Removal of visor airbag stickers?

perryinva · 08-11-2023, 10:06 AM

I have always removed the hideous yellow airbag stickers on the visors in past cars. The ones on the Z4 look different (and if course they HAD to make them even larger :-( ) Anyone have success removing them with 99% isopropyl?

Westside Guy · 08-11-2023, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by perryinva

I have always removed the hideous yellow airbag stickers on the visors in past cars. The ones on the Z4 look different (and if course they HAD to make them even larger :-( ) Anyone have success removing them with 99% isopropyl?

IIRC, some time ago BMWGirlFL had posted a picture showing how she dealt with the yellow sticker issue.

BMWGirlFL · 08-11-2023, 10:34 AM

Film on top.

alvitdk · 08-11-2023, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

Film on top.

Sorry, looking on top but can't find it anywhere, but then I can't find my glasses either this morning

BMWGirlFL · 08-11-2023, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by alvitdk

Sorry, looking on top but can't find it anywhere, but then I can't find my glasses either this morning

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StanDiego · 08-11-2023, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

Film on top.

Could you elaborate?

BMWGirlFL · 08-11-2023, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by StanDiego

Could you elaborate?

I bought a piece of very dark tint film (like Lamin-x), cut rectangles a bit larger than the stickers & covered them. My AliExpress history doesn't go back far enough to find the link. It blends well with the hard plastic on the pillars & roof. I don't have the skill or patience but covering the entire visor might be a better result.

tracer bullet · 08-12-2023, 03:36 PM

For my 1-series, I was able to buy identical sun visors intended for Euro models, where they didn't have the yellow stickers. Easy to swap. Would this be an option for the Z4? I don't know, just an idea.

RavenGX · 08-13-2023, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tracer bullet

For my 1-series, I was able to buy identical sun visors intended for Euro models, where they didn't have the yellow stickers. Easy to swap. Would this be an option for the Z4? I don't know, just an idea.

We also get a sticker on them, i don't think its removable without damaging it.

perryinva · 08-13-2023, 06:36 AM

So far, the old remove visor and soak with 91% isopropyl alcohol soaked paper towel for 10 minutes wrapped in Saran wrap, (or versions of this, including Alacantara) has worked on the other G series forums vehicles. Can’t hurt to try, at any rate.

JustChris · 08-13-2023, 12:57 PM

I’ve found running alchahol and wiped vigorously on the offending yellow sticker then covering with cling film for 40minutes works well, peeling at the end of course. Sounds like OP you’ve also used this method but the Z4 visors have a nasty new more resilient visor sticker, I’ll have to have a look.

perryinva · 08-13-2023, 04:05 PM

Yea, that was why I asked here specifically. It sure looks more heat imbedded in than ones I’ve done in the past.

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perryinva Private First Class 123 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2022 Z4S30i 2019 X3x30i Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	So far, the old remove visor and soak with 91% isopropyl alcohol soaked paper towel for 10 minutes wrapped in Saran wrap, (or versions of this, including Alacantara) has worked on the other G series forums vehicles. Can’t hurt to try, at any rate.
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JustChris General 17587 Rep 25,141 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I’ve found running alchahol and wiped vigorously on the offending yellow sticker then covering with cling film for 40minutes works well, peeling at the end of course. Sounds like OP you’ve also used this method but the Z4 visors have a nasty new more resilient visor sticker, I’ll have to have a look. __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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perryinva Private First Class 123 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2022 Z4S30i 2019 X3x30i Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	Yea, that was why I asked here specifically. It sure looks more heat imbedded in than ones I’ve done in the past.
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