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Old 08-26-2004, 02:35 PM
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Question stickers on back of seat

What's the trick to getting rid of those ridiculous yellow stickers on the back of the seats?

For legal reasons, Porsche seems to have used some super-adhesive and a label that breaks into very small pieces when you try to remove it. I'm thinking of using adhesive remover but don't want to risk damaging my painted seatbacks.

Anyone know how to remove these eyesores without damaging the seats?

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Old 08-26-2004, 02:43 PM
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It's a F*#king pain in the ***! I used a hair dryer and my finger nails to remove them. After, I used Goo-Gone to remove any glue left over.
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I used a small portable steamer and a credit card... they came right off.
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Get rid of the seats and get the GT3 seats.
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I tried the hair dryer and fingernail routine, but it's so slow I thought I'd be there all day.

One of the seats is being replaced by a GT3 seat soon.
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There is a drill mounted disk made by 3m ( I believe, I will check and get back to you). All body shops and dealers use them to remove stripping. Check with your local body shop or I will get you the exact name and you should be able to order it through an auto parts store.
It is a 3 inch disk made of what seems like pencil eraser. Cost is about $15 but they are worth their weight in gold. It's amazing how often it comes in handy.
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Confirmed, it's called a "3M Stripe Remover". Now made by other companies as well but, the original was made by 3M. Cost is $19 cdn for jobber, or they said double that for 3M. Good on paint, windows and fiberglass. Picture below shows a used disk beside a new one mounted on a drill.

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Glad someone brought it up. They look stupid on the black seat backs.
I think "goof-off" or equivalent paint mistake remover. Make sure to try a small spot 1st.
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