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re-applying HOV sticker

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by mgmb, Jun 10, 2006.

  1. mgmb

    mgmb Junior Member

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    Someone tried to steal my HOV sticker off my car the other day. :angry: The sticker is still 70% attached to the car-can someone recommend a glue to re-attach the sticker without hurting my Prius?

    Thanks
     
    #1 mgmb, Jun 10, 2006
  2. tochatihu

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    Try any of those solvent-based, "deliberately inhaling this will get you high" glues. But test it first on a less conspicuous part of the bumper/paintwork to make sure it does not damage the substrate.
     
    #2 tochatihu, Jun 10, 2006
  3. IsrAmeriPrius

    IsrAmeriPrius Progressive Member

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    Why not simply order a replacement for for the damaged decal?
     
    #3 IsrAmeriPrius, Jun 10, 2006
  4. MarinJohn

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    I see a lot of them flappin in the wind and thought those people could have taken more care in applying them in the first place. It turns out some of them simply don't stick well. I first washed my car then went over the sticker placement places with rubbing alcohol before applying my stickers. One of them is beginning to peel away with all my prep. which leads me to the above conclusion.
     
    #4 MarinJohn, Jun 10, 2006
  5. Godiva

    Godiva AmeriKan Citizen

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    Rather than reglueing it, why not get some 3M bra film and apply a piece over the sticker. I did that when I first applied mine to prevent them from being stolen. It works fine.
     
    #5 Godiva, Jun 10, 2006
  6. mgmb

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Godiva @ Jun 10 2006, 03:24 PM) [snapback]269302[/snapback]</div>
    Thanks , where is the best place to but some?
     
    #6 mgmb, Jun 11, 2006
  7. Godiva

    Godiva AmeriKan Citizen

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mgmb @ Jun 11 2006, 12:02 AM) [snapback]269416[/snapback]</div>
    I bought some small pieces on eBay.
     
    #7 Godiva, Jun 11, 2006
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