HymerVan Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I have seen threads before about how to remove the lettering ("FIAT Branding") from my new polycarbonate ? headlamp protectors supplied by VanBitz. But I can't find the thread I want to gently remove unwanted lettering but not to damage or dissolve the plastic ? Can anyone advise/direct me ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I have used WD40 to remove the glue from headlamp beam deflectors on my Transits polycarbonate headlights without damaging them. I don't know if it will work for what you want to remove, but it's definateley good at removing glue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 This 2015 discussion may help http://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Hints-and-Tips/Sticky-stuff/38071/ As shaggy has advised, using ordinary WD-40 would be worth trying to begin with. (I wasn’t aware that VanBitz marketed headlamp protectors, though I know Van Comfort does.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Hi Laurence, If the lettering is embossed or printed rather than a sticky label then I would be tempted to try a very mild abrasive polish such as T cut or Burnishing cream. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 a bit off post but why would you want to remove the lettering? if thats what you want to do it's your choice, but just wondered why, even if it's on a merc why bother Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeco Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 IF the lettering is screen printed onto the headlight protectors as opposed to a sticky label I have used "printers solvent" in the past. I am not sure what the correct name is but the printing plants here use it to wash down their presses between jobs. It works a treat and will not harm the plastic. If you know someone in the printing industry it is worth trying.Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solwaybuggier Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I did it when we got a Peugeot based van and only Fiat-branded protectors available. From memory, very easy with WD40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 silverback - 2017-01-29 8:51 PM a bit off post but why would you want to remove the lettering?... Jonathan This advert for Airplex headlamp protectors http://www.motorcaravanning.co.uk/shopuk/polycarbonate_protectors.htm says "Clear Tough Airplex Headlamp Protectors complete with Converters for European Travel: These are mostly Fiat branded for Ducato-Boxer 2007-14 and also 2014-on. Ducato and Boxer have identical headlamps of course, if desired you can remove the small Fiat logo with thinners (but don't remove the mask marks!).” I’m guessing that HymerVan’s wish to remove the Fiat reference may be because his 2012 motothome is based on a Citroen Relay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HymerVan Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Derek Uzzell - 2017-01-29 5:38 PM This 2015 discussion may help http://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Hints-and-Tips/Sticky-stuff/38071/ As shaggy has advised, using ordinary WD-40 would be worth trying to begin with. (I wasn’t aware that VanBitz marketed headlamp protectors, though I know Van Comfort does.) Thanks again Derek I am once again indebted to you. It is indeed Van Comfort and not Van Bitz. I had persuaded myself that both companies used similar names. I know who Van Bitz are and will be making an 1100 mile round trip to them before too long ! Gentle application of WD 40 hasn't done anything. I want to remove the lettering because there is quite a lot of it and it is "FIAT" branded whereas my vehicle is a Citroen. And YES I do know that they are both SEVELs etc. I will try some of the alternative solvents suggested in a non critical bit of the cover . Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HymerVan Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Derek My post crossed with yours and included a response to Silverback which you also anticipated. I may just have used insufficient abrasion but it is better to start gently. My present 2012 Fifer is for sale and I I have bought new covers because I am getting a new Van a 2017 Fifer M which of course has different headlights and the new covers have much more extraneous printing on them. Incidentally whilst I have yet to fit the covers it looks as though fitting and removal will be much easier with no clips to pre-fit, no direct interference with van components and no tools required. This will be boon at ferry ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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