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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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I need to get that clear film off my 07 deluxe's rear. what did you fellas use? blo dryer,heat gun,hammer and chisel? That stuff is on! I cant get it started and I dont want to scratch the paint. Thanks.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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Try a blow dryer to get the plastic off, and Goo Gone works really well on the residual glue.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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thanks keithhu, but I gotta know,what does" roll away the dew" mean?
 
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thanks keithhu, but I gotta know,what does" roll away the dew" mean?
Google "Franklin's Tower" by the Grateful Dead.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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*1 on the blow dryer. go slow. i've heard of people getting in a hurry pulling off the film, and lifting off some clearcoat....not good. goo gone or wd40 for the leftover adheasive. steve
 
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I need to get that clear film off my 07 deluxe's rear. what did you fellas use? blo dryer,heat gun,hammer and chisel? That stuff is on! I cant get it started and I dont want to scratch the paint. Thanks.
Yep hammer and chisel..Give it a try....
 
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Heat gun, and 3m Stripper wheel
 
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