Soapy Water Hack
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Three Wheeling
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Soapy Water Hack
I just posted a reply regarding the vinyl hood decal and it has reminded me of a tip that I have been meaning to pass on here regarding removing plastic parts. I have completely removed both front and rear bumpers and not broken one plastic clip. The trick is to spray soapy water into the joint before attempting to pry off the part.
Unlike the three drops of soap used for vinyl you need to make the mixture good and slimey. I used Dawn dish soap and gave it a good rinse when the project was completed. Hope this helps.
Of course now that I have bragged about this Karma says that I will break the next clip that I encounter.
Unlike the three drops of soap used for vinyl you need to make the mixture good and slimey. I used Dawn dish soap and gave it a good rinse when the project was completed. Hope this helps.
Of course now that I have bragged about this Karma says that I will break the next clip that I encounter.
Winching
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Thank you for the tip, it's certainly worth a try, with nothing to lose.
You can also spray everything with WD-40 or similar although this costs more and makes a bit of a mess.
Although WD-40 does make the plastic parts look nice, for a while anyway
You can also spray everything with WD-40 or similar although this costs more and makes a bit of a mess.
Although WD-40 does make the plastic parts look nice, for a while anyway
Mudding
Joined: May 2023
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From: Florida
I just posted a reply regarding the vinyl hood decal and it has reminded me of a tip that I have been meaning to pass on here regarding removing plastic parts. I have completely removed both front and rear bumpers and not broken one plastic clip. The trick is to spray soapy water into the joint before attempting to pry off the part.
Unlike the three drops of soap used for vinyl you need to make the mixture good and slimey. I used Dawn dish soap and gave it a good rinse when the project was completed. Hope this helps.
Of course now that I have bragged about this Karma says that I will break the next clip that I encounter.
Unlike the three drops of soap used for vinyl you need to make the mixture good and slimey. I used Dawn dish soap and gave it a good rinse when the project was completed. Hope this helps.
Of course now that I have bragged about this Karma says that I will break the next clip that I encounter.
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Three Wheeling
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I honestly didn’t pay attention to the volume of soap I used. It was a pretty good squirt though and my wedding rings were sliding off my finger. I don’t think there can be too much as long as you give it a good rinse when you’re done.
TReK
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I can confirm this is hands down the bomb for removing things. Dish soap + water mix.
JLR certified body shop manager gave me this tip earlier in the year when I was destroying everything removing my headlamp surrounds and front bumper.
JLR certified body shop manager gave me this tip earlier in the year when I was destroying everything removing my headlamp surrounds and front bumper.
Mudding
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From: Florida
what’s the ratio? soap/water
Mudding
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From: DC
I've been holding off on the same project. Part if it is worrying I'll break something and need the Defender to take me somewhere, and the other part is August weather in Northern Virginia - too hot for me to want to work on it.