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Sublime1304 · 09-07-2010, 10:57 PM

Yes I'm finally going to get rid of my fake fender vents. I'm worried that if I were to remove it it might mess up my paint. Any tips or help would be appreciated.

morla · 09-07-2010, 11:49 PM

if they're just stick on then heat it up a little bit with a blow dryer and use fishing line and slide it right on through. It may (and probably will) leave some of the adhesive but that's as easy as picking it off

Sublime1304 · 09-08-2010, 12:01 AM

I'll have to give that a shot and see what happens. I'd hate to f*** up the fender.

morla · 09-08-2010, 12:06 AM

well it sounds like it's put on just like badges are put on, in which case I'm a master at debadging;)

WKderF · 09-08-2010, 12:09 AM

Check out a product called tarminator. It's made by stoners. Clear cost &paint safe, and works great for removing adhesive residue. I've used it many times to clean off the residue from vinyl stickers on painted surfaces. Works great.

Sublime1304 · 09-08-2010, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WKderF

Check out a product called tarminator. It's made by stoners. Clear cost &paint safe, and works great for removing adhesive residue. I've used it many times to clean off the residue from vinyl stickers on painted surfaces. Works great.

I'll check that out too. Thanks

is300bklyn · 09-08-2010, 02:47 AM

When i remove my factory emblem, i used dental floss first then use googone to remove 3m tapes

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09-07-2010, 11:49 PM	#2
morla Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ivyland Member #16045 My Ride: '06 Evo SE, '99 Integra, '97 Q45 iTrader: (0)	if they're just stick on then heat it up a little bit with a blow dryer and use fishing line and slide it right on through. It may (and probably will) leave some of the adhesive but that's as easy as picking it off

09-08-2010, 12:06 AM	#4
morla Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ivyland Member #16045 My Ride: '06 Evo SE, '99 Integra, '97 Q45 iTrader: (0)	well it sounds like it's put on just like badges are put on, in which case I'm a master at debadging;)

09-08-2010, 12:09 AM	#5
WKderF Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Philadelphia Member #30 My Ride: Taste The Beast iTrader: (2)	Check out a product called tarminator. It's made by stoners. Clear cost &paint safe, and works great for removing adhesive residue. I've used it many times to clean off the residue from vinyl stickers on painted surfaces. Works great.

09-08-2010, 02:47 AM	#7
is300bklyn Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2010 Member #17320 My Ride: IS300 iTrader: (0)	When i remove my factory emblem, i used dental floss first then use googone to remove 3m tapes