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El Gordo · Jan 18th, 2004, 07:02 PM

I want to remove the dealer sticker from the rear window in my Mini but I am worried about damaging the heated rear window. Has any one got any tips or tricks for removing the dealer sticker.
Also I am thinking of changing the tax disc holder from the standard mini dealer type to a round silver metal type. Has any one else changed there tax disc holder ?

Rakey · Jan 18th, 2004, 07:09 PM

well the dealer sticker I just pulled out, yes it left like a slight adhesive mark, but rather than try to remove that straight away (as fibres would stick to it) I left for a few days then used normal window cleaning spray.

But good things for removing stuff like that would be either meth's, or lighter petrol fuel (like in a zippo)

as for the tax disc holder just done mine, but didn't have to clean anything off, I cheated and had a new windscreen fitted, hahaha. Stone chip was the real reason for changing

But imagine the same things might help you.

Anyway, there is a great Silver Holder on e-bay, with the MINI logo on the back, thats what I got and alot of others on here. Have a search using BMW MINI TAX for search words.

obehave · Jan 18th, 2004, 08:02 PM

Actually plain,and safe, hand lotion will work. Just a tiny amount and work it into the adhesive. The just use plain old glass cleaner.
Goo Gone works but I don't think it's available over there. Probably just has a different name.

RustyPaint · Jan 18th, 2004, 08:22 PM

WD40 (silicone spray) Nothing abrasive in that, just silicone. Good for removeing sticky stuff.

NEMINI · Jan 18th, 2004, 08:31 PM

wd-40 is not silicone spray

Taken directly from the WD-40 website:

What does WD-40 contain?
While the ingredients in WD-40 are secret, we can tell you what WD-40 does NOT contain. WD-40 does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, wax, graphite, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), or any known cancer-causing agents.

Rakey · Jan 18th, 2004, 08:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

Sorry Rakey old mate - WRONG in capitals.

DO NOT SCRAPE OR USE THINNERS, METHS, ABRASIVES or ANY OTHER STUFF LIKE THIS.

(danger of damaging heated rear screen element)

<plus it takes hours of effort and leaves a mess>

ANSWER:

Borrow a girly hairdryer, set it on warm, heat up the sticker for a few moments, then using a fingernail, peel the sticker straight off the glass.

Job done 3 minutes later, no mess at all and no damage.

regards

Max

thanks Max, learn something new everyday mate

Now what you doing with a girly hairdryer in your possesion?

PMM · Jan 18th, 2004, 10:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by El Gordo

Has any one got any tips or tricks for removing the dealer sticker.

Tell the dealer to do it. They put it on, they can take it off.

jasonfields007 · Jan 18th, 2004, 11:11 PM

i used wd40 to get my mums dealer sticker sticky residue off... worked a treat

j

jasonfields007 · Jan 18th, 2004, 11:12 PM

well thats until the car went back in to get some warranty work done... and they put another one in :O... i didn't bother after that!!

obehave · Jan 19th, 2004, 12:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by RustyPaint

WD40 (silicone spray) Nothing abrasive in that, just silicone. Good for removeing sticky stuff.

Sorry, it's not silicone based
% Weight

HYDROCARBON SOLVENT 67%
(WHITE SPIRIT)
MINERAL OIL 21%

Link to MSDS

Root Ginger · Jan 19th, 2004, 01:18 AM

WD40 is excellent for getting rubber marks, made by shoes or bike tyres, off of plastic floor coverings too!

I used to work at a bike shop and we were forever using it after the kids had been round the showroom perfecting their skids

Just a word of warning: MAKE SURE YOU FULLY WIPE IT UP. I don't want Claims Direct on my back

marrsbar · Jan 19th, 2004, 03:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI03

wd-40 is not silicone spray

Taken directly from the WD-40 website:

What does WD-40 contain?
While the ingredients in WD-40 are secret, we can tell you what WD-40 does NOT contain. WD-40 does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, wax, graphite, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), or any known cancer-causing agents.

Hey I know why its called WD-40.......

When they developed it they couldnt come up with a name, so they took water displacement (which is its main attribute) and the number of tries it took them to create a satisfactory effect and came up with WD40 (WD = water displacement, 40 = fortieth attempt)

Probably a load of bllks and I have no idea where I got it from.

Dark Silver S · Jan 19th, 2004, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Max suggested...
Borrow a girly hairdryer, set it on warm, heat up the sticker for a few moments, then using a fingernail, peel the sticker straight off the glass.
Max

Sorry, Max, but one doesn't need a 'girly' hairdrayer. A manly heatgun works better, and that's a tool we should all have. Amazing for applying stripes and such.

RustyPaint · Jan 19th, 2004, 06:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by marrsbar

Hey I know why its called WD-40.......

When they developed it they couldnt come up with a name, so they took water displacement (which is its main attribute) and the number of tries it took them to create a satisfactory effect and came up with WD40 (WD = water displacement, 40 = fortieth attempt)

Probably a load of bllks and I have no idea where I got it from.

First Question:
http://www.wd40.com/Brands/wd40_faqs.html

----------------

Off of a uses for duct tape calendar (friends not mine). How to protect your sand cassle from the incomeing tide. Soak peaces of card board in WD40 and duct tape them togeather to make wall around the sand cassle. It says if it didn't work, you didn't use enuf of these fine products.

SteveM3 · Jan 19th, 2004, 10:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ginge

WD40 is excellent for getting rubber marks, made by shoes or bike tyres, off of plastic floor coverings too!

I used to work at a bike shop and we were forever using it after the kids had been round the showroom perfecting their skids

Just a word of warning: MAKE SURE YOU FULLY WIPE IT UP. I don't want Claims Direct on my back

Hey nice tip. I'm transporting tyres soon and worried any covers may slip
off and leave rubber marks on my trim. I'll try the WD40 if that happens.

marrsbar · Jan 19th, 2004, 11:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RustyPaint

First Question:
http://www.wd40.com/Brands/wd40_faqs.html

----------------

Off of a uses for duct tape calendar (friends not mine). How to protect your sand cassle from the incomeing tide. Soak peaces of card board in WD40 and duct tape them togeather to make wall around the sand cassle. It says if it didn't work, you didn't use enuf of these fine products.

Id honestly never seen that site.... when thinking back to where the hell i got that useless fact from, i remembered that i had heard it on chris evans breakfast show way back when he was on radio 1. i think.

Dark Silver S · Jan 20th, 2004, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Max muses...
but y get one when I can use Mrs Max's girly job?

Can't quite get shrink wrap to shrink with a hairdryer. Or warm yer morning muffins. And, as I suggest, it's dandy for making those stripes fit around the compound curves.

Max, PM me with your address.

J1JPE · Oct 26th, 2004, 05:32 PM

do they make battery powered hair driers ? alternatively, how do I get an extension lead outta the window of a second floor flat across the garden and into the back of the car ???

J1JPE · Oct 26th, 2004, 06:54 PM

logging off now to go remove me sticker (and replace it with a nice new MINI2 one)

J1JPE · Oct 26th, 2004, 06:58 PM

Jan 18th, 2004, 07:02 PM	#1
El Gordo Because I Am !!?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Under the thumb !! Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 241 Offline	Removing Dealer Sticker From Rear Window I want to remove the dealer sticker from the rear window in my Mini but I am worried about damaging the heated rear window. Has any one got any tips or tricks for removing the dealer sticker. Also I am thinking of changing the tax disc holder from the standard mini dealer type to a round silver metal type. Has any one else changed there tax disc holder ? http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...8925_thumb.png

Jan 18th, 2004, 07:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 50,029 Offline	well the dealer sticker I just pulled out, yes it left like a slight adhesive mark, but rather than try to remove that straight away (as fibres would stick to it) I left for a few days then used normal window cleaning spray. But good things for removing stuff like that would be either meth's, or lighter petrol fuel (like in a zippo) as for the tax disc holder just done mine, but didn't have to clean anything off, I cheated and had a new windscreen fitted, hahaha. Stone chip was the real reason for changing But imagine the same things might help you. Anyway, there is a great Silver Holder on e-bay, with the MINI logo on the back, thats what I got and alot of others on here. Have a search using BMW MINI TAX for search words. The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Jan 18th, 2004, 08:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 07:50 PM Posts: 7,866 Offline	wd-40 is not silicone spray Taken directly from the WD-40 website: What does WD-40 contain? While the ingredients in WD-40 are secret, we can tell you what WD-40 does NOT contain. WD-40 does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, wax, graphite, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), or any known cancer-causing agents. NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Jan 18th, 2004, 08:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 50,029 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Max Sorry Rakey old mate - WRONG in capitals. DO NOT SCRAPE OR USE THINNERS, METHS, ABRASIVES or ANY OTHER STUFF LIKE THIS. (danger of damaging heated rear screen element) <plus it takes hours of effort and leaves a mess> ANSWER: Borrow a girly hairdryer, set it on warm, heat up the sticker for a few moments, then using a fingernail, peel the sticker straight off the glass. Job done 3 minutes later, no mess at all and no damage. regards Max thanks Max, learn something new everyday mate Now what you doing with a girly hairdryer in your possesion? The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Jan 18th, 2004, 11:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
jasonfields007 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Radlett. Herts Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 1,870 Offline	i used wd40 to get my mums dealer sticker sticky residue off... worked a treat j '06' Cooper S Convertible - Astro Black, '04' Mazda RX8 231 - Black

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Jan 18th, 2004, 08:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 07:50 PM Posts: 9,315 Offline	Actually plain,and safe, hand lotion will work. Just a tiny amount and work it into the adhesive. The just use plain old glass cleaner. Goo Gone works but I don't think it's available over there. Probably just has a different name.

Jan 18th, 2004, 08:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
RustyPaint Snotty Rhinohiney Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Between 3 Mt. in AZ Local Time: 05:50 PM Posts: 255 Offline	WD40 (silicone spray) Nothing abrasive in that, just silicone. Good for removeing sticky stuff.

Jan 18th, 2004, 10:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
PMM - Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cambridgeshire Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 100 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by El Gordo Has any one got any tips or tricks for removing the dealer sticker. Tell the dealer to do it. They put it on, they can take it off.

Jan 18th, 2004, 11:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
jasonfields007 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Radlett. Herts Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 1,870 Offline	well thats until the car went back in to get some warranty work done... and they put another one in :O... i didn't bother after that!! '06' Cooper S Convertible - Astro Black, '04' Mazda RX8 231 - Black

Jan 19th, 2004, 12:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 07:50 PM Posts: 9,315 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RustyPaint WD40 (silicone spray) Nothing abrasive in that, just silicone. Good for removeing sticky stuff. Sorry, it's not silicone based % Weight HYDROCARBON SOLVENT 67% (WHITE SPIRIT) MINERAL OIL 21% Link to MSDS Last edited by obehave : Jan 19th, 2004 at 01:26 AM.

Jan 19th, 2004, 01:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 4,634 Offline	WD40 is excellent for getting rubber marks, made by shoes or bike tyres, off of plastic floor coverings too! I used to work at a bike shop and we were forever using it after the kids had been round the showroom perfecting their skids Just a word of warning: MAKE SURE YOU FULLY WIPE IT UP. I don't want Claims Direct on my back It was acceptable in the 80's

Jan 19th, 2004, 03:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
marrsbar MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 440 Offline	useless fact Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI03 wd-40 is not silicone spray Taken directly from the WD-40 website: What does WD-40 contain? While the ingredients in WD-40 are secret, we can tell you what WD-40 does NOT contain. WD-40 does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, wax, graphite, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), or any known cancer-causing agents. Hey I know why its called WD-40....... When they developed it they couldnt come up with a name, so they took water displacement (which is its main attribute) and the number of tries it took them to create a satisfactory effect and came up with WD40 (WD = water displacement, 40 = fortieth attempt) Probably a load of bllks and I have no idea where I got it from.

Jan 19th, 2004, 03:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dark Silver S Ultimate Stealth Machine Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wilkes County NC Local Time: 06:50 PM Posts: 791 Offline	Quote: Max suggested... Borrow a girly hairdryer, set it on warm, heat up the sticker for a few moments, then using a fingernail, peel the sticker straight off the glass. Max Sorry, Max, but one doesn't need a 'girly' hairdrayer. A manly heatgun works better, and that's a tool we should all have. Amazing for applying stripes and such. Dark Silver S http://revorg.org/images/mmg.gif Now in Wilkes County NC

Jan 19th, 2004, 06:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
RustyPaint Snotty Rhinohiney Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Between 3 Mt. in AZ Local Time: 05:50 PM Posts: 255 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by marrsbar Hey I know why its called WD-40....... When they developed it they couldnt come up with a name, so they took water displacement (which is its main attribute) and the number of tries it took them to create a satisfactory effect and came up with WD40 (WD = water displacement, 40 = fortieth attempt) Probably a load of bllks and I have no idea where I got it from. First Question: http://www.wd40.com/Brands/wd40_faqs.html ---------------- Off of a uses for duct tape calendar (friends not mine). How to protect your sand cassle from the incomeing tide. Soak peaces of card board in WD40 and duct tape them togeather to make wall around the sand cassle. It says if it didn't work, you didn't use enuf of these fine products.

Jan 19th, 2004, 10:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
SteveM3 MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malmesbury, Wilts Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 1,848 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ginge WD40 is excellent for getting rubber marks, made by shoes or bike tyres, off of plastic floor coverings too! I used to work at a bike shop and we were forever using it after the kids had been round the showroom perfecting their skids Just a word of warning: MAKE SURE YOU FULLY WIPE IT UP. I don't want Claims Direct on my back Hey nice tip. I'm transporting tyres soon and worried any covers may slip off and leave rubber marks on my trim. I'll try the WD40 if that happens.

Jan 19th, 2004, 11:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
marrsbar MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 440 Offline	never seen that site, honest! Quote: Originally Posted by RustyPaint First Question: http://www.wd40.com/Brands/wd40_faqs.html ---------------- Off of a uses for duct tape calendar (friends not mine). How to protect your sand cassle from the incomeing tide. Soak peaces of card board in WD40 and duct tape them togeather to make wall around the sand cassle. It says if it didn't work, you didn't use enuf of these fine products. Id honestly never seen that site.... when thinking back to where the hell i got that useless fact from, i remembered that i had heard it on chris evans breakfast show way back when he was on radio 1. i think.

Jan 20th, 2004, 08:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
Dark Silver S Ultimate Stealth Machine Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wilkes County NC Local Time: 06:50 PM Posts: 791 Offline	Quote: Max muses... but y get one when I can use Mrs Max's girly job? Can't quite get shrink wrap to shrink with a hairdryer. Or warm yer morning muffins. And, as I suggest, it's dandy for making those stripes fit around the compound curves. Max, PM me with your address. Dark Silver S http://revorg.org/images/mmg.gif Now in Wilkes County NC

Oct 26th, 2004, 05:32 PM	#18 (permalink)
J1JPE MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MANCHESTER ;} Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 1,499 Offline	do they make battery powered hair driers ? alternatively, how do I get an extension lead outta the window of a second floor flat across the garden and into the back of the car ???

Oct 26th, 2004, 06:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
J1JPE MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MANCHESTER ;} Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 1,499 Offline	logging off now to go remove me sticker (and replace it with a nice new MINI2 one)

Oct 26th, 2004, 06:58 PM	#20 (permalink)
J1JPE MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MANCHESTER ;} Local Time: 12:50 AM Posts: 1,499 Offline	done

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