on the car- you could use some spray mount to attach the plate the 2nd time if it
works. If it's refusing to budge though I'd be tempted to liberally apply soapy water then do the heating trick and go very gently.
Ripping off a patch of gelcoat would be bad!!!!
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02GF74
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| posted on 19/9/07 at 02:51 PM |
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^^^ cheers for that; not too worried about the car as I will be painting it but would not be a bunny from happyville if it takes of a chunk of gel
coat 
My gut feel is the plastic which is ths special reflecting stuff is going to be irreversibly damaged when creased.
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twybrow
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| posted on 19/9/07 at 03:00 PM |
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I would be amazed if you rip the gel coat from the surface!
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RazMan
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| posted on 19/9/07 at 03:05 PM |
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The reflective vinyl background will probably break up when you try and remove it. It depends on how long it has been exposed to UV light.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 19/9/07 at 03:18 PM |
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use an angle grinder, cut round it exactly, then refit it after paint job is done - a couple of wooden batterns holding it on from the underneath.
It'll be reet...
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Peteff
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| posted on 19/9/07 at 03:47 PM |
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I reused my trailer numberplate and it was perfectly alright. Hairdryer and patience and steady pressure and it came off in one piece but I expect it
is down to the quality as well.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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stevec
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| posted on 19/9/07 at 04:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Dangle_kt
use an angle grinder, cut round it exactly, then refit it after paint job is done - a couple of wooden batterns holding it on from the underneath.
It'll be reet...
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Dutchman
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| posted on 21/9/07 at 09:09 PM |
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try with gasoline , I use it for removing glue from places where vinyl decals where
Tarzan English with foreign accent!
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 22/9/07 at 03:23 AM |
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cover with masking tape that has had the adhesive weakened slightly, then with a sharp razorblade like you`re skinning a fishgo slow, pushing a little
bit more towards the gelcoatand pulling very very gently on the masking tape just to keep the edge away from the razor
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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