Big Problem on my bonnet

[kid_720datto]

hey guys,
as you can see in the picture i have a major problem. long story short i left a magnetic p-plate on there too long and it baked itself to my bonnet. very stupid i know. the high spots are from me gluing other p plates to the patch, A) to hide the big ugly patch and B) because it wont stick to it.

so far i have tried
-razor blades
-metho
-fishing line
-hair dryer and each of the above

the only way i can see it going is to sand it back and get the bonnet repainted.

any suggestions?

have also posted in Panel beating forum

[gruntss]

Prepsol/wax and grease remover will soften the glue use stiff plastic e.g old credit card or bog applicator then a rag soaked to remove the rest.

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

You could try a caramel wheel, it may get it off, just be careful you don't burn the paint.

Using a heat gun may work too, a hair dryer doesn't get hot enough.

[Killr6]

id try the caramel wheel and then hit it with some wax and grease remover, you can get that off without a respray.

[TrikkBen]

I still fail to see any logic in sticking anything to your paint....

[E-T-H-A-N]

caramel wheel is designed for this kinda stuff, dont stress to much about burnning it because you will have to buff it afterwards anyway, im a spray painter, id just grind it off and re paint it. but ofcourse it would cost me alot less than it would you.

[capitalgainz]

there is a red bonnet fs in adelaides gumtree for 100 just buy a new bonnet if its that bad, parts are getting cheaper then labour

[kid_720datto]

ok well ive been reading these replys and talking to some guys at work and figured out a caramel wheel is gonna work best so went down to the local paint supplies and picked one up for 7 bucks. ill have a crack at it soon and post some pics up.

hope it works

[kid_720datto]

ok well the caramel wheel worked pretty good. took about an hour to get rid of the bulk and then about 5 minutes cut and polishing to get rid of the scuff marks. looks a million times better even though at a close look u can stil see some marks where it was and from the wheel

[fuzzy2308]

good to hear bud

[pablo]

Well, there's a good luck story if there was ever one. But what is a 'caramel wheel' and what is it meant to do. Never heared of one before.

[kid_720datto]

ive herd of them before. its basically a rubber wheel that goes into a drill and as it spins it burns away the urethane or whatever it is ur trying to remove. pretty handy

[GIMPY1]

Handy as! good for getting rid of the gunk under side mouldings and only $12 from a paint shop! did you just polish once you used the caramel wheel? might benefit to do a cut and polish to get rid of any marks the wheel left!

[kid_720datto]

Yea pretty much just gave it a quick once over with some cut and polish and marks came right out. I'll give it a good go wen I do the whole car soon.
I only paid $7 cause I wore my work cloths in and got a trade discount booyeah

[oldbeer]

There is another way if you don't want to pay the $7 and have a better chance of not scratching your paintwork any more than it already is but you have to be patient.
•The idea is to be gentle with it. Use soapy water and a soft, clean cloth to wash around the plate to start with.
•Get a hair dryer and heat the magnetic plate till it is pliable.
•Slowly lift the edge of the magnetic plate. You may need something firm to help lift it up. Something like a plastic ice-cream container lid cut in half.
•As the magnetic plate heats and becomes more pliable you can push the plastic underneath a little bit at a time.
•Try to keep it lubricated as you do that. Squeeze or spray some soapy water underneath as you go.
•Keep at it, bit by bit and hopefully it will come off without any more damage.
•Give the area a wash and polish to finish.
Good luck to the magnetic users.
You could try the p plate holders or p plate clips.

[Gen III VX]

That worked out pretty well considering the way it looked before.Good stuff!

[mattbombers]

good to see you sorted it. i had a buddy who done the same thing on his mums car and used steel wool to get it off.. lol.
i was going to sugest suction cap p plated till i realized your down south, number plate ones might be the go.

[scott-95]

^ they try get you for not displayin p plates with heavy tint here..