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by **RussMan** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 2:12 pm

Hi,

On the rear spoiler i have two version R stickers... they are fairly flaked at this stage and i'd like to get rid of them.. it would appear that the paint work underneath is ok as i was able to peel off a small area(took a month)
Any ideas on the best way of getting the stickers off?? petrol maybe?
I also want to remove the mitsu and sero stickers also which appear to be "stuck" on!!!

Thanks
~Russ

by **CByrne** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 2:17 pm

Have a look at this link, doesn't look to big a job.
Check the PS at the bottom before you start tho!

http://www.redmorris.pwp.blueyonder.co. ... /index.htm

Might do it myself, my V6 24V stickers have seen better days....

CB

by **CByrne** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 2:18 pm

There was meant to be a wink after It doesnt seem to be a big job :wink:

Let your fingernails grow....

by **RussMan** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 2:34 pm

cheers i'll take a look. I like the plain look on the back. will take some before / after pics and post them. :wink:

by CJ » Thu Jun 30, 2005 2:53 pm

You can use a hairdryer or similar to soften up the sticker, get a blunt piece of plastic to lift the edge, they should off handy enough once warm. Then use a cloth soaked in petrol or isopropyl alcohol to break down and remove the remaining adhesive and finally, use polish to finish it off. If shouldn't take you more than half an hour to remove all the stickers.

CJ

by **RussMan** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:01 pm

going to do it now.... day off so watch this space

by CJ » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:04 pm

RussMan wrote:going to do it now.... day off so watch this space

I'll expect to hear back from you no later than 4pm

CJ

by **RussMan** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:15 pm

I wish have to drive out to killiney now to get a hair dryer... doh

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:46 pm

RussMan wrote:I wish have to drive out to killiney now to get a hair dryer... doh

I found a couple of kettles of hot water do the trick nicely - don't spare the hot water though - you'll need to heat up the sticker sufficently to make it easy to peel away the relevant sticker.

I take no responsibility for damaged paintwork though.

by **RussMan** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 11:42 pm

cheers "myfeckin", went down the hairdrier route in the end. all stickers removed now.. nice and tidy. meant to get id of the mivecs on the side skirt area but forgot..next week. must post a few pics tomorrow

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:18 am

RussMan wrote:... meant to get rid of the mivecs on the side skirt area but forgot..

Nah - leave the Mivec stickers or maybe replace with newer ones as below - that kinda stuff has to be known.

by **RussMan** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:22 am

Yeh may leave them afterall... the backend looks so much tider without the sitckers though. I might get my friend to make up some new stickers to replace the mivecs.. fresh new look. Pic's after lunch if i can get hold of a digital camera

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:35 am

RussMan wrote:Yeh may leave them afterall... the backend looks so much tider without the sitckers though. I might get my friend to make up some new stickers to replace the mivecs.. fresh new look. Pic's after lunch if i can get hold of a digital camera

Agree re backend stickers - the cleaner the better.

Looking forward to those pictures.

by CJ » Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:10 am

RussMan wrote:Yeh may leave them afterall...

Yeah, leave the MIVEC stickers in place, unless you're going for the GR look

CJ

by **CByrne** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:15 am

Easy on the GR owners there CJ :wink:

by CJ » Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:18 am

CByrne wrote:Easy on the GR owners there CJ

It didn't take long for a defensive GR owner to reply to that quip!

CJ

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:25 am

CByrne wrote:Easy on the GR owners there CJ

Hehe - I was waiting for that one!

Goodman CB - on the ball.
I have previously owned a GR Tip and it was a beautiful car - and CJ owned a GS but they're all FTO's and are very similar except for the fact I'd kick your ass in my Mivec Manual. :lol:

by **RussMan** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:27 am

Mivec Manuals are the way to go

Getting camera now so who's going to host a pic or two for me? My webserver at home is offline and couldn't be arsed setting up an account.. or can i upload to this site?

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:32 am

RussMan wrote: who's going to host a pic or two for me?

There you go Russ - Don't say I never do anything for you - :lol:

by **kevinod** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:34 am

CJ wrote:
RussMan wrote:Yeh may leave them afterall...

Yeah, leave the MIVEC stickers in place, unless you're going for the GR look

CJ

OOOooooohhhh another craic like that and you'll be on 'the list'! :lol:

by CJ » Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:36 am

RussMan wrote:Getting camera now so who's going to host a pic or two for me? My webserver at home is offline and couldn't be arsed setting up an account.. or can i upload to this site?

Russ, use the Photo Album to upload pics, see the link above under the www.fto-ireland.com text.

CJ

by **kevinod** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:36 am

RussMan wrote:Mivec Manuals are the way to go Getting camera now so who's going to host a pic or two for me? My webserver at home is offline and couldn't be arsed setting up an account.. or can i upload to this site?

Use the new album feature cj added a week or two ago (link at top of the page with FAQ, Search, Memberlist, etc.).

Kev.

by **agent s** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 3:57 pm

CJ wrote:
unless you're going for the GR look

CJ

Eh...MEAN

I'm going to remove mine, but I was worried cos the paintwork looks darker underneath

by **agent s** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 3:59 pm

Sorry, I meant I'm going to remove my stickers...

by **kevinod** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 4:41 pm

When mine came there were a load of stickers on it

some covering chips and marks :roll:

but now its a sticker free zone (and chip/mark free zone!):

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