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Stone guard removal (and fitting!)

Shark

Shark

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I need to replace a set of stone guards due to clouding. Is there a good method of getting them off the car?
Previously I've used a hairdryer and my fingernails and then cleaned up with Tar & Glue remover, but its a tough
on the hands..

Even better, is there a good method of fitting new ones - I know how to fit vinyl with a little soapy water sprayed
on first to help with positioning, but have always managed to still get bubbles and flecks of dust in there..

Any tips?

Thanks
 
Use hot water to aid removal, clean any glue from the paintwork, polish and wax the paintwork, use car shampoo and water 50/50 and fit the new foils, try not to get your fingers on the vehicle side (sticky side) too much as it can leave fingerprints, slide into position and squedgee water bubbles out, tou will not get them all out but they will eventually work there own way out.
Tips: take a picture of them before removal to aid refitting in the correct position, apply some heat with a hairdryer after you are happy with the position (gentle heat,NOT cooking)
 
lidl or aldi sorry can't remember which sell a very good glue / sticky stuff remover for about £3.

I used it to remove mine as they broke up and left the glue layer behind.

Just watch on my first 944 a good chunk of paint came off with the guard on one side!
 
Yep same, I used a hair dryer and a soft plastic scraper to remove the bulk of the material. Then used sticky stuff remover... just spray on, let it do its business for a few mins then wipe off. I did check to see it wasn't going to remove the paint by spraying it on an inconspicuous area first. But the back of the can does say can be used on paint.

 
Try a hot air gun, more powerful than a hair dryer. You need to melt the glue and remove slowly, clean up and degrease. The remover from Lidl sounds like it will do a job.

When you re-fit spray the back of the decal, the sticky bit with soapy water and place. Use a squeegee to push out any air. The felt ones are the best. If you can't get hold of one PM me and I'll send you one.

 
Great, thanks.

I have Autoglym Tar & Adhesive Remover.. spray on the body and it literally dissolves tar spots, turns them to liquid in a minute.. does the exact same job to the glue on the stone guards. It is the best stuff for the job...

..that and the wife's hairdryer on the hot setting it is then!
 
I used a caramel/toffee wheel on a drill when I did them on my old car too.

Nothing else worked.
 
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