Annoying skoda car sticker

GeordieJohn · 29-07-2007, 18:31

I have a skoda sticker on the heated rear i want removed, its been on for sum tyme i guess it doesnt jus peel off, any ideas? water? sum heat? Its a white rectangle sticker, its jus the skoda garage the car was first sold from it got where it was sold at and got skoda writtin accross it, i want it off. any suggestions?

devonutopia · 29-07-2007, 18:36

I reckon with gentle persuasion from one corner, it will peel off all in one piece. If you're able to, perhaps using a hair dryer on it for 30 seconds to a minute will help warm up the glue.

ScoobyChris · 29-07-2007, 18:38

Mine came off with a bit of heat and then used some tar spot remover type stuff to clean up any glue left over.... Just make sure the sticker isn't on any of the heating elements as you might damage it....

Chris

Hannibal · 29-07-2007, 18:56

I have a problem with this too. I've got a big sticker in the rear window from the garage that the car originally came from. I don't want to remove it in case I damage the heating elements.

The bit that really annoys me is that the handbook clearly states not to put stickers in the rear window for this reason yet Skoda dealerships seem to be worst offenders!

Neily03 · 29-07-2007, 19:43

Just use a hair dryer, you'd need to be pretty clumsy to damage the heating elements.

Hannibal · 29-07-2007, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neily03

you'd need to be pretty clumsy to damage the heating elements.

That would be me then!

Neily03 · 29-07-2007, 19:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hannibal

That would be me then!

You'll be fine, just warm it up and peel off starting from one corner, as long as you don't scratch the elements it'll be ok.

Hannibal · 29-07-2007, 20:00

Your confidence is inspiring. I'll probably work up to it by performing other tasks that test me to my limit....... Checking the tyre pressure, and the oil level!

Dmac1969 · 29-07-2007, 20:06

Is it just the dealer sticker? They usually come off no bother , I got mine off easy when I got my car , and it had been on for 5 and a bit years by then! Luckily , I didnt have a 'Its a Skoda , Honest' or the later 'Oh No , not another great Skoda' rear window stickers to worry about!

Hannibal · 29-07-2007, 20:12

I guess I should give it a go then.

TBH I read in the handbook don't affix stickers....... so just hough it was best to leave it on.

bluebeat · 29-07-2007, 21:18

I have one in mine too, the rear window is hardly big without cluttering it up with stickers, plus they look unsightly and its free advertising for the dealership, will try the hair dryer ,

gillywibble · 29-07-2007, 21:23

Blow torch and a lump hammer should do the trick

VRSpirit · 29-07-2007, 21:36

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Originally Posted by gillywibble

Blow torch and a lump hammer should do the trick

yea that will work for them little ones but for the big graffiti i suggest a nice 12 bore. lol

Wet Kipper · 29-07-2007, 21:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hannibal

TBH I read in the handbook don't affix stickers

Is there not a difference between stickers that use glue / adhesive to stay on, and ones (like a tax disc cover) which are just plastic which seem to cling to glass if you smooth it down, but are easily peel-off-and put-on-again-able ?

I'd presume the latter would be okay

GeordieJohn · 29-07-2007, 23:42

I will try a hair dryer sum time, my car is on a w plate so its 7 year old, the sticker isnt going to come off without a little help of sum heat, i hav other stickers wat were on before i had car "its a skoda honist" << that will stay on and got another sticker on about car of the year, but i just want the off whats got the garage on, it just spoils the car, will the heat soften the glue then? and shud it come off in 1? not just rip little bits off?

BrOwS · 29-07-2007, 23:45

Pull the sticker off in the direction of the elements aswell. Plus take your time and remove very slowly.

KTP · 30-07-2007, 00:40

as suggested, you may try running over the sticker with a hair dryer to soften the glue up but if its been on for a few years chances are the glue will have dried in so heating will be of no real effect.
use a stanley blade or similar on a corner, be careful not to touch the heating elements with the blade, once you have a corner lifted enough so you can grip it with your fingers, simply peel the sticker off slowly.
use either tar and glue remover or polish to remove any glue on the glass.

stickers do not damage the heating element nor will they be damaged on removal.

trust me, i'm a signmaker

29-07-2007, 18:31	#1
GeordieJohn Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 92 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Annoying skoda car sticker I have a skoda sticker on the heated rear i want removed, its been on for sum tyme i guess it doesnt jus peel off, any ideas? water? sum heat? Its a white rectangle sticker, its jus the skoda garage the car was first sold from it got where it was sold at and got skoda writtin accross it, i want it off. any suggestions?

29-07-2007, 18:36	#2
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,194 Thanks: 60 Thanked 288 Times in 234 Posts	Re: Annoying skoda car sticker I reckon with gentle persuasion from one corner, it will peel off all in one piece. If you're able to, perhaps using a hair dryer on it for 30 seconds to a minute will help warm up the glue. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

29-07-2007, 18:38	#3
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,097 Thanks: 15 Thanked 323 Times in 281 Posts	Re: Annoying skoda car sticker Mine came off with a bit of heat and then used some tar spot remover type stuff to clean up any glue left over.... Just make sure the sticker isn't on any of the heating elements as you might damage it.... Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

29-07-2007, 18:56	#4
Hannibal Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 153 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Annoying skoda car sticker I have a problem with this too. I've got a big sticker in the rear window from the garage that the car originally came from. I don't want to remove it in case I damage the heating elements. The bit that really annoys me is that the handbook clearly states not to put stickers in the rear window for this reason yet Skoda dealerships seem to be worst offenders!

29-07-2007, 19:43	#5
Neily03 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Knutsford Posts: 854 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Annoying skoda car sticker Just use a hair dryer, you'd need to be pretty clumsy to damage the heating elements. __________________ *Black Magic MY07 Fabia v/RS with Cruise, Xennons, Heated Seats, Dension Ice-Link+, Aero wipers & Jabba RARB.*

29-07-2007, 20:00	#8
Hannibal Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 153 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Annoying skoda car sticker Your confidence is inspiring. I'll probably work up to it by performing other tasks that test me to my limit....... Checking the tyre pressure, and the oil level!

29-07-2007, 20:06	#9
Dmac1969 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Berwick upon Tweed , Northumberland , The Northernmost Town in England , home of the mighty 'Dream Team' , Berwick Rangers FC! Also home of 'The Barrels Alehouse' purveyor of Staropramen Czech Beer , I wouldnt give a xxxx for anything else!! ;) Posts: 2,393 Thanks: 18 Thanked 53 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Annoying skoda car sticker Is it just the dealer sticker? They usually come off no bother , I got mine off easy when I got my car , and it had been on for 5 and a bit years by then! Luckily , I didnt have a 'Its a Skoda , Honest' or the later 'Oh No , not another great Skoda' rear window stickers to worry about! __________________ Duncan - England's most Northerly Briskodian! 2000/V reg Fabia 1.4 Mpi Comfort-Dynamic Blue Ex Octavia vRS and Octavia Slxi 1.8T.

29-07-2007, 20:12	#10
Hannibal Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 153 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Annoying skoda car sticker I guess I should give it a go then. TBH I read in the handbook don't affix stickers....... so just hough it was best to leave it on.

29-07-2007, 21:18	#11
bluebeat Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: north wales Posts: 172 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Annoying skoda car sticker I have one in mine too, the rear window is hardly big without cluttering it up with stickers, plus they look unsightly and its free advertising for the dealership, will try the hair dryer ,

29-07-2007, 21:23	#12
gillywibble Cuthbert Dibble Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Watching Tom peeping at Lady Godiva. Posts: 5,605 Thanks: 209 Thanked 185 Times in 148 Posts	Re: Annoying skoda car sticker Blow torch and a lump hammer should do the trick __________________ I drink, therefore I spam.

29-07-2007, 23:42	#15
GeordieJohn Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 92 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Annoying skoda car sticker I will try a hair dryer sum time, my car is on a w plate so its 7 year old, the sticker isnt going to come off without a little help of sum heat, i hav other stickers wat were on before i had car "its a skoda honist" << that will stay on and got another sticker on about car of the year, but i just want the off whats got the garage on, it just spoils the car, will the heat soften the glue then? and shud it come off in 1? not just rip little bits off? Last edited by GeordieJohn; 29-07-2007 at 23:55.

29-07-2007, 23:45	#16
BrOwS Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Farnborough Posts: 149 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Annoying skoda car sticker Pull the sticker off in the direction of the elements aswell. Plus take your time and remove very slowly. __________________ Past 1999(V) Seicento Sporting (ITG Induction Kit, Red Dot Brakes, Janspeed Exhaust) Past 2002(52) Punto Sporting (ECU Remap) Present 2006(06) Skoda Fabia vRS (ESP, Xenons, Cruise Control, Heated Seats, Leather Interior, CD Changer) Future Koenigsegg CCX (With Top Gear Spoiler)

30-07-2007, 00:40	#17
KTP eeeeeeeeevil. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 1,299 Thanks: 20 Thanked 41 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Annoying skoda car sticker as suggested, you may try running over the sticker with a hair dryer to soften the glue up but if its been on for a few years chances are the glue will have dried in so heating will be of no real effect. use a stanley blade or similar on a corner, be careful not to touch the heating elements with the blade, once you have a corner lifted enough so you can grip it with your fingers, simply peel the sticker off slowly. use either tar and glue remover or polish to remove any glue on the glass. stickers do not damage the heating element nor will they be damaged on removal. trust me, i'm a signmaker __________________

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