Removing Number Plate Mess from from My GT4

[Defenderd]

This is a small problem given what everyone is going through at the moment however if anyone can help that you be great.

I removed a stick on number plate from my GT4 this evening to replace it with a genuine Porsche number plate holder.

Unfortunately when I peeled it off, it has left the reflective backing and it is stuck firm to my front bumper (on top of PPF).

I spent what felt like an hour making almost no progress to remove it (See Picture)

I have read on forums that WD40 or tar remover might help.

WD40 didn't really help.

Usually I would just take it to a detailer and say please can you remove this for me, but obviously everywhere is shut.

I haven't tried heating it with a hairdryer yet and have been gently chipping away at it with a credit card but it is painfully slow progress.

I am reluctant to heat it too much as I don't want to damage the PPF. To be honest I don't think I am doing the PPF much good hacking away at it with a credit card.

I can't place the number plate holder on top of it because the remnants of the plate show above the plate holder.

Any helpful ideas would be great.

[Snowy999]

Try "goo gone", it's what I use to rmeove unwnated adhesive from painted surfaces. I have no experience on PPF though so go carefully!

[moonigan]

Snowy999 said:

Try "goo gone", it's what I use to rmeove unwnated adhesive from painted surfaces. I have no experience on PPF though so go carefully!

I bought some goo gone to do this very same thing but on a smaller scale it was hard work and I gave up. Acetone did the job really quickly.

[Paynewright]

Acetone = nail polish remover. I’d be very careful near paint and plastic.

[Hax]

Pressure washer would be my got to rather than any chemicals.
That's what I use for and sticky pads used for plates.

[GT4P]

What about steam from a kettle and warm/hot soapy water?

[frayz]

Warm it with a hairdryer and it will come off.
Then use Gtechniq Tar & Glue remover.
I have had stick on plates on all my cars and never had an issue.

[ChrisW.]

Why not try proprietary car bodywork products first ?

Or will it just gently peel back ?? It takes off your finger prints but ???

[Cardinal Hips]

If WD-40 won't touch it. I've used a "toffee wheel" before.... Not for the feint of heart though!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DYNATEX-Rubber-caramel-at...

Have you left the WD-40 on to soak a bit? Sometimes takes a while for it to get under the adhesive and work.

[MOBB]

Tardis removes it very quickly

For anyone using sticky pads, I’ve recently tried this stuff

3M SJ354B Dual Lock Reclosable Fastener

It’s a revelation, sticks to the surface like glue but allows removal/straightening easily

[jh001]

If you are refitting the OEM plinth why not mark out where the plinth will be fitted then remove the remains of the plate and the ppf, maybe cut 5mm in all round so the edge of the ppl will be behind the plinth.

[CorrosionInhibitor]

Defenderd said:

This is a small problem given what everyone is going through at the moment however if anyone can help that you be great.

I removed a stick on number plate from my GT4 this evening to replace it with a genuine Porsche number plate holder.

Unfortunately when I peeled it off, it has left the reflective backing and it is stuck firm to my front bumper (on top of PPF).

I spent what felt like an hour making almost no progress to remove it (See Picture)

I have read on forums that WD40 or tar remover might help.

WD40 didn't really help.

Usually I would just take it to a detailer and say please can you remove this for me, but obviously everywhere is shut.

I haven't tried heating it with a hairdryer yet and have been gently chipping away at it with a credit card but it is painfully slow progress.

I am reluctant to heat it too much as I don't want to damage the PPF. To be honest I don't think I am doing the PPF much good hacking away at it with a credit card.

I can't place the number plate holder on top of it because the remnants of the plate show above the plate holder.

Any helpful ideas would be great.

WD40 and a Hairdryer will clean all that off for you..

[moonigan]

frayz said:

Warm it with a hairdryer and it will come off.
Then use Gtechniq Tar & Glue remover.
I have had stick on plates on all my cars and never had an issue.

I was going to suggest heat but could this also lift the PPF????

[OO02ERO]

I have had a similar problem on several occasions. My worry has been doing harm to the paintwork. I have used white spirit with success and without harm. I would paint the white spirit repeatedly on the remaining spongy sticky tape so that it was wet and had soaked up the white spirit, then wait for a few minutes and the spongy part would come away with gentle rubbing with a cloth or fingers. I would paint further white spirit on the remaining tape and the tape and its adhesive would become soft and be removed by gentle rubbing with a soft cloth. A similar process has worked for removing the tape from the back of number plates.

[frayz]

moonigan said:

frayz said:

Warm it with a hairdryer and it will come off.
Then use Gtechniq Tar & Glue remover.
I have had stick on plates on all my cars and never had an issue.

I was going to suggest heat but could this also lift the PPF????

Should be fine if you’re just warming the area. Don’t go mad. Warmth will soften the glue and it should peel off with a bit of patience.

[Armitage.Shanks]

More elbow grease might shift it.

[55palfers]

Replace the car!

[HighwayStar]

Something like Auto Finesse ObliTARate is what you need
https://www.autofinesse.com/en/oblitarate-500ml

- Removes stubborn tar and glue residue.
- Doesn’t damage the underlying finish.
- Safe to use on all modern painted and powder-coated surfaces.
- Suitable for all plastic trims and glass.

[Defenderd]

Thanks for all of the responses its really appreciated.

I am going to try and heat it up a little and use either obliterate or gtechniq tar and glue remover if I can find somewhere that is still posting out for new orders.

[frayz]

Defenderd said:

Thanks for all of the responses its really appreciated.

I am going to try and heat it up a little and use either obliterate or gtechniq tar and glue remover if I can find somewhere that is still posting out for new orders.

IODETAIL are still posting orders. In fact I think they’re offering free delivery during the crisis.
I ordered from them on Tuesday and was delivered next day.