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Old 09-16-2004, 10:16 AM
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Removal of stickers:

Upper left window: no problem, took it right off then used a razor blade to get the goop off the window, then used non-acetone nail polish remover to get the litle bit that was left

Glove compartment: Again no problem, came right off, no residue, wiped with a clean wet cloth.

Driver side visor: came off with non-acetone nail polish remover, a little white residue is left........any suggestions???

Passenger side visor: a little confused....same sticker......used same procedure......now a have a lot of black residue that looks horrible......HELP before the wife sees it!!!

Dealer sticker: came right off....cleaned up with nail polish remover

Any suggestions on how to remove 5 series plaque???
Old 09-16-2004, 10:29 AM
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What about the sticker next to the idrive knob?
Old 09-16-2004, 10:33 AM
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Forgot about that one....gimmeee two minutes
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Center console sticker: come right off.... a little remover for residue
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Still need some help with the visors.....wife just got home....keep'n her away from the car
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I used Goo gone and it didn't really help. I was told 100% Acetone will take care of it. I have the same problem, I just can't find the Acetone. GooGone took away some of it but you can still see it. and the passenger side has the black dots.
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Originally Posted by kigerka' date='Sep 16 2004, 03:14 PM
I used Goo gone and it didn't really help. I was told 100% Acetone will take care of it. I have the same problem, I just can't find the Acetone. GooGone took away some of it but you can still see it. and the passenger side has the black dots.
acetone is nail polish remover...
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But not all Nail Polish remover uses Acetone.
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Peanut oil?

Hair dryer?

bug/tar remover?

...mmmmm :'(
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Hair dryer will not work on the residue. Go for 100% acetone. or try Goo gone. It may work for you.


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