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Old 20th September 2011, 12:44 PM
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Hi all,

I was quite pleased when I bought my A8 to find the original factory protective film (blue stuff) on the metal trim parts of the sill kick plates - hence, no scratches. Now, though, I've tried removing it but it's damn near impossible to do without just pulling off tiny pieces at a time. Any suggestions?
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Old 20th September 2011, 12:48 PM
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try heating it gently with a hairdryer then pulling it off slowly as it cools
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Old 20th September 2011, 02:20 PM
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If the SO's Hair Dryer doesn't work you can use " Label-Off "

I use it for removing decals/badges etc etc.... works like a charm....

http://www.homecrafts.co.uk/products...pray_LO200.htm
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Old 20th September 2011, 03:11 PM
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thanks, will have a go.
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Old 21st September 2011, 08:07 AM
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try heating it gently with a hairdryer then pulling it off slowly as it cools
Ha, ha you said pulling it off slowly
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Old 21st September 2011, 12:33 PM
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Did the first one today with a heat gun and scraper - took a few goes to figure out how much heat but worked a charm. Now just need to remove the remaining goo and give it a good clean before re-installing.
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Did the first one today with a heat gun and scraper - took a few goes to figure out how much heat but worked a charm. Now just need to remove the remaining goo and give it a good clean before re-installing.
Nice one!
Glad you got it sorted
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