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tomti Part of things Posts: 937	removing sticky sh*t tomti @tomti
	Oct 10, 2010 1:43:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	just got hold of a mk3 golf gti as part of a deal. It was covered in lots of Dub-inspired vinyl graphics which werent to my taste so ive just spent 3 and a half hours removing them but i don't know whats the best way to remove the sticky glue residue on the paintwork? Any ideas chaps?


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Butterz Posted a lot Posts: 1,492	removing sticky sh*t Butterz @nostrebor777
	Oct 10, 2010 1:45:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	www.focusdiy.co.uk/StickyStuffRemover522267?category=cleaning_supplies Works a treat
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tomti Part of things Posts: 937	removing sticky sh*t tomti @tomti
	Oct 10, 2010 2:07:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	ideal mate cheers do you reckon they'd sell it in B and Q or halfords?


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PhilA Posted hell of a lot Byte Wizard Posts: 5,173	removing sticky sh*t PhilA @phila
	Oct 10, 2010 2:31:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	A hint for the next time you do it, heat the vinyl with a hairdryer until it becomes just soft enough to pick the edge up, then "chase" the vinyl with the hairdryer, heating it as you pull it up. It'll come up leaving nothing but a very small outline of sticky stuff which wipes off with a bit of petrol. Used to have to do that on airplanes, so much fun- tear one bit of paint and the entire thing needs a respray --Phil
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tomti Part of things Posts: 937	removing sticky sh*t tomti @tomti
	Oct 10, 2010 2:33:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	good tip cheers mate


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rod Posted a lot Posts: 1,953	removing sticky sh*t rod @rod
	Oct 10, 2010 7:01:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I'm sure theres a disc you can buy (that mounts in a drill?) that removes stuff like this,but doent ruin the paint work. Seen one used a while ago and it worked fine.


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Gilesy Part of things Posts: 229	removing sticky sh*t Gilesy @gilesy
	Oct 10, 2010 7:30:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Google "Toffee Wheel"
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DavidB Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,794	removing sticky sh*t DavidB @station
	Oct 10, 2010 8:23:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Carb cleaner removes the sticky stuff, I've used it before, it didn't remove the paint.


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composimmonite Posted a lot Posts: 4,681	removing sticky sh*t composimmonite @composimmonite
	Oct 10, 2010 8:51:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Try WD40. Seriously - it works great. Softens glue which then sticks to WD40 soaked rag so takes a bit of time / plenty of rags. www.wd40.com/uses-tips/function/cleans-and-protects/ Paul H
	Last Edit: Oct 10, 2010 8:54:01 GMT by composimmonite

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cobblers Posted a lot Posts: 3,921	removing sticky sh*t cobblers @cobblers
	Oct 10, 2010 9:15:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	As above, petrol/wd40/naptha (zippo lighter fuel) will do it. Keep the toffee wheel for removing more aggressive stuff (foam trim tape and numberplate pads) as they can be a bit harsh and mark the paint if it's a bit soft


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speedy88 Club Retro Rides Member "Nice Cortina mate" Posts: 2,281 Club RR Member Number: 118	removing sticky sh*t speedy88 @speedy88 Club Retro Rides Member 118
	Oct 10, 2010 9:48:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 10, 2010 2:31:19 GMT PhilA said: Used to have to do that on airplanes, so much fun- tear one bit of paint and the entire thing needs a respray +1 for sticky stuff remover, but make sure you wash it off as it will thin your paint over a period of days.
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bazzateer Posted a lot Imping along sans Vogue Posts: 3,653	removing sticky sh*t bazzateer @bazzateer
	Oct 10, 2010 11:41:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Acetone (nail varnish remover)
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MikeyPhresh Part of things Posts: 216	removing sticky sh*t MikeyPhresh @misiek
	Oct 10, 2010 13:21:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Acetone will damage the paint! Use carb cleaner or electric contact spray thingy. Cheapest option is still meths I think...


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60six Posted a lot (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ Posts: 1,661	removing sticky sh*t 60six @60six
	Oct 10, 2010 14:18:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	There is nothing better for removing sticky curse word than this stuff. Labelclene. Had a car covered in packaging tape due to a smashed window - Could never of got it off without this stuff. Turns sticky stuff to mush. www.oyyy.co.uk/product.php/7349/af-labelclene-paper-label-remover-200ml?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=Base%202010_10
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PhilA Posted hell of a lot Byte Wizard Posts: 5,173	removing sticky sh*t PhilA @phila
	Oct 10, 2010 15:29:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 10, 2010 9:48:24 GMT speedy88 said: Oct 10, 2010 2:31:19 GMT PhilA said: Used to have to do that on airplanes, so much fun- tear one bit of paint and the entire thing needs a respray +1 for sticky stuff remover, but make sure you wash it off as it will thin your paint over a period of days. Not the sticky stuff- the labels! Aircraft paint goes on so thin that if you have something with strong adhesive on and the surface underneath wasn't prepped quite right the paint pulls off in large flakes... Can't exactly take a 32 Million quid airplane to your mates for a quick blow-over either
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	Oct 10, 2010 17:50:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Baby oil works as well, bonus being you can use the rest in the bedroom


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pauldaf44 Guest	removing sticky sh*tpauldaf44 @GUEST
	Oct 11, 2010 16:23:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I need to remove some glue residue from the rear windscreen. Where an old demister has been fitted at one point. Somebodys also stuck suction cups to it with araldite. Anyone any idea how to get that off?


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crazycruzer Part of things Posts: 373	removing sticky sh*t crazycruzer @crazycruzer
	Oct 11, 2010 16:26:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	vehicle tar remover works, although i think it is quite expensive
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Graham Posted a lot Posts: 1,282	removing sticky sh*t Graham @thames300e
	Oct 11, 2010 16:28:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	sticky stuff remover
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johnboy Part of things Teeth like a burnt down fence! Posts: 405	removing sticky sh*t johnboy @johnboyzswiftgls
	Oct 11, 2010 18:12:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Tar and glue remover if uv got an autosmart van in your area I'm sure he could spare you some
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