Removing adhesive pads

[Ca11um43]

Does anybody know the best way to remove old adhesive pads from where the number plates go? Just bought a 2009 Audi A3, and I've assigned my private plate to the car. The rear was fine as it's a full size plate, so I just removed the old pads the best I could then stuck my new one over the top. However my new front plate is a shortened one, and there is 2 pads still visible on both sides 😢 I need to completely remove them somehow, without damaging the plastic grill. I did try some sticker remover which I had laying around, with a little scraper, but that did absolutely nothing. 

 

Also, what's the best tape/adhesive pads to use for my new number plates? I've used the ones which came with the plates, but they seem a bit thin and I'm not sure if I trust them. I may replace them with something better just in case. 

[geoffrey]

have you tried WD40 ? Lemon juice ? lighter fuel ?

[cliffcoggin]

Most pads have an adhesive that is softened by heat, so try a hair dryer, but not a paint stripping heat gun which is too hot.

[audia4b5kev]

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