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27/9/2009 11:44:37

markp4200

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I have a new reg. no. coming soon.
The rear plate on a 4200 is not screwed on to the bodywork, but affixed with sticky tabs.
Does anyone have a foolproof method of removal of the old plate which won't cause damage to the paintowrk under the plate or surrounding it?
I have considered just pulling it off; or possible trickling lighter fluid behind it to melt the glue.
Anyone have a better solution? I did read the other post on this issue but I am really not happy about pulling the old one off.

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27/9/2009 11:50:47

MAF260

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I wouldn't recommend using any kind of fluids like that. If you're careful and gentle you can just pull it off. If the plate is original it will probably be held on with a few of the double-sided foam sticky pads. Get your fingers underneath the plate as close to the fixing points as possible and gently but firmly prise/pull away. Might be an idea to get an old rag to put around the edges of the plate to ensure it doesn't come into contact with the bodywork when it's being removed. Then you'll have the fun job of removing the remnants of the sticky pads which will no doubt be left behind! Again, slowly and carefully is the way to do this and use a hair dryer to apply gentle heat if they don't come off easily. Give the area underneath a thorough clean and wax before applying your new plate.

27/9/2009 13:31:34

markp4200

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Thanks MAF, then that is exactly what I will do - and yes, I am keen to get it thouroughly clean underneath whilst I have the old one off.

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27/9/2009 15:12:52

lozcb

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The way the bodyshops do it , is with fine fishing line and work it backwards and forwards in a cutting/sawing motion , the same for removing when renewing the badges

regards loz

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27/9/2009 16:00:01

Parisien

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See this thread........if you're thinking of drilling etc..............

http://www.maseratiforum.co.uk/tm.asp?m=26167&forumid=5

27/9/2009 16:44:33

markp4200

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Yes,
I have heard of the fishing line trick - may be worth a go.
Front plate is with screws which should be, even for me, straightforward.
Thanks for the replys.
Have any of you any ideas about my other post on 'technical' regarding the air vents?

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27/9/2009 21:25:47

M44K TS

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I've always just gently pulled from each side upwards when taking plates off. then used a bit WD40 to soften the glue or some sticky stuff remover (sell it in halfords etc)

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28/9/2009 20:45:20

lozcb

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More so with the front plate , pulling may distort the small surface area of the bracket to which the plate has to stick , just so much easier with line , no danger of the plate suddenly coming away and you scratch your P&J by accident

Remove all the excess tape with a caramel wheel from the boot lid ,

regards loz

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52 plate 4200 cc Lowered Tubi's and full GS body kit,steering wheel and rack
55 plate 4200 cc Gransport Full Larini system,AP Racing big brake upgrade ,more stuff pending

2/10/2009 17:26:23

markp4200

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Have had my V5 from DVLA and had the plates made up so did the change yesterday.
Seems fine to me; did as you all suggested and used a chamois leather to protect the paintwork as I used a flat wallpaper scraper to ease the plate off. Worth getting the worst of the old 'stickies' off first. My car has had three different plates previously and there were traces of each left there.
Anyway - job done!
Thanks to all.

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