Question about Vinyl Stickers - hood damage started by Viper17
	September 18th 2008 at 1:33 PM Post #1
	Viper17 Average Member 671 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 1st 2007 Location: Three Lakes, Wisconsin, USA Current Sled: 05 IQr 440, 03 SXViper
	I have seen more and more people putting vinyl stickers or covers on their hoods. I think they look really nice and I'm thinking about getting some for my sled(s). I was wondering if you can remove these cleanly and if they hurt your paint. often time if you sell your sled you can get more if everything is stock, and if I ever sold my sled and decided to take off the vinyl I was wondering if it was possible. 2003 SXViper -2 inch track -Tag bars -Gravity Worx Cables -custom Painted Hood -Upgraded Motor Mounts 2005 IQ 440 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	September 18th 2008 at 1:52 PM Post #2
	Sox Starting Member 13 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 16th 2008 Location: Saegertown, PA Current Sled: 96 800 ZRT 97 venture 2008-2009 Miles: 655
	A vinyl sticker usually wont harm your paint at most they will just leave a sticky residue which can be easily cleaned off Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 18th 2008 at 2:34 PM Post #3
	PX COME TO THE DARKSIDE... we have cookies! 422 Posts Group: Members Member Since: July 31st 2003 Location: White Lake, Mi, USA Current Sled: 95 STORM 2008-2009 Miles: 250
	I've always used a hair drier and some patience. After that, a little bit of spray on sticker remover.. and you're golden. Stay away from the goof-off... especially on the windshield Who Cares what people think, most of the time they don't!! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 18th 2008 at 4:25 PM Post #4
	will_5 A.T.A.C. 752 Posts Group: Members Member Since: May 20th 2008 Location: Northwest Alaska, USA Current Sled: 2003 F7 2008-2009 Miles: 1000
	I've removed tons of stickers and stock decals. A hair-dryer works best or a heat gun if you got it(no reason though). Just heat it up for 30 seconds or so and its like rubber. Peel it off and clean the area up with windex or armorall. I always use my g/f's nail polish remover for the leftover sticky areas so the dirt doesint stick to it and give it a ugly look down the line. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 19th 2008 at 12:49 PM Post #5
	600xc4me Lover of snow. 1139 Posts Group: Members Member Since: April 18th 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada
	A friend of mine took off the center hood sticker on his 08 800 dragon,and the clear coat from under the sticker came with it. He didn't use a blow dryer or anything, so it held on tight, ripped the clear coat right off. That kind of sucked for him. Doesn't seem like very good qualty clear coat. I would just always heat it up first so it's not as big a deal. 08 800 Dragon 155 -Fox floats up front -Tri city bumper -8" MMP riser -Snow eliminators -Tons of SLP vents -Custom honey comb paint job "DUDE TRUST ME I AM NOT THINKING ABOUT BUYING ONE OF THE DISGUSTING VOMIT CYCLES OF PUTRID DEATH STENCH OF DOOM". Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 19th 2008 at 3:18 PM Post #6
	Viper17 Average Member 671 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 1st 2007 Location: Three Lakes, Wisconsin, USA Current Sled: 05 IQr 440, 03 SXViper
	I'll try the hairdryer thing and good tip on not using the goo off. I've never really liked that stuff 2003 SXViper -2 inch track -Tag bars -Gravity Worx Cables -custom Painted Hood -Upgraded Motor Mounts 2005 IQ 440 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 19th 2008 at 7:02 PM Post #7
	Custom_Guru Make it your own 69 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 19th 2008 Location: Rogers, Minnesota, USA Current Sled: 2005 Yamaha Vector RS 2008-2009 Miles: 100
	Well that depends on the quality of the paint on the hood and the quality of the decals. The high quality stuff comes of easily with next to no adhesive to clean afterwords (which could really suck to remove) Add a little head to help the process (aka hairdryer) I'd be happy to offer some professional advice to you. I do custom sled graphics www.groundzerodesigngroup.com so feel free to check me out, I create everything so it's 100% custom and the decals are the same material that the manufacturers use. Check it out and good luck Quote originally posted by Viper17 I have seen more and more people putting vinyl stickers or covers on their hoods. I think they look really nice and I'm thinking about getting some for my sled(s). I was wondering if you can remove these cleanly and if they hurt your paint. often time if you sell your sled you can get more if everything is stock, and if I ever sold my sled and decided to take off the vinyl I was wondering if it was possible. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 20th 2008 at 1:45 PM Post #8
	Viper17 Average Member 671 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 1st 2007 Location: Three Lakes, Wisconsin, USA Current Sled: 05 IQr 440, 03 SXViper
	Looks like you do some pretty sweet work. I will have to get in touch with you when I decide to get some for my sled. thanks 2003 SXViper -2 inch track -Tag bars -Gravity Worx Cables -custom Painted Hood -Upgraded Motor Mounts 2005 IQ 440 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit