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any tricks for removing old stone guards?
I want to peel off my old stone guards but they are tearing off a millimeter at a time. I tried heat from a blow dryer and alcohol but nothing seems to work. What's the secret?
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Yeah a hair dryer or direct heat source, a plastic scraper and patience (sp?)
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Might have to get a hot air gun like is used for shrinking pallets.
A plastic windshield scraper works. Also use denatured alcohol.
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do a forum search..........been there, done that
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I used bug and tar remover, if you can find it in the can, not the spray. Plus, a hard plastic cake spatula to scrape. First I soaked the guards with the tar remover, then started scraping. It takes HOURS.
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ok, thanks guys. I checked the search forum and there is no quick and easy method. between heat, adhesive removal substances and a scraper, it looks like a couple of evenings of patient labor is unavoidable. luckily I feel my 944 is worth it.
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like Hugh said, a hair dryer won't cut it (no pun intended) as a heat source. you'll need a hot air gun. just be careful with the paint.
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Jet/diesel fuel works well as a tar remover. I used it for years without any paint damage.
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ahh, the many uses of good ole JP4
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1983 Porsche 944 2.5 liter
1987 Porsche 944 2.5 NA
