westcost1
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 posted on 5/11/07 at 01:20 PM |
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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
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 01:27 PM |
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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]
ATB
Locoboy
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 01:32 PM |
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WD 40? or apparently you could try baby oil..
WD 40 worked for me on adhesive from masking tape..
Dan
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iank
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 01:32 PM |
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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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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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westcost1
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 01:36 PM |
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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
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 01:52 PM |
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Try acetone .£1.00 from any chemist. Izzy
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westcost1
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 02:05 PM |
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acetone will remove the pant as well? 
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gezer
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 02:32 PM |
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try methylated spirit
I'm to old to live and to young to die --- buggerit
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RickRick
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 02:41 PM |
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autoglym tar spot remover worked for me, but it's not cheap
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westcost1
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 02:53 PM |
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Thats ok its the boss paying for it so it dusnt have to be locost 
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DarrenW
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 03:16 PM |
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Ive used panel wipe before. Try a test area first.
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Peteff
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 03:34 PM |
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I use cellulose thinners or acetone, it won't remove hardened paint only fresh stuff.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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RazMan
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 04:14 PM |
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Try white spirit or meths
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 04:22 PM |
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White spirit or just go to your local sign writing place and ask them. They should do it for free
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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stevec
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 04:42 PM |
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Mr Sheen.
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Guinness
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 05:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevec
Mr Sheen.
Charlie, Martin or Barry?
Mike
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stevec
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 05:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Guinness
quote:
Originally posted by stevec
Mr Sheen.
Charlie, Martin or Barry?
Mike
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Danozeman
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 06:33 PM |
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Meths turps or white spirit. Petrol is quite good also.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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madrallysport
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 06:38 PM |
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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]
UNDERSTEER is when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
OVERSTEER is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car.
HORSEPOWER is how fast you hit the wall.
TORQUE is how far you take the wall with you.
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