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 That reminded me that there is this "Super Scotch Tape" on the front
>edge of the rear wheel wells and that it has become so discolored over the
>years as to ruin the looks of any paint job whatever the cost. This tape
>MUST come off so that area too can be painted but that leaves a couple of
>questions.
>
>1. The adhesive used for the tape has effectively "welded" the tape on
>there; it will not come off without a fight. How do you get the %&$*# stuff
>off?

I was able to do this perfectly. I should have mentioned it in my previous
post.

At the auto paint supply store, they sell this attachment for a HIGH! speed
drill. It is  basically a rubber disk, with a metal post in the centre. The
post goes into the chuck of the drill.

So you try to catch the edge of the plastic wheelguard with the rubber disk
as it spins.

In my case, the drill was not too fast, so it didn't work very well, but it
did lift a corner. I basically tugged the thing until I got a little more
off, then I grabbed the loose end with pliers and pulled it all off.

The adhesive will remain on. This you remove with thinner, and a bit of
elbow grease. I had to scrape it with my finergnails to loosen it after the
solvent had worded on it, then wiped it away with the cloth and thinner. It
all came off, and there were no marks on the paint from the process.

>2. I do not recall ever seeing anything like this stuff at the FLAPS. What
>is a sutible replacement? Would the "Rockguard" mentioned above do it?

Yes, I am going to use rockGuard as a replacement for it. I do not want to
put the rockguard on top on a sticker. If you need replacement stickers for
other vans, I believe that the Bus Depot carries them.

My instructor said the rockguard is about ten bucks a can, and he suggested
I get two cans to be safe. I will use white product, and will paint it
afterwards.

Hope this helps,

Marshall Ruskin