Sun visor sticker removal- simplified

[WhipE350]

I'm sure I'll get slammed but I used paint thinner. Came of instantly and did zero damage. I then dyed it with the same dye I used on the seats after I restored them. My visors look like new.

[Meir]

Originally Posted by WhipE350

I'm sure I'll get slammed but I used paint thinner. Came of instantly and did zero damage. I then dyed it with the same dye I used on the seats after I restored them. My visors look like new.

which dye did you use on your seats ?

[WhipE350]

I used Home Page | Leatherique Restoration Products but you could use any water based dye. Dilute it a little and blend with the rest of the visor.

[vath2001]

Simple: Bought news one from Suncoast for $20 each. But then both of mine were broken.

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by WhipE350

I'm sure I'll get slammed but I used paint thinner. Came of instantly and did zero damage. I then dyed it with the same dye I used on the seats after I restored them. My visors look like new.

Please clarify by paint thinner you mean mineral spirits ?

[Timco]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Please clarify by paint thinner you mean mineral spirits ?

Let me save yall some time.

Paint thinner did nothing.

Oven cleaner took it off layer by layer. Messy.

Lacquer thinner takes it off in real time. Rotate rag frequently. Just dab some on the rag tip. No effect to visor that I can see.

[WhipE350]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Please clarify by paint thinner you mean mineral spirits ?

Let me clarify, I looked at the can, it was Paint and Varnish Remover in gel form. Very strong. Probably stronger than nail polish remover.

It did zero damage to the visor other than a little fading. Using a nice water based dye they actually looked new. I showed them to many other folks at car shows who had done their own with other methods and it was night and day. They didn't actually believe me.

If you are near Charlotte come by, I have 16oz of dye left.

[keysguy]

The problem I had was the paint thinner and other cleaners weaken the plastic, especially in the South Florida sun and heat. Simple solution is to go on Ebay UK and buy European visors. They come without the stupid sticker. There was a company in the States that was selling them, I can't recall the price, but it was cheaper to buy off ebay. If you are getting things shipped from there just make sure the seller is willing to send them to the US.