Apartment Sticker Mod - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Purdue FR-S · 03-27-2013, 05:32 PM

So ... unfortunately my apartment complex requires that I put a stupid adhesive sticker on it ...

Obviously I'm not so inclined to do so, but I'd rather oblige than have my car towed.

My question is ... Should I do anything before hand to prep the area? (Wash/Wax?). Also, I'm considering putting it on the diffuser.... That way it won't hurt any paint ... but I'm not sure what effect it'll have on that type of plastic. Any suggestions? I hear I'm supposed to use a blow dryer to remove it.

Really sucks b/c I'll only be here for <2 months :P

sklimo · 03-27-2013, 05:37 PM

Can you put it on windshield? If so much easier to remove. Just prep area with alcohol so it will adhere better

SkAsphalt · 03-27-2013, 05:43 PM

Do they say Where you have to put it? I would put it on the bottom corner of your rear window. easy to clean off glass

Perihelion · 03-27-2013, 05:54 PM

It's not a Ferrari man... just put the sticker on anywhere, you can use Goo Gone to remove the gunk after you peel it off.

Flat Black VW · 03-27-2013, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perihelion

It's not a Ferrari man... just put the sticker on anywhere, you can use Goo Gone to remove the gunk after you peel it off.

Doesnt have to be a ferrari to not want to put an ugly sticker on such a good looking car.

Like others have said go for the window if possible, if not you may run into adhesion issues on the rear diffuser but thats the next best option.

whaap · 03-27-2013, 06:01 PM

On the diffuser I'd be concerned about a little fading being noticeable when you remove the sticker. I'd go with the bottom left rear of rear window. In two months it'll be easy to remove leaving no trace.

Lverasky · 03-27-2013, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perihelion

It's not a Ferrari man... just put the sticker on anywhere, you can use Goo Gone to remove the gunk after you peel it off.

does Goo Gone fade out the paint on the car as well? I hear people using Goo Gone with bad luck.

whaap · 03-27-2013, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peace_noel

does Goo Gone fade out the paint on the car as well? I hear people using Goo Gone with bad luck.

I never tried it. I've always kept a can of lighter fluid on my work bench and in many years it has never failed me or caused a problem.

Lverasky · 03-27-2013, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whaap

I never tried it. I've always kept a can of lighter fluid on my work bench and in many years it has never failed me or caused a problem.

lighter fluid....to keep the car clean or keep people away from your car?

13 FR-S Veteran · 03-27-2013, 06:23 PM

Put the sticker on the inside of the windshield using scotch brand celo tape. It peels off easy with no resudue leftover.

wheelhaus · 03-27-2013, 06:25 PM

Goo Gone does not fade paint, but rubbing with a paper towel or a cloth may lightly abrade the clear coat and create a slight haze. I also recommend putting the sticker on the glass somewhere. Corner of the windshield, corner of the back window, corner of the back side window, etc.

Is it a little barcode or is it some huge hideous logo?

Captain_Awesome_Pants · 03-27-2013, 07:59 PM

Waiting on the impending "GReddy apt sticker relocation kit"

trdfrs · 03-27-2013, 08:15 PM

Get an old cassette tape case, clean it up really good and stick it to that or a piece of plexiglass and put it in the window instead

FR-Shadow · 03-27-2013, 10:54 PM

Stick the sticker on something that can hang from your rear view mirror like a parking pass. that way its viewable and can be thrown in the glove box if need be.

03-27-2013, 05:32 PM	#1
Purdue FR-S Boiler Up! Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2018 BRZ tS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 358 Thanks: 300 Thanked 156 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Apartment Sticker Mod So ... unfortunately my apartment complex requires that I put a stupid adhesive sticker on it ... Obviously I'm not so inclined to do so, but I'd rather oblige than have my car towed. My question is ... Should I do anything before hand to prep the area? (Wash/Wax?). Also, I'm considering putting it on the diffuser.... That way it won't hurt any paint ... but I'm not sure what effect it'll have on that type of plastic. Any suggestions? I hear I'm supposed to use a blow dryer to remove it. Really sucks b/c I'll only be here for <2 months :P

03-27-2013, 10:54 PM	#14
FR-Shadow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Location: Arizona Posts: 1,418 Thanks: 260 Thanked 502 Times in 297 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Stick the sticker on something that can hang from your rear view mirror like a parking pass. that way its viewable and can be thrown in the glove box if need be. __________________ Car Journal

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Perihelion Unemployed DIY Ninja Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ, 1983 MB SD300 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 672 Thanks: 200 Thanked 178 Times in 132 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	It's not a Ferrari man... just put the sticker on anywhere, you can use Goo Gone to remove the gunk after you peel it off.

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whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	On the diffuser I'd be concerned about a little fading being noticeable when you remove the sticker. I'd go with the bottom left rear of rear window. In two months it'll be easy to remove leaving no trace.

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wheelhaus Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ, 2020 KTM Super Duke 1290R Location: Denver Posts: 1,788 Thanks: 714 Thanked 1,141 Times in 624 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Goo Gone does not fade paint, but rubbing with a paper towel or a cloth may lightly abrade the clear coat and create a slight haze. I also recommend putting the sticker on the glass somewhere. Corner of the windshield, corner of the back window, corner of the back side window, etc. Is it a little barcode or is it some huge hideous logo?

03-27-2013, 07:59 PM	#12
Captain_Awesome_Pants Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: FR-S: Firestorm Location: NC Posts: 171 Thanks: 97 Thanked 116 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Waiting on the impending "GReddy apt sticker relocation kit"

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trdfrs Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 13' asphalt 6mt, 91' Beams Mr2 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 35 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Get an old cassette tape case, clean it up really good and stick it to that or a piece of plexiglass and put it in the window instead

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