RE: Removing the stickers on the visors??
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RE: Removing the stickers on the visors?? - 6/14/2007 5:21:39 AM
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D VADER
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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!!
< Message edited by D VADER -- 6/14/2007 5:23:56 AM >
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RE: Removing the stickers on the visors?? - 6/15/2007 12:57:33 AM
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HummBob
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Good Job LORD VADER!!!
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RE: Removing the stickers on the visors?? - 6/15/2007 2:52:13 AM
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D VADER
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ORIGINAL: HummBob
Good Job LORD VADER!!!
The sales of Goof Off just skyrocked!!
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RE: Removing the stickers on the visors?? - 6/15/2007 6:10:03 AM
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HummerGuy
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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
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RE: Removing the stickers on the visors?? - 6/15/2007 9:30:52 AM
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HummerGuy
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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.
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RE: Removing the stickers on the visors?? - 6/15/2007 10:54:53 AM
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HummerGuy
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Stab me, do I not bleed? I'll take you pics you, you supposed Engineer you. No wonder American cars suck.
uh, yeah I dunno either what that meant.......................
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