MK5 Golf GTI

General => Random Chat => Topic started by: JPW on September 10, 2010, 12:20:04 pm

Title: Strange question, but any tips on removing double sided pads from a number plate
Post by: JPW on September 10, 2010, 12:20:04 pm

I pick up my GTI later today :jumpmove: and wondered if anyone has any tips for removing the adhesive pads use to hold number plates on?

The problem is that I used several of these on the plates on my old car and whilst I have removed them from the car I would like to remove all of the pads to fit these onto the Golf.

I have tried a hairdryer, vinegar and also soaking in hot water, but had no joy yet  :confused:

Title: Re: Strange question, but any tips on removing double sided pads from a number plate
Post by: vRStu on September 10, 2010, 12:29:30 pm

Nail Polish remover??

Title: Re: Strange question, but any tips on removing double sided pads from a number plate
Post by: Hedge on September 10, 2010, 12:55:58 pm

Quote from: vRStu on September 10, 2010, 12:29:30 pm

Nail Polish remover??

I think you meant to say the wifes nail polish remover.  :wink:

Or Autoglym Tar remover.

Title: Re: Strange question, but any tips on removing double sided pads from a number plate
Post by: Moschops on September 10, 2010, 02:02:05 pm

Mer or Autoglym Resin Polish also does the trick but will involve some elbow grease.. :happy2:

Title: Re: Strange question, but any tips on removing double sided pads from a number plate
Post by: Phil_T on September 11, 2010, 09:55:46 am

Just did mine yesterday & put tar remover all over them & came off easy. Bought it from cleanyourcar.co.uk

Title: Re: Strange question, but any tips on removing double sided pads from a number plate
Post by: 182_blue on September 11, 2010, 10:04:28 am

If you dont have the above try wd40, let it soak in

Title: Re: Strange question, but any tips on removing double sided pads from a number plate
Post by: Gene Hunt on September 11, 2010, 10:08:03 am

Quote from: 182_blue on September 11, 2010, 10:04:28 am

If you dont have the above try wd40, let it soak in

.........works for me. :happy2: