Replacing the protective sticker on the door?

1. SexyFish Newbie Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 8

   #1 15th June 2007, 20:21

   Hey all
   
   I'm not really sure how to describe this so lets try a pic:
   
   
   
   FYI '99 Mark1 Saxo VTS
   
   The sticker is wrinkling and has split in one place.
   
   Can this be removed without damage to the paintwork underneath? If so what is the best way to achieve this?
   
   Can this be replaced with a new sticker? Do citroen supply?
   
   Many thanks
   
   Stephen
2. Emma_ZS Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Lincolnshire Posts: 8845 1. Mk2 Posi Furio 2. Fiesta Zetec S

   #2 15th June 2007, 20:26

   i know they sell some on ebay. Door pillar covers:
   
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SAXO-SATIN-BLA...QQcmdZViewItem
   
   more:
   
   http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/sear...trypage=search
3. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #3 15th June 2007, 20:28

   just peel it off and use some autoglym tar and glue remover to get the glue off
   
   you can buy them on ebay as said too
4. GRAHAM2000VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 peterborough Posts: 2861 2003 black vtr current escort van lol 2006 ford

   #4 15th June 2007, 21:38

   yeah either replace from ebay as said above or can leave it as the paint is usally good underneath and does look good in the black without b pillar sicker
5. user_12490 Established Member Joined: Nov 2006 Newcastle upon tyne Posts: 1753 161.5 bhp VTS and cammed 2 tone vtr.

   #5 15th June 2007, 22:55

   i replaced mine twice but everytime the sun heats the car it creases again, i just used window cleaner to get all the sticky stuff off and left them like that, IMO looks much better
6. beccamelton Newbie Joined: Jun 2007 selston, notts Posts: 9 dont own a car or driving licence

   #6 15th June 2007, 22:56

   yea, defo take it off, would look much better if you ask me!
7. stingray Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2007 In a layby somewhere Posts: 268 1998 SAXO VTR

   #7 15th June 2007, 23:22

   I had 3 sets of stickers on and they all went the same way so i got hold of a set of Pro-Comp carbon door pillar covers which look quite trick.
8. Morgan_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!

   #8 15th June 2007, 23:24

   Thanks v much, I was going to post the same question about mine! The vinyl (Or w/e it is) is all wrinkled and quite frankly.... looks shite!
   
   Ta for the advice!
9. jimbo232 Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Leicester, UK Posts: 505 Saxo VTS (2000) Wicked Red

   #9 16th June 2007, 10:41

   I recently fitted some i brought off ebay. Word of warning though when applying the new ones try stay clear of the instructions that come with it. It says to use like a soapy liquid while applying but i wouldnt becuase the amount of bubbles you will get and difficulty placing them on isnt worth the effort. Id just use some carefull and boring concentration.
10. dannyjay Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 Retford, Notts Posts: 5491

    #10 16th June 2007, 11:07

    Buy some from citroen! no bullshit then, they just stick on!
11. Davekelz Established Member Joined: Mar 2006 Plymouth Posts: 1855 MK2 VTR/05 CTR

    #11 16th June 2007, 13:40

    Mine were doing exactky the same, just peel off and then wipe off the excess with glue remover. I just polished what was underneath afterwards and left it as that, looks better without them I think.
12. WelshSaxo Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 436

    #12 16th June 2007, 14:34

    so underneath them is painted the same colour as the car or black?
    
    just double checkin befor i decided to rip mine off or not!
13. rushy_23 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Aug 2004 West Mids Posts: 15392 '98 EK9 N1

    #13 16th June 2007, 14:35

    I say peal it off mate and leave it without! Looks much nicer!
14. htidjedi Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 hereford United Kingdom (England) Posts: 236 Mk2 Vtr, Kylami flash paintjob, ful

    #14 16th June 2007, 16:16

    yeah they look gash,take them off
15. Freakin_Sweeet Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 Norwich Posts: 976 Gold Saxo VTR Mk2

    #15 16th June 2007, 17:50

    that has happened to mine...saved me making a new thread think ill just remove mine altogether now
16. james_roxburgh123 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 edinburgh Posts: 142 citroen saxo vtr 1.6 8V mk2 & BMW 318ti compact

    #16 16th June 2007, 23:07

    i have the exact same problem mate, seems pretty common!!! but as i have a red saxo will the bit underneath be red?? and if so will that look ok??
17. Davekelz Established Member Joined: Mar 2006 Plymouth Posts: 1855 MK2 VTR/05 CTR

    #17 16th June 2007, 23:56

    It will be whatever colour your car is underneath.
18. Morgan_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!

    #18 21st June 2007, 20:19

    Sorry, old (ish) thread. Would white spirit work instead a glue remover?
19. saxoash Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 East Yorkshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6169 VTR

    #19 21st June 2007, 21:18

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Morgeh Sorry, old (ish) thread. Would white spirit work instead a glue remover?

    Yeah,
    
    Also a note that it only looks good when you remove them on black cars
20. Morgan_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!

    #20 21st June 2007, 21:21

    Ta mate
    
    It will be a mini project for saturday! (I have a black car )
21. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

    #21 21st June 2007, 21:24

    I bought some fablon from B&Q for my old Saxo and used that.
    
    Just as good..
22. saxojonny Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Cheshire Posts: 137 Citroen Saxo 1.4 WestCoast

    #22 22nd June 2007, 11:09

    has anyone got a picture of a posi blue saxo WITHOUT the protective sticker on it?
    
    i have a posi blue and want to know what it looks like before i remove it...
    thanks
23. Nick_T Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Bristol Posts: 2784 8valve tbh

    #23 22nd June 2007, 11:18

    removed from a silver car
    
    
24. vipergfx Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2006 Washington Posts: 3117 veeteeess

    #24 22nd June 2007, 12:49

    lighter fluid works well in removing glue and all that shit
25. s44xoa Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Newbury, Berkshire Posts: 103 Citroen Saxo VTR

    #25 23rd April 2008, 18:17

    i actually do this for a living working for a sign and graphic company. best way of applying vinyl stickers is to not use soapy water or glass cleaner because it doesnt stick properly just use a cleaner called methadated spirits u can find it anywhere give the window or what ever u are applying to, peel the backing tape off and pull tight and press it on to the surface. sounds hard but it really is easy.
26. one_nation04 Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Watford Posts: 1636 2001 VTR ... silver S

    #26 23rd April 2008, 18:36

    im still undecided whether i like without or not, was goin to do mine the other day but then had second thoughts :s what does everybody think? I have a maritius blue saxo so i think becos it is dark, it could look half decent.
27. saxomark Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Orpington, Kent Posts: 3475 Clio 172,Yamaha R125.

    #27 23rd April 2008, 18:38

    boil the kettle then poor the hot water over it then peel away it comes off in 1 strip easy.. and repeate the process if its very sticky.
    
    
    Mark
    
    
    ps. i done mine answer to your question one_nation04 and it looks the best. much better with them off and it takes 5 mins.
    
    
    Mark
28. one_nation04 Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Watford Posts: 1636 2001 VTR ... silver S

    #28 23rd April 2008, 18:41

    yea i think ive seen yours before when i was looking at your thread, think I will have ago tomorrow
29. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #29 23rd April 2008, 19:28

    Just run a hairdryer over the top make it easier to come off.
    
    Steve.
30. Ge0_Ge Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Thanet/Kent Posts: 1335 106 GTI, Audi S3

    #30 23rd April 2008, 20:02

    ooold thread..
31. s44xoa Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Newbury, Berkshire Posts: 103 Citroen Saxo VTR

    #31 24th April 2008, 08:20

    heat gun hair drier they all work
32. s44xoa Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Newbury, Berkshire Posts: 103 Citroen Saxo VTR

    #32 24th April 2008, 19:20

    i have customised the door badges to red. done it myself likes really nice
33. nemo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Anglesey, North Wales Posts: 237 Saxo VTR Mk2

    #33 24th April 2008, 19:29

    so then.. what the fook are they there for..??
    
    any pics of them removed on a black saxo..??
    i may do it tommorrow
34. nemo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Anglesey, North Wales Posts: 237 Saxo VTR Mk2

    #34 24th April 2008, 19:30

    ahhh crap iv just posted in the complety wrong thread hahaha.. feel free 2 delete
35. nemo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Anglesey, North Wales Posts: 237 Saxo VTR Mk2

    #35 24th April 2008, 19:30

    ..wait no i havnt
    
    i swear to god im losing it.. haha
36. s44xoa Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Newbury, Berkshire Posts: 103 Citroen Saxo VTR

    #36 25th April 2008, 10:31

    i reckon they look nicer with them on cos if u take them off then there will still be a hole where they went. well there was on mine
37. SaxoVTRacer Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2007 LEEDS / BLACKBURN Posts: 307 Ford Escort mk6 1.4 HCS Ford Fiesta MK3 Classic 1

    #37 25th April 2008, 16:58

    just leave the paint bear as long as u use a hair dryer barely any stick crap looks tons better without it