mfish
5/31/2007 9:46:46 PM
Has anybody removed the stickers on the front visors ( those things that fold down with mirrors ). Those things are just plain ugly and I would like to remove them without damaging the fabric. Anybody know a good technique??
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HumRluvR
5/31/2007 10:22:35 PM
Not sure about this, but I think It's against the Law to remove those warning Labels!!!
HummerGuy
6/1/2007 6:26:44 AM
I removed them. It took alot of patience and time though. Basically you have to gently scrape them off or pull the pieces off little by little. What I did was use a heat gun on a low setting, and I forgot what I used to peel them off, but then used Goo Gone to get the rest of it off. From what I can tell they are just decals that are heated onto the visor. I was able to get both of them off with no problem but it was a pain in the butt.
Dennis
6/1/2007 8:01:43 AM
That label is painted on..and should not be removed...How Mikey did it, (God only knows with his dented roof and all) should remain a mistery.
HummerGuy
6/1/2007 8:07:18 AM
OK I need to check it again. I may be getting it confused with my xB but I'm 99% sure it was the H3 I did this on. It was some kind of decal and I slowly started peeling it off little by little until I couldn't anymore so I pretty much soaked it with Goo Gone and slowly but surely got it off. UNLESS, again, it was on my xB. I'll take pics and post them to show you it's not there (if it isn't)
Crash
6/1/2007 9:17:24 AM
Lay down the crack pipe and back away slowly...
HummerGuy
6/1/2007 9:32:03 AM
That's what happens when your wiring a home theater system, drilling holes in your walls, writing a book and working all at the same time. I can't WAIT to have kids
dilo2001gt
6/1/2007 6:10:12 PM
I tried it with my last 4runner it came out like ****.
So i had labels made up that said 4runner on them stuck them on looked like **** called the dealer and ask how much new ones will cost $200.00ea f that.
So one day i was at the dealer and i said **** it im buying them the guy look them up had them in stock for only $25.00ea the other asshole gave me a price on leather ones with lights.
i learn my lesson leave them alone.
Dennis
6/1/2007 6:26:44 PM
mfish
6/1/2007 7:38:52 PM
Well ****!!
Its starting to sound like I am gonna be stuck with these ugly pieces of ****!
Dennis
6/1/2007 7:41:53 PM
I can send you a couple of OU bumper stickers to put over them..
mfish
6/1/2007 8:11:08 PM
They would probably look better than whats on there now, but I'll have to go for a UCSD sticker first
. Although I do need am Oklahoma shot glass for my collection
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ORIGINAL: Dennis
I can send you a couple of OU bumper stickers to put over them..
Dennis
6/1/2007 8:27:26 PM
PM me your address and I'll see what I can find.
shortbus
6/1/2007 9:04:49 PM
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ORIGINAL: mfish
Has anybody removed the stickers on the front visors ( those things that fold down with mirrors ). Those things are just plain ugly and I would like to remove them without damaging the fabric. Anybody know a good technique??
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it's just too painful to contemplate a response to this question .. . . . . . . .
D VADER
6/14/2007 5:21:39 AM
Here's how it's done guys. It takes some time as its silk screened in layers:
Here is the proper technique:
IMPORTANT: The original Goof Off - the one in the metal can, is the only product that I know of that will peel this warning label without damaging the vinyl in any way. Be sure you are using the original "Goof Off", and not "Goof Off 2", "Goo Gone", or any other sticker/label remover.
If you can, remove your visors for the entire operation.
The warning label is applied in layers, so any part of the warning label that is yellow, red, or black is significantly harder to remove than the white part. Soak part of a rag in the Goof Off, and apply the product liberally to about 1/4 of the warning label surface and rub it in. As soon as the product dries, put some fresh Goof Off on the same spot and you will see the warning label start to bubble. At this point you should be able to start to rub off the label.
Once the entire rubbery surface of the warning label is removed, soak a cotton rag in goof off and let the rag sit on the dark rectangle for a minute or two. Rub the area with the rag and then wipe it dry with a dry rag. Repeat until the residue is gone. Your visor will crinkle and the vinyl will seem very loose. At this point it looks like the visor is ruined but it is not. Once the label residue is completely removed, wash the vinyl with soap and water to remove any traces of solvent. Sit the visor in the hot sun for 10-15 minutes and the vinyl will tighten up like new. Treat with vinyl conditioner and reinstall visors. Viola - no more warning label and the vinyl is as good as new.
Good Luck!!
D VADER
6/15/2007 2:52:13 AM
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ORIGINAL: HummBob
Good Job LORD VADER!!!
The sales of Goof Off just skyrocked!!
HummerGuy
6/15/2007 6:10:03 AM
I told you it could be done
I forgot to post a follow-up. The H3 was the car I did it too, and I used an arosol can of "Goo Gone" or something similar.
I don't understand why your visors are Vinyl though.
Mine are both cloth. I guess they are different depending on what package you got. I have the base model '06
Dennis
6/15/2007 9:16:40 AM
Yeah, but now your visor is a buggered up ain't it?
HummerGuy
6/15/2007 9:30:52 AM
Nope not at all. It looks like nothing was ever there. The stuff clumps up and comes off. It's just time consuming and you have to have patience. I'll take some pics later if you want to see.
