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Old 26 January 2007 | 09:36 AM
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I have a horrid HKS decal on the back bumper. I have tried to remove it but its almost solid and basically is "chipping" rather than peeling. It looks as though its on so hard its taking the laquer off with every chip.
Does anyone have any advice on how to remove it, i would take a pressure washer to it but i'm worried it will still do some damage on removal.
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Old 26 January 2007 | 09:45 AM
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Tried warming it with a hairdrier, very hot water, or soaking with WD40?

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Old 26 January 2007 | 09:53 AM
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if you go to halford auto glym do some stuff called tar spot remover i found that really good
Old 26 January 2007 | 09:55 AM
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One of the best ways is to pour very hot (not boiling) water over the sticker, Then it just peels off easily.

This will not harm your paint work.
Old 26 January 2007 | 09:57 AM
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thats what i did then used the auto glym tar spot remover to get the rest off
Old 26 January 2007 | 10:01 AM
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the best way is a hairdryer and some patience.
Old 26 January 2007 | 10:23 AM
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Ok thanks will try the above. Bloody stickers why do they set so hard after years?.
Old 26 January 2007 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 94impreza
Ok thanks will try the above. Bloody stickers why do they set so hard after years?.
Because the people who buy them would moan if they washed off the first time you cleaned your car?

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Old 26 January 2007 | 12:54 PM
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Hairdryer or very warm water (not boiling)
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