Bump strips

Mogwy · Post by **Mogwy** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 2:57 pm

I want to remove the bump strips on my polo any1 know if its just ahedsive holding these on or is there gonna be holes or clips behind them ??

polopowah · Post by **polopowah** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 3:24 pm

from what i've heard the extraction of the mk4 bump strips leaves smooth bodywork underneath, cos i know on a mk5 when u take them off it leaves holes :s
dont quote me on it though
-Ben-

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 3:33 pm

yep - smooth. I did it at the weekend. You want to heat it up really well with a hair dryer, then peel with fingers and credit card to try and get adhesive to stick to bump strip, not the car when removing it.

I managed to get the rear strips off no probs, but the front left huge adhesive strips. took an hour a side with white spirits and scraping credit card. no scratches tho!

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 6:26 pm

just take your time and you will be ok. use a tesco card or sumthing, its free!!

Mogwy · Post by **Mogwy** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 10:33 am

cheers guys il try this at weekend

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 6:33 pm

there might be a wee bit of paint fade tho, cus youve got a red coloured car. but use t cut or something similar to restore the colour.