Any tips on how to take this off effectively

[PooShee]

[RacerX1166]

There are entire threads devoted to the topic on Rennlist. The method that seems to work best involves a steam gun or heat gun and hitting just the right temp. Too low and it won't want to come off. Too high and you'll take paint along with the guard.

Looking at how the task is coming along, my guess is you'll have the same adhesive removal chore I and many others wound up with, once the guard is off. My friend (who owns a tint and vinyl business) and I spent three hours with some mild goo removal and squeegees before we were able to get all the old adhesive. The good news is that once that's done, it's a ten minute job to put the new ones on.

[TMc993]

One of the most tedious jobs ever...Heat, scrape, repeat...Some use an old credit card to scrape (Who keeps old credit cards?)...I went to a parts store and bought a couple of those throwaway flexible "spatulas" they sell for mixing/applying bondo and heated the fender with a hair dryer on low. Rubbing alcohol and cotton balls were my best solution for removing the adhesive. Go slow and steady and when you feel the frustration building walk away for a few minutes. A supply of cold beer is not a bad idea. Hope this helps...

[wesleyc]

Definitely a tedious job as TMc says. I used a heat gun. Plastic spatulas. And acetone. It was about 95 degrees outside when I decided to do it which added to the fun

[TMc993]

Originally Posted by wesleyc

And acetone.

I would avoid using acetone on any painted surface.

[jmarch]

I used a plastic single edge that I bought from Amazon (25 Plastic Double Edged Razor Blade and Titan Scraper - Tools Products - Amazon.com). I used a heat gun to first heat the plastic film until it feels soft and then I used the plastic scraper. It's a lot like trying to lose weight, there is no magic bullet but rather hard work. As for the glue residue, I used a combination of paint thinner and xylene. I then replaced with the larger plastic guard and it helps to hide the area of the original guard. Good luck and be patient.

[J Richard]

If your paint is perfect, take it to a paint shop or one that does protection film. They have the tools and techniques to get it off in short order with no risk, and cheep by comparison....

[PooShee]

Defiantly a tedious job.
I will try to get a quote from a vinyl wrap shop and see which direction I go with it.

Thanks for the input gentlemen

[PooShee]

Heat and Bindi scraper took it off ( and burned me)
3M adhesive remover is working

But this is not fun.

Will report back in three hours when the first side is done

[heliolps2]

Hard work ....

[pirahna]

A steamer works the best.

[PooShee]

Sorry for not posting follow up pics...I was making good progress and then got a flat tire and caught up in different projects

But it turned out ok

Heat gun: 20-30sec cycle-peel
After it was all off
5sec soak with 3m adhesive remover and while tedious, worked like a charm

Working time was 1hr each side until free and clear of any goo
Then wet sanding and now in the shop for various other maintenence...new tires, etc

Will post finished pics when she is back home