Youngy 0 Posted June 25, 2007 Hi people This is my corrado in the pic if you follow this link (crappy pic, doesn't do car justice) http://www.xlr8.co.im/Gallery/p17_secti ... mageid/949 I want to remove the rub strips, the black sticker line that runs right down each side of the car and the black vw decals on each door. Will this be an easy job? what is the best way? (using a heat gun) And will it look smart? Ta many Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H9 DUB 0 Posted June 25, 2007 Not sure about how to get the VW decal off, but the rubbing strips are stuck on with adhesive tape. Its messy crap and never comes off in one peice, would try a hair dryer before taking a heat gun to it as that might lift the paint off your door. If you are going to do it, best thing to do is take your time and be patient, its one of those annoyingly boring tasks that will probably take ages to do but if you rush it you will either scratch the paint or worse still lift it off the door. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foster 0 Posted June 25, 2007 Not sure about how to get the VW decal off, but the rubbing strips are stuck on with adhesive tape. Its messy crap and never comes off in one peice, would try a hair dryer before taking a heat gun to it as that might lift the paint off your door. If you are going to do it, best thing to do is take your time and be patient, its one of those annoyingly boring tasks that will probably take ages to do but if you rush it you will either scratch the paint or worse still lift it off the door. Whoa do you mean the big ugly plastic lumps running down the sides of the doors between the arches is just stuck on with tape??? No clips? if i take it off then there is just paint and no holes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H9 DUB 0 Posted June 25, 2007 I think so mate, not 100% as i havnt done them on mine yet but im 95% sure as i have heard plenty people on here that have done it. Did it on my MK2 and that was a headache because of the holes it left but im sure the rado ones are just stuck on! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 10 Posted June 25, 2007 Not sure about how to get the VW decal off, but the rubbing strips are stuck on with adhesive tape. Its messy crap and never comes off in one peice, would try a hair dryer before taking a heat gun to it as that might lift the paint off your door. If you are going to do it, best thing to do is take your time and be patient, its one of those annoyingly boring tasks that will probably take ages to do but if you rush it you will either scratch the paint or worse still lift it off the door. Whoa do you mean the big ugly plastic lumps running down the sides of the doors between the arches is just stuck on with tape??? No clips? if i take it off then there is just paint and no holes? just tape, no clips. allow 3-5 hours for glue removal! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerbucket 0 Posted June 25, 2007 Any tips for the method/materials used for removing the glue? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 26, 2007 use a heat gun, but obviously be careful. I did mine in just over an hour. Trick is to try and remove the tape with the strip, rather than fight to get it off of the body work after the strip is off. I used some tar remove to clean up the residue too, with the aid of a plastic paint scraper thingy Search "Bump Strip AND Removal" as there are a few threads on this already here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolrado 0 Posted June 26, 2007 as the weather is a little warmer at the moment it might be worth using a hair dryer rather than a heat gun, there is no risk of burning the paint or rubber trim then, mine came off easily with hot water and car wash shampoo, carefull not to bend the trim at too sharp of an angle when you pull it off or it will kink and its difficult to straighten it again if you ever want to re-fit it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youngy 0 Posted June 26, 2007 Happy days, I'll give that a whirl this weekend then. Also, not sure if anybody else has this but there is a black stripe that runs down the full side of the car. Is this easy to come of with a hair dryer/heat gun? Thanks very much Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 26, 2007 those decals are after market, so it would be hard to say whether they'll be easy or not. I'd image a similar tactic as the bump strips would work though, just melt/soften the glue with some heat, take your time, and be gentle. ps, Youngy was my nickname all through school :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youngy 0 Posted June 26, 2007 lol, I want them all off so I'm gonna get them of no matter what!!! My knick name was that all throught school (still sort of is) but Paul was already used on her so went back to youngy! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted June 26, 2007 Should i open the "bump stripes are good" can of worms :lol: (j/k) Could you use some T-Cut on the decals, could POSSIBLY help? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
