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Offline JPW

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Strange question, but any tips on removing double sided pads from a number plate
« on: September 10, 2010, 12:20:04 pm »
I pick up my GTI later today :jumpmove: and wondered if anyone has any tips for removing the adhesive pads use to hold number plates on?

The problem is that I used several of these on the plates on my old car and whilst I have removed them from the car I would like to remove all of the pads to fit these onto the Golf.

I have tried a hairdryer, vinegar and also soaking in hot water, but had no joy yet  :confused:
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Re: Strange question, but any tips on removing double sided pads from a number plate
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2010, 12:29:30 pm »
Nail Polish remover??
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Re: Strange question, but any tips on removing double sided pads from a number plate
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2010, 12:55:58 pm »
Quote from: vRStu on September 10, 2010, 12:29:30 pm
Nail Polish remover??

I think you meant to say the wifes nail polish remover.  :wink:

Or Autoglym Tar remover.
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Re: Strange question, but any tips on removing double sided pads from a number plate
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2010, 02:02:05 pm »
Mer or Autoglym Resin Polish also does the trick but will involve some elbow grease.. :happy2:
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Re: Strange question, but any tips on removing double sided pads from a number plate
« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2010, 09:55:46 am »
Just did mine yesterday & put tar remover all over them & came off easy. Bought it from cleanyourcar.co.uk
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Re: Strange question, but any tips on removing double sided pads from a number plate
« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2010, 10:04:28 am »
If you dont have the above try wd40, let it soak in
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Re: Strange question, but any tips on removing double sided pads from a number plate
« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2010, 10:08:03 am »
Quote from: 182_blue on September 11, 2010, 10:04:28 am
If you dont have the above try wd40, let it soak in
.........works for me. :happy2:
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