removing self adhesive number plates

[4 forty]

4 forty

how do you remove self adhesive number plates,without damage to the paintwork? and also what is left of the self adhesive pads.

thank-you

Try Lighter Fluid.

Squirt it on, let it soak and rub gently. It will desolve the glue and not damage the paint although will need a wash down and polish afterwards.

Not a good idea to be smoking at the time either!!!

Mike

[4 forty]

4 forty
thank-you mike,

but how do you remove the plate in the first place? im frightened to pull it to hard in case it snaps suddenly and damages the paintwork.

paul

Hi Paul,

Only just read this and not in the office where I have a very useful tin of sticker remover. Just spray it on and a few minutes later the sticker comes off and you can remove all traces of the glue. I use it to remove competitors unremoveable address stickers of equipment!

My son has just used it to remove stickers from back of window of vehicle and take of the rear view mirror sticker pad.

I will try and get the part number for you. However, if you get bored waiting for me it is available and I purchased from RS Components on the web.

Regards

Chris

Can you get a long bladed knife between the plate and paintwork and sort of "slice" through the sticky pads?

Or how about a piece of cheese wire or similar keeping it pulled towards the plate to avoid the paint?

Can you break the plate of a bit at a time?

There's a couple of ideas to try.

Mike

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paul

try fishing line or dental floss and the old favourite Mr Muscle.

used credit card and M.M. to debadge my old B*W, worked a treat

cheers

scott

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4 forty

thank-you one and all for your assistance, the plates are now removed without any damage useing the nylon fishing line to remove the plate, and my wifes nail varnish remover to remove the adhesive.

paul