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Surface prep for car pool stickers?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by esskay, Aug 5, 2006.

  1. esskay

    esskay Junior Member

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    Since those of us with car pool stickers must apply them onto painted surfaces, I was wondering what sort of surface prep others have done before applying the stickers?

    I asked the question on another auto detailing forum and got two opposite suggestions:
    1) Wash and wax then apply the sticker, will make it easier to remove later!
    2) "De-wax" the area with rubbing alcohol to remove existing wax, apply the sticker, then re-wax over everything... will make the decal stick longer!

    I've also considered the 3M clear bra under and over idea, though that seems unnecessarily complex.

    Appreciate any advice, thanks.
     
    #1 esskay, Aug 5, 2006
  2. Godiva

    Godiva AmeriKan Citizen

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(esskay @ Aug 5 2006, 10:30 AM) [snapback]298197[/snapback]</div>
    I put 3M under and then over.

    It's still stuck there. And I'm confident I can get them off easier.
     
    #2 Godiva, Aug 5, 2006
  3. ajprius

    ajprius New Member

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    If your car pool sticker is like ours, it sometimes changes, ugh, so waxing before you put it on would help get it off later. either way though, it's not a big deal.
     
    #3 ajprius, Aug 5, 2006
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