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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 02:34 PM
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Wots the best method of gettin rid of them nasty rubber strips that run the entire lentgh of the car??

Last time i just ripped em off but then the sticky stuff stays on looks even shitter!!

Iv heard sumfin bout a caramel bar!! I fort this was a choccie bar but aparantly it gets it off?? Is this true or was sum1 havin me on?? If it is true where can i get 1from?? Local corner shop??

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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 02:43 PM
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Try soaking a rag in white spirit, that should do it, well did on mine lol.
Then just wipe it over the sticky glue and should come of, when done go over with polish.
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 02:44 PM
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O you can try heating it up aswell using a hot air gun but be carefull as to not cook the paint work pmsl.
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 02:45 PM
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as above white spirit and lots of elbow grease.

exactly how benn said soak a rag and then light go over the sticky stuff.

leave in for 5 mins.

then it should come off no problem
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 02:49 PM
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Cheers lads!!
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