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Old 08-06-2002 | 05:00 PM
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I know this was discussed in the past, but I can't find it in the archives. How is the best way to remove those airbag warning labes? Dont't want to end up with yucky partially removed ones.
Old 08-06-2002 | 05:21 PM
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peel the sticker off.....and the use GOOGONE...its a citrus based cleaner...availble at local hardware stores
Old 08-06-2002 | 06:11 PM
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It is not a sticker on a 996 it is painted on.
Denatured alcohol works best -- keep it away from the mirror hinge and be patient. I used a cotton swab and denatured alcohol and it took about 15 mins per visor.
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Denatured alcohol did the trick. That obnoxious "WARNING" is history. Put some Mother's back to black for good measure. Thanks.
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Denatured alcohol did the trick. That obnoxious "WARNING" is history. Put some Mother's back to black for good measure. Thanks.

what is denatured alcohol?
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what is denatured alcohol?
"Denatured Alcohol is ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, containing traces of benzene. While ethenol, in it's natural form, is a source of combustible fuel, it contains trace amounts of water making it less efficient for burning than in it's denatured form. Introducing Benzene during the distillation process drives out the water contained in ethanol creating a very pure and potent fuel source - denatured alcohol.
NOTE: Ethanol is the alcohol consumed in alcoholic beverages. However, once denatured, ethanol becomes toxic and can cause blindness or death if consumed."

Found it at Lowes.
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WOW! A blast from the past. Man, this thread was so long ago. Brings back memories.
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Originally Posted by kristap
"Denatured Alcohol is ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, containing traces of benzene. While ethenol, in it's natural form, is a source of combustible fuel, it contains trace amounts of water making it less efficient for burning than in it's denatured form. Introducing Benzene during the distillation process drives out the water contained in ethanol creating a very pure and potent fuel source - denatured alcohol.
NOTE: Ethanol is the alcohol consumed in alcoholic beverages. However, once denatured, ethanol becomes toxic and can cause blindness or death if consumed."

Found it at Lowes.

thanks Kristap - i am off to get some and remove those ugly sights!
Old 05-11-2005 | 12:23 AM
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I had the same problem on my first Boxster. I bought German replacement sunvisors.Screw on perfect fit. Way expensive, 100US for both. Someone sells a vinyl patch on eBay I think.
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Denatured alcohol does the trick- just take your time as the label comes off in a million little pieces. You can get it any Lowes, Home Depot etc.
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