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How do I safely remove shark fin?

Since it is not anything close to a turbo, even in its dreams, how do i get the things off without messing up the paint? Thx

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They just peel off. I've found that bug/tar remover helps when trying to remove a stuck on decal/graphic.

Depending on the age of the graphic, they may not come off in one piece.

After removal, be sure to clean the area thoroughly and wax.
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Heat gun or the missus hair dryer (when she not around) will help soften the glue.
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When you do remove it be prepared for the paint to be a far different shade underneath and very noticable. The PO removed them on my last car and I put them back because the difference drove me crazy
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Heat gun and goof off or mineral spirits.
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When you do remove it be prepared for the paint to be a far different shade underneath and very noticable. The PO removed them on my last car and I put them back because the difference drove me crazy
You just may have saved my totally compulsive @$$. Since estrus red has no doubt faded the black fins would be replaced by red ones. And how in the he!! Do you make a color fade? You don't. Thanks man for the save!

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