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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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Hello,

I want to remove the side strips on my fiesta mk5
whats the best way of doing this?

thanks for any reply's
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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i just carefully prised mine off. then peeled any sticky stuff off with a stanley blade then a bit of thinners takes the last of the sticky shite off
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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You used Paint thinners?
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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yeah. a very small dab on a cloth
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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heat them up a bit then pry them off and use thinners on a rag to get the rest of the sticky stuff off
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 11:05 PM
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Tar and glue remover is a good bet for the residue,heat gun for the stripes,gently gently and it's works a treat.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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How far away about should i hold the heat gun as i don't want it to start taking the paint off!
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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dont use thinners, use autoglym 'bug and tar' for the glue

works well and no paint damage!
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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Where is the best place to get some?
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