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  1. 23rd July 2016, 06:31 PM #1
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    Removing stickers without damaging the paint

    I stupidly put some vinyl stickers on my MY15 Defender and I want to remove them. I've done a google search and found a whole lot of conflicting information so not sure what to do. I have gloss paint. Does anyone have any experience with removing stickers without damage?
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    Use a heat gun on low setting.
    Once the stickers are warmed up, pull them off.
    2015 Defender 110
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    Quote Originally Posted by karlz View Post
    Use a heat gun on low setting.
    Once the stickers are warmed up, pull them off.
    I've got a hairdryer. Would that work?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pocket Rocket View Post
    I've got a hairdryer. Would that work?
    Sure would
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pocket Rocket View Post
    I've got a hairdryer. Would that work?
    Yes, it would. Once the stickers are off, use tea tree oil to remove any glue residue.
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    Cool thanks!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Homestar View Post
    Yes, it would. Once the stickers are off, use tea tree oil to remove any glue residue.
    eucalyptus oil works as well
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