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  1. Impactco

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    #1 Impactco, Jun 14, 2007
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    My car came with inexpensive resin shields already installed by a prior owner. They look cheap, are somewhat faded and are in the wrong position on the fenders. Any advice on how to remove these without damaging my paint would be appreciated. I'm thinking I'll buy some Yoshi shields to make this right per suggestion of Lee328GTS. Please don't try to talk me out of putting Yoshis or equivalent back on since I really like the look of high quality shields regardless of their correctness. Thanks!
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  2. RMDC

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    #2 RMDC, Jun 14, 2007
    If they are "glued" on I'd try heating them with a hair dryer to soften the glue, then buy the best 3M adhesive remover, apply that followed by a soap, water, polish and wax. If the hair dryer does not give enough heat to to melt the glue then I would go with a heat gun VERY CAREFULLY - try not to melt your paint - take it in short heat applications. Let it get too hot and you will melt/damage your paint.
     
  3. Impactco

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    #3 Impactco, Jun 15, 2007
    Ok, thanks. I'll give that a try and report back on results.
     
  4. mgtr1990

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    #4 mgtr1990, Jun 15, 2007
    Had the same issue with my TR left it out in the sun for a couple of hours grabbed the edge and they came right off used Goofoff and it was perfect good luck
     
  5. BigTex

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    #5 BigTex, Jun 15, 2007
    I'd agree some gentle heat should loosen them....or find a local thug teenager to rip them off! LOL!
     
  6. NYCFERRARIS

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    #6 NYCFERRARIS, Jun 15, 2007
    apply goop ( avail at home depot) and then work dental floss ( the gentle covered type) slowly back/forth under an edge
     
  7. robertgarven

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    #7 robertgarven, Jun 17, 2007
    the 3m is great also alcohol works also peel up the top edge a little or dribble it down from the top as it peels away add more fluid and they should come right off.

    Also real Ferrari's (race cars) have stickers you could buy a set of the magnetic ones then remove or keep on at will?
     
  8. f355spider

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    #8 f355spider, Jun 17, 2007
    Another useful way to remove is to use waxed, dental floss. Cut a long section, and tie a couple knots in it, to use as "teeth" to "saw" through the adhesive...start at a corner and work your way through it. Not a fast process, and you will use several pieces of floss to do this, but it is pretty gentle, and can be safer than trying to peel it up. Then use the 3M adhesive remover, or WD40 or Goo Gone.

    These are (IMO) the nicest shields to get: http://www.yomagic.com/ Thin, and accurate to the factory ones.
     
  9. Valence

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    #9 Valence, Jun 18, 2007
    Exactly how are these aftermarket logos not illegal under trademark law?
     
  10. Bullfighter

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    #10 Bullfighter, Jun 18, 2007
    This is a good idea - call FNA and tell them you have some illegal shields you want removed. Let them do the work.
     
  11. bert308

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    #11 bert308, Jun 18, 2007
    I have a pair that I've never used on a car but are now on my work bench and the back protective paper said: "officially licensed Ferrari product" or something similar. Even Ferrari dealers sell them.
     
  12. RMDC

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    #12 RMDC, Jun 18, 2007
    How did you make out? Personally I hae removed Dealer applied signs many times using the process I recommended -
    This was after specifying that I did not want their logo on my car.
     
  13. Impactco

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    #13 Impactco, Jun 18, 2007
    I have not gotten to it yet. We were in Vegas this past weekend. We stopped by the Ferrari store at the Wynn. Lots of cool stuff!
     
  14. f355spider

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    #14 f355spider, Jun 18, 2007
    Never use a heat gun...too much risk of damage. Seen it happen to others.
     
  15. RMDC

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    #15 RMDC, Jun 18, 2007
    Like I said, VERY CAREFULY - have used a heat gun reluctantly, but successfully,after the hair dryer did not generate enough heat.
     
  16. Ricambi America

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    #16 Ricambi America, Jun 18, 2007
    You're probably referring to the resin shields (decals/stickers) which are indeed licensed.
     
  17. bert308

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    #17 bert308, Jun 19, 2007
    Yes, that is what this thread is about, "Removal of resin shields"! The much nicer metal/cloisonne shields that several sources offer are probably all not licensed.
     
  18. Badman

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    #18 Badman, Jun 19, 2007
    In those situations in the past, I have taken the car back with a copy of the law and made the dealer remove it.

    http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/90-7r.5.htm
     
  19. Impactco

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    #19 Impactco, Jun 20, 2007
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    Ok, did the job today. Pic#1 is the resin shield in place. I used a hair dryer to heat the badge for about 30 seconds and it peeled right off without removing the paint. Pic #2 is the adhesive residue. Pic #3 is the stuff I purchased at Pep Boys to remove the residue. I soaked a soft rag and the residue came right off with no paint damage at all. Pic #4 is after the clean up with water and fresh coat of wax. Pic #5 and #6 are before and after. Maybe I'll leave it "correct" for awhile and see how I like it. Thanks for all the feedback guys. Oh, Pic #7 is a perhaps a more suitable place for these ugly shields!
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  20. Guy Webster

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    #20 Guy Webster, Jun 20, 2007
    Great job. Good information.



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  21. robertgarven

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    #21 robertgarven, Jun 20, 2007
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  22. Impactco

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    #22 Impactco, Jun 20, 2007
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