Removing old numberplates..

[bdr529]

Basically I need to remove the front numberplate off my car for it's next MOT, but it's one of the ones that are stuck on with the spongy sticky stuff behind it. I can't pull it off without taking part of the bumper with it.
It looks like the plate has been on the car it's entire life, what is the best way to get it unstuck?
I've been told hairspray will do the trick, though I am not sure if this is true or not.

Help much appreciated, cheers.

[Defcon5]

Fishing line behind it should slice through it no problems

[mybrainhurts]

It'll pull away. If the bumper is moving with it, get something like a metal spoon and use the handle end to prise it away. Rest it on a piece of cardboard to protect the paint.

[Swoxy]

Floss.

[bdr529]

Cheers guys.

[sherman]

Would you not fail an MOT if you have no number plate on the front of your car?

[bdr529]

sherman said:

Would you not fail an MOT if you have no number plate on the front of your car?

The guy at the MOT centre said a cracked number plate is a strict failure, and said it would be much more preferable if I were to apply the characters of my registration number on to my car with tip-ex.




On a serious note, I have a new plate here in front of me.

[MGZRod]

I used solvent remover, carefully put on the spongey pad (only!) let it soak and peel it

[Glassman]

Fishing line, plastic spreader, flat-bladed scraper, all work very well.