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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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Recently purchased the RPI letters for the back end of my vert, the mirrored look letters. well they look like trash after i put em on. Question is now that i have them on, how do i get them off with out destroying my paint ? save your money and wait for the stainless letters !

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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 10:12 AM
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Depending on the adhesive, you may just be able to warm 'em up with a hair dryer and peel them off. I did that with a dealer's decal, worked like a charm.
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Originally Posted by pianoguy
Depending on the adhesive, you may just be able to warm 'em up with a hair dryer and peel them off. I did that with a dealer's decal, worked like a charm.

Sometimes fishing string pulled behind them when they are good and warm helps, but usually a hairdryer works well without the need for string.

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