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    Bump strip removal and paint discolouration?

    Removed the bump strips off my Corsa Sport and the paint is discoloured beneath them. Its only in patches and has a white haze to it. Now its not been painted at any stage so i am at a loss as to why its like this.

    Has anyone got any idea as to what i can try on it to bring it back to life?

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    Re: Bump strip removal and paint discolouration?

    You could try giving the area a good claybarring, or even get it mopped.... I had similar on mine, and after a few goes it certainly toned down a lot!

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    Re: Bump strip removal and paint discolouration?

    Rick i have heard of this before and some people say if you get a kettle of boiling water and pour it over the white bits it gets rid of them worth a try

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    Re: Bump strip removal and paint discolouration?

    Fixed. Thanks for the advice, i used a heat gun in the end and it all came up spot on:
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    Re: Bump strip removal and paint discolouration?

    Sweet. Looks good.
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    Re: Bump strip removal and paint discolouration?

    So was it stuck on the surface then?
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    Re: Bump strip removal and paint discolouration?

    I had the same when I removed the letters on the boot, it's in the lacquer. Mine went on it's own after about 6 months.
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