Trunk bumper protector

[uEih]

My car has a clear trunk protector to protect from scratching when loading things into the trunk, well I accidentally made a scratch and pulled a good chunk of the sticker, it is lifted and scratched a bit, doesn't look like I damaged the paint or anything but now there's a transparent white area that you usually get when you pull a sticker away or end up lifting part of a sticker and the adhesive is visible/white. My car is black so I can see it and it bothers me, idk how tough that sticker is but do you think if I heat the area up and push it down it'll clear up? By melting the adhesive, etc. It's a small problem but it bothers me and sticks out every time I look.

[cjsporl1996]

Originally Posted by uEih

My car has a clear trunk protector to protect from scratching when loading things into the trunk, well I accidentally made a scratch and pulled a good chunk of the sticker, it is lifted and scratched a bit, doesn't look like I damaged the paint or anything but now there's a transparent white area that you usually get when you pull a sticker away or end up lifting part of a sticker and the adhesive is visible/white. My car is black so I can see it and it bothers me, idk how tough that sticker is but do you think if I heat the area up and push it down it'll clear up? By melting the adhesive, etc. It's a small problem but it bothers me and sticks out every time I look.

I would use a product called goo gone. It's great for removing adhesive stains. I've used it when replacing my door guard on my Monte Carlo and it did not damage the paint at all.

[uEih]

Originally Posted by cjsporl1996

I would use a product called goo gone. It's great for removing adhesive stains. I've used it when replacing my door guard on my Monte Carlo and it did not damage the paint at all.

The thing is it's just a small spot and I wanna remelt the adhesive if possible, just wanna know if it's possible before I cause more damage. The best way to explain it is the sticker is lifted and stretched so it makes it look white, can I remelt that?

[cjsporl1996]

Originally Posted by uEih

The thing is it's just a small spot and I wanna remelt the adhesive if possible, just wanna know if it's possible before I cause more damage. The best way to explain it is the sticker is lifted and stretched so it makes it look white, can I remelt that?

Honestly From the way you are describing it I see no problem in attempting to heat the film up and re-apply it just watch the paint. From past experience clear protectors only like to go on once and after they are damaged it's better to get a new one because you will never be able to make it look perfect again. A Picture would probably give me a better opinion but this is based off past experience. Good luck

[uEih]

Originally Posted by cjsporl1996

Honestly From the way you are describing it I see no problem in attempting to heat the film up and re-apply it just watch the paint. From past experience clear protectors only like to go on once and after they are damaged it's better to get a new one because you will never be able to make it look perfect again. A Picture would probably give me a better opinion but this is based off past experience. Good luck

I'll get a picture tomorrow when there's sunlight and post it. It kinda looks like it got to the paint but a closer look and I think it's only the protector. But yea I'll quote you and post a picture tomorrow

[gily25]

Does it have a raised edge like a sticker or was it smooth? If it had a raised edge to begin with it probably wasn't installed right and should come right off like a sticker would. If you decide to replace it, go somewhere where they do clear bras, rather than having the dealer install it as an acccesory.

[uEih]

Originally Posted by cjsporl1996

Honestly From the way you are describing it I see no problem in attempting to heat the film up and re-apply it just watch the paint. From past experience clear protectors only like to go on once and after they are damaged it's better to get a new one because you will never be able to make it look perfect again. A Picture would probably give me a better opinion but this is based off past experience. Good luck

Here's the picture, I just wanna be able to make transparent again, the dent in the applique sticker doesn't bother me as much as the white spot

[cjsporl1996]

I'm pretty sure the bumper protector needs to be replaced. But try the heat gun out and let me know if that works

[uEih]

Originally Posted by cjsporl1996

I'm pretty sure the bumper protector needs to be replaced. But try the heat gun out and let me know if that works

Yea I thought so too but if I could salvage it I rather do that. I think the price of the appliqué sticker is too much and not really necessary for such a small issue, it did what it was suppose to hopefully and protected the paint. From the looks of it, it's only the appliqué that's damaged. But i'll try a heat gun when I get a chance.