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Old May 3, 2012 | 01:34 AM
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sounds good. I have to do some work on the truck tomorrow and I'll see about removing them if I have a minute
 
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Old May 3, 2012 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by dsimm87
I try to park my truck on end spots or far away but parking on campus with a student body of 25000+, when I find any parking spot, I have to take it. Most of the time, it isn't an ideal spot but those spears sure have worked like they should've. Coming up on 5 years ownership and not a single ding. (knock on wood).
lucky! i have dings on both doors, and same parking situation
 
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Old May 3, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by FrenicX
sounds good. I have to do some work on the truck tomorrow and I'll see about removing them if I have a minute
I've never done it myself but ive heard that a fishing line works well for removing the spears. just run the fishing line behind the spears and it should come off. maybe a little soapy water to help keep it smooth
 
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Old May 3, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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yep, I heard that suggestion a couple weeks ago and that's what I will try. I think spiderline and soap will go pretty smooth.
 
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Old May 3, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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also heard that a thin metal wire slightly heated can work.
 
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Old May 3, 2012 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Dragon05
also heard that a thin metal wire slightly heated can work.
I used a hair dryer to help heat up the glue, thta helped. I know a actual heat gun (couldnt find it lo1) works good on getting Emblems and Decals off, then you just need to clean up the glue.
 
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