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VBOMB
01-08-2009, 04:17 AM
Doesn't seem to feel like a sticker so not like I could peel it off lol :) Heres a picture
http://i26.tinypic.com/24gq39u.gif

Any idea's on removing the GLi decal? :)

civic_vi
01-08-2009, 08:45 AM
its a decal, so use a hairdryer on low heat and blow it onto the decal then carefully try to peel the decal off using ur fingers

then clean off any glue residue left

VBOMB
01-08-2009, 08:56 AM
Thanks :D

cvc801
13-08-2009, 06:44 PM
Be careful what you use to get the residue off though, if you use any thinners based solvents, make sure you totally clean any leftovers off with water. Another option is using a caramel wheel (google it) it comes in handy for removing decals, body strips and ost automotive adhesive leftovers without damaging the duco.

VBOMB
13-08-2009, 06:53 PM
I ended up using a heat gun to peel it off and an adhesive removal spray to get rid of some glue, was fairly easy :) Heat guns work alot faster than hair dryers!

cvc801
13-08-2009, 09:43 PM
Sweet, people tend to recommend hair dryers because some people with no comon sense can easily hold a proper heat gun on the spot long enough to bubble the cars paint clean off.

Good to hear you pulled it off without a drama.

VBOMB
13-08-2009, 10:05 PM
Haha yeah if you aren't careful with it I could definitely see the paint start to bubble, even the decal started to singe a bit

vinnY
14-08-2009, 05:02 PM
dunno why you guys had it so tough and had to use heatguns
i just peeled mine off by hand and cleaned off the sticky stuff with orange power

VBOMB
14-08-2009, 05:19 PM
I don't have girls nails :p