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Old May 30, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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Bonnet stripe removal

I recently removed my bonnet decals. What is the best way to get that hood to appear as though those decals were never there? Thank you.
 
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Old May 30, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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polish and wax.
 
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Old May 31, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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I would go heavy on the polish. Depending on how long they were there, there might be a little fading...
 
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Old May 31, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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How did you remove them? I want to replace mine but not sure how to take the old ones off.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 05:11 AM
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i just used a heat gun to peel back the edge with my finger nail and just pulled gently.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by qwertmoneky
I would go heavy on the polish. Depending on how long they were there, there might be a little fading...

true... might even want to consider some ScratchX.
 
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