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White02CivicSi
06-25-2010, 06:17 PM
My wife bought 3 magnets and stuck it on her car. It has been on the car for the past couple of years. I just tried to remove it and it is stuck. I was told to use a blow dryer or heat gun or even kerosene. Has anyone actually removed one before and can some tell me how I can remove it. Thanks in advance for your help.

These are the 3 magnets on the car:
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx94/White02CivicSi/Carmagnet1.jpg http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx94/White02CivicSi/Yankeescarmagnet.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx94/White02CivicSi/Yankeescarmagnet2.jpg

27rocks
06-26-2010, 02:04 PM
I would say try and use some dental floss just to get it loose. Then simply just peel it off.

White02CivicSi
06-26-2010, 11:37 PM
I tried peeling all around it and I got bits and pieces off. I think the remaining piece/part of the magnet is possibly adhered to the paint from the hot sun shining on it almost everyday for 2 years. I dont know if using a blow dryer or heat gun can get it to loosen a little bit so I do no damage the paint.

Draw7Seven
06-27-2010, 06:27 AM
Heat gun is a little harsh, stick with a blow dryer and continue using floss and the edge of a credit card (or other PLASTIC edge) to chip away at it. Sucks when they've been on there that long.

Squidward
07-05-2010, 09:56 AM
I'll wager your paint is already ruined.

Matt
07-05-2010, 04:43 PM
don't be afraid of the heat gun. To damage the paint with a heat gun, you need to hold it about an inch away and keep it in the same spot for a couple of minutes. Heat guns are how a lot of detail shops remove old pin-strips.

ep3egg
07-05-2010, 04:46 PM
try dental floss or fishing line and goo-gone.