UK Stickers on the Paintwork

[Rob 131 Sport]

It never ceases to amaze me (just got back from France) at how many people put enormous UK Stickers directly on the paint work of their cars.

This year I put those very handy little stickers on my number plates and even they were quite difficult to remove. Surely a great big sticker that’s been baked on runs the risk of taking off the paint / lacquer on removal. Why wouldn’t you use the number plate stickers or at least put it on the window as I did last year.

[BenS94]

Because most people are morons who don't think ahead. My 1 owner Xantia had a P&O Ferries GB sticker that looked to have been on from new - I wouldn't dare have removed that.

[journeymanpro]

How insightful.

[CanAm]

Magnetic UK plates are freely available.

[Chedders]

Worst I have a BMW thread ever!

[Chubbyross]

CanAm said:

Magnetic UK plates are freely available.

This. Why would anyone put an annoying sticker on their glass when you can use a safe magnetic one on the boot?

[JD82]

Chedders said:

Worst I have a BMW thread ever!

😂

[BenS94]

Chubbyross said:

CanAm said:

Magnetic UK plates are freely available.

This. Why would anyone put an annoying sticker on their glass when you can use a safe magnetic one on the boot?

Safe until it gets grit and dirt underneath it, scratching the paint...

[MikeM6]

BenS94 said:

Safe until it gets grit and dirt underneath it, scratching the paint...

If it goes on clean paint, and doesn't move, would the grit and dirt still get underneath?

[BenS94]

MikeM6 said:

BenS94 said:

Safe until it gets grit and dirt underneath it, scratching the paint...

If it goes on clean paint, and doesn't move, would the grit and dirt still get underneath?

I would think the very same... but back when I was learning, I'd use L Plates with the fully magnetic backing. They weren't removed unless cleaning the car, and I'd often notice scratching underneath - I assume film of dirt on the car and rain, that's the result.

[Rob 131 Sport]

Chedders said:

Worst I have a BMW thread ever!

I sold the car in the picture last December

[Riley Blue]

Deja vu anyone?

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[anonymous-user]

Rob 131 Sport said:

It never ceases to amaze me (just got back from France) at how many people put enormous UK Stickers directly on the paint work of their cars.

This year I put those very handy little stickers on my number plates and even they were quite difficult to remove. Surely a great big sticker that’s been baked on runs the risk of taking off the paint / lacquer on removal. Why wouldn’t you use the number plate stickers or at least put it on the window as I did last year.

It's their car, let them do what they want?

[Cold]

Chubbyross said:

CanAm said:

Magnetic UK plates are freely available.

This. Why would anyone put an annoying sticker on their glass when you can use a safe magnetic one on the boot?

The tailgates on both of my cars are composite. But apart from that it's a good plan.

[Pebbles167]

More interesting is when it's clearly been on years and obviously isn't on straight, or not even on a flat bit of bodywork.

It always amazes me how some people have no pride in their vehicle at all.

[Spleen]

Horrible things, refuse to use them hence UK designator plates. Job jobbed innit.

[DaveCWK]

Related point - I've seen quite a few 'new' number plates with the union flag on the plate but GB instead of UK - what's the deal with that as I think they still need a UK sticker?

[Deerfoot]

Pebbles167 said:

It always amazes me how some people have no pride in their vehicle at all.

Believe it or not but for a huge amount of people, cars are just transport.

[Commander2874]

DaveCWK said:

Related point - I've seen quite a few 'new' number plates with the union flag on the plate but GB instead of UK - what's the deal with that as I think they still need a UK sticker?

Yes needs to display UK now and not GB which is what I have in my plates, so for my trip next year I will get the small UK stickers that go on the number plates, to remove you just apply a bit of heat and easily come off

[gazza285]

Deerfoot said:

Pebbles167 said:

It always amazes me how some people have no pride in their vehicle at all.

Believe it or not but for a huge amount of people, cars are just transport.

I used to care, but now I find it hard to cherish an inanimate object. As long as it is clean on the inside then I’m happy.