Big Piece of Plastic

[Benjamin Shute]

So, Tuesday night I went out with the other half for a meal and parked at a local pub/snooker hall that I am a member of thinking this would be safer than one of the car parks behind the restaurants. Fast forward two or so hours and I come back to my car and someone has superglued a good 2.5" by 2.5" piece of plastic onto the bonnet of my car and they really didn't want it to come off. It seems as though they used a whole tub of glue on it.

I'm quite miffed about it really, I mean the costs that it would take to get removed is enough on it's own, luckily I work part-time at a plant hire company so me and a few of the guys managed to get it off (although this didn't save my paint) getting it off it managed to take some of the paint off straight too the bare metal, I still need to get some of the glue off.

Sorry to bore any of you. Just thought I'd let you all know in case this is a new "fad".

Thanks for reading all.

[Benjamin Shute]

Aye that's what I was thinking. We have a pressure washer that goes up to 170C. But one of the guys (who's worked on cars for years) thought that wouldn't work. Shame I didn't try.

Also, yeah shame they decided they needed to do it with others.

[Benjamin Shute]

Aye, well my Dad was supposed to ask around last night (as he was in) but he probably forgot. Sadly there isn't any CCTV, there used to be but not any more. Shame really. I don't really think there is much chance of finding out who did it, unless I catch them trying to do it again. I think it's just a case of getting the glue off and repainting. Shame I didn't try some of the suggestions prior. Did attempt it with thinners but they didn't seem to help much.

I do really appreciate the tips, as I say still need to get the glue off.

[Benjamin Shute]

If I find them there is no doubt that I will.

[Benjamin Shute]

Thanks for all the advice everyone. Really wish I'd asked here first too be honest. I'll get a picture tomorrow and post it for you all too see. Going to get some Acetone to get the rest of the glue off and then see if a touchup kit will work.

[Benjamin Shute]

Jimbeaux said:

Late I know, but my 2004 3.0i (SMG-55.000 miles) has been superb in every way.

Sorry, I don't understand? Haha. Also I think you might be right about the fingerprints. I'll have a look in the morning and see if there is anything there. I'll be careful with the Acetone too. Wouldn't be able to afford a whole new bonnet, student life... Isn't it great?