trying to get a few tips on trying to remove plastidip. just wondering if there is any other way then just peeling/ elbow grease?

Hey all! How are you doing today? I've got a problem figuring this out... I bought my MKV a month ago. I bought it with mods, but I don't know what they are. I can tell its been lowered, but I don't know if the shock/struts are stock and just dampened. I can tell you my tires are scalloped...

I just bought a 2008 gli. Im having problems finding info on it. theres not too many threads on this site.. any help?