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westcost1

posted on 5/11/07 at 01:20 PM Reply With Quote
How to get this sticky stuff off?

Hi just a quick question What is the best stuff to use to take the sticky residue of the side of a van after the vinyl sign writing has been removed? I used paint brush cleaner to get some off my fibreglass body work but this will obviously remove the paint from the van so is not suitable. I did use polish / tcut once to remove pin stripes but it took a long time. So any other ideas? Im hoping that if I heat up the vinyl with a hair dryer before removing it there won’t be to much left on there but im shore some sticky will stubborn.
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locoboy

posted on 5/11/07 at 01:27 PM Reply With Quote
Gelsol from autosmart is what we used to use when we de-lettered our vehicles.

Also usefull is a starbrite distributed product called tar and glue remover. (www.starbrite.co.uk) go to car and automotive, then cleaners (exterior) and its the last one on the page,

Both good in my experience.

[Edited on 5/11/07 by locoboy]





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Bluemoon

posted on 5/11/07 at 01:32 PM Reply With Quote
WD 40? or apparently you could try baby oil..

WD 40 worked for me on adhesive from masking tape..

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iank

posted on 5/11/07 at 01:32 PM Reply With Quote
I've successfully used isopropyl alcohol for the job. There's been a thread about this before:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=42283
So just about any solvent





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westcost1

posted on 5/11/07 at 01:36 PM Reply With Quote
thanks so do you think any old tar remover from halfords would do the trick?
thanks guys i have just got back from maplins aswell dow!

[Edited on 5/11/07 by westcost1]

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izzy alright

posted on 5/11/07 at 01:52 PM Reply With Quote
Try acetone .£1.00 from any chemist. Izzy
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westcost1

posted on 5/11/07 at 02:05 PM Reply With Quote
acetone will remove the pant as well?
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gezer

posted on 5/11/07 at 02:32 PM Reply With Quote
try methylated spirit





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RickRick

posted on 5/11/07 at 02:41 PM Reply With Quote
autoglym tar spot remover worked for me, but it's not cheap
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westcost1

posted on 5/11/07 at 02:53 PM Reply With Quote
Thats ok its the boss paying for it so it dusnt have to be locost
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DarrenW

posted on 5/11/07 at 03:16 PM Reply With Quote
Ive used panel wipe before. Try a test area first.






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Peteff

posted on 5/11/07 at 03:34 PM Reply With Quote
I use cellulose thinners or acetone, it won't remove hardened paint only fresh stuff.





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RazMan

posted on 5/11/07 at 04:14 PM Reply With Quote
Try white spirit or meths





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speedyxjs

posted on 5/11/07 at 04:22 PM Reply With Quote
White spirit or just go to your local sign writing place and ask them. They should do it for free





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stevec

posted on 5/11/07 at 04:42 PM Reply With Quote
Mr Sheen.
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Guinness

posted on 5/11/07 at 05:03 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by stevec
Mr Sheen.


Charlie, Martin or Barry?



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stevec

posted on 5/11/07 at 05:56 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Guinness
quote:
Originally posted by stevec
Mr Sheen.


Charlie, Martin or Barry?



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Danozeman

posted on 5/11/07 at 06:33 PM Reply With Quote
Meths turps or white spirit. Petrol is quite good also.





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madrallysport

posted on 5/11/07 at 06:38 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by westcost1
Hi just a quick question What is the best stuff to use to take the sticky residue of the side of a van after the vinyl sign writing has been removed? I used paint brush cleaner to get some off my fibreglass body work but this will obviously remove the paint from the van so is not suitable. I did use polish / tcut once to remove pin stripes but it took a long time. So any other ideas? Im hoping that if I heat up the vinyl with a hair dryer before removing it there won’t be to much left on there but im shore some sticky will stubborn.


When I remove stickers of the rally car, I remove any sticky left overs, with a rag with a bit of petrol on it, works a treat, and there's always a wee bit of petrol to use at the bottom of the jerry can.

[Edited on 5/11/07 by madrallysport]





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