Stickers

1,657 posts · joined May 2011 · 5 Jul 2011, 10:54 pm

#850177

Hey all!

I've currently got a few stickers from the previous owner on my front windscreen and rear window.
I want to get rid of these. What do you guys/girls recommend?

I'm also curious as to where I can get a forum sticker?

Seb

The sold one, '73 VW 1303 - Zelda
The project, '74 VW 1303 - Gretl

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1,983 posts · joined May 2003 · 5 Jul 2011, 11:04 pm

#850184

use a razor blade .. i got forum stickers here..

http://www.esigns.com.au/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=14&category_id=4&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=56

SebastienPeek Custom Title Time!

1,657 posts · joined May 2011 · 5 Jul 2011, 11:11 pm

#850190

Alright, sweet!

I'll be sure to get them off as soon as possible, they look fair old and are starting to peel at the sides.

Just about to buy one, what colour is the most purchased?

The sold one, '73 VW 1303 - Zelda
The project, '74 VW 1303 - Gretl

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 6 Jul 2011, 9:49 am

#850213

The colour most purchased by me is white, grand total of one because it stood out best on the blue body, if you put a white one on the body of Zelda probably no one will see it. 🙅

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too cranky Slammed & Awesome Dubber

83 posts · joined Jul 2009 · 6 Jul 2011, 4:18 pm

#850242

Razor blade scraper will get the old sticker off. Then use turps to remove the adhesive left behind. You may need to let the turps really soak into the adhesive being old stickers. Once the adhesive starts to soften it should come off easy with a rag or use the scraper again.

www.letterartsigns.net.au

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 6 Jul 2011, 5:31 pm

#850250

If they are really old and hard use the wife's hairdryer to soften the glue in conjunction with the single side razor blade. ( Don't tell your wife that I suggested it though)👍

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1,657 posts · joined May 2011 · 6 Jul 2011, 8:00 pm

#850291

I bought myself a white one to fit the body, it'll be going on the bottom of the rear window.

I'll head out on the weekend to get the current ones off, thanks for all the tips! 😀

The sold one, '73 VW 1303 - Zelda
The project, '74 VW 1303 - Gretl

too cranky Slammed & Awesome Dubber

83 posts · joined Jul 2009 · 7 Jul 2011, 6:49 am

#850365

I would avoid using a hair dryer on glass. It will only lead to more explanations when you crack the window

www.letterartsigns.net.au

SebastienPeek Custom Title Time!

1,657 posts · joined May 2011 · 7 Jul 2011, 12:08 pm

#850403

Alright, I'll go at it tomorrow with a razor blade and scrape every last bit off. They're peeling anyway, so I think they're definitely loosing or have already lost their stick.

🙂

The sold one, '73 VW 1303 - Zelda
The project, '74 VW 1303 - Gretl

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Jul 2011, 4:55 pm

#850451

SebastienPeek wrote:Hey all!

I've currently got a few stickers from the previous owner on my front windscreen and rear window.
I want to get rid of these. What do you guys/girls recommend?

I'm also curious as to where I can get a forum sticker?

Seb

Razorblade or blade scraper will take the sticker off..

if any glue left behind You can use Turps or petrol etc...
to dissolve it and then wipe the soft glue off with a razor blade or scraper and wipe the stuff off the scraper etc with a rag etc....

LEE

White sticker on glass still looks OK... as glass is NOT white... lol
Chromed ones look good... probably last the longest too...
or yellow etc..

LEE

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

too cranky Slammed & Awesome Dubber

83 posts · joined Jul 2009 · 8 Jul 2011, 8:16 am

#850614

Chrome stickers will very quickly scuff and scratch. They also break down quicker and will be harder to remove down the track when they become brittle. A normal coloured vinyl sticker will last longer and will ok to remove - Red is an execption the pigment in red tend to make them fade quicker and become brittle like chrome.

White is one of the best contrasting colours for window decals

www.letterartsigns.net.au

SebastienPeek Custom Title Time!

1,657 posts · joined May 2011 · 11 Jul 2011, 9:55 pm

#851302

Got the stickers in the post this morning!

Yes, I say plural! I ordered the forum sticker and it seems he threw in a couple of extra ones which is great!
Really loving the DUB INVADER one! 😀

Will be sticking them up very soon indeed.

The sold one, '73 VW 1303 - Zelda
The project, '74 VW 1303 - Gretl