taking the numbers off the boot

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jaywe30
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Post Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:14 pm

hi, just need alittle help, are the numbers on the boot ie 325i stuck on or pined as i want to remove mine, please get bk to me, also anyone know the best way to do this cheers :)
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Post Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:24 pm

Stuck on with foam trim tape.

Warm slightly with hot water or hairdryer and they should come off. be gentle if the paint doesnt look too healthy.
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Post Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:31 pm

I used a hot kettle of water and a wire tie through the tape winkeye
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Post Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:31 pm

after warming up with the hairdryer or water, good quality dental floss helps to separate the numbers from the bootlid without snapping
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Post Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:34 pm

Yeah i used a thick bit of cotton with washing up liquid to act as a lubricant. worked a treat.
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Post Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:43 pm

good quality waxed dental floss, run behind the numbers and then some bug and tar remover will get any remaining bits.
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Post Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:55 pm

cheers for all your help