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Nick_H
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Removing Stickers
« on: Feb 24th, 2005, 9:28pm » |
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Hi all,
I'd be grateful for any advice you may have for fool-proof ways of removing years-old stickers from car's paintwork.
You know - like a 'GB' sticker slapped on the tailgate...
Thanks.
Nick H.
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Paul B
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Re: Removing Stickers
« Reply #1 on: Feb 24th, 2005, 10:41pm » |
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Borrow the missus' hairdryer to soften it up and peel very slowly & carefully.
Might be better to wait until it is warmer weather.
And it'll probably need cutting / polishing afterwards.
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simonmd
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Re: Removing Stickers
« Reply #2 on: Feb 24th, 2005, 11:41pm » |
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A very strong solvent usualy does the trick. I'd recommend Hammerite paint thinners, just remember to wash off with plenty of warm water afterwards.
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locky
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Re: Removing Stickers
« Reply #3 on: Feb 25th, 2005, 5:30pm » |
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Used to get alot of this when I worked in the Valeting trade. As Paul said, heat it up, with a hair dryer until it goes really soft, then clean up and adhesive with Tar and Glue remover, then polish.
Be carefull if the sticker is on the bumper, as too much heat, will cause the paint to come off with the sticker. Think it has something to do with the Plastic primer the use on Bumpers.
Hope this helps a bit.
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Simmo
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Re: Removing Stickers
« Reply #4 on: Feb 25th, 2005, 7:41pm » |
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I would have suggested the hair dryer treatment to and don't forget that WD40 is good for shifting some adhesives.
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low_tom
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Re: Removing Stickers
« Reply #5 on: Feb 26th, 2005, 12:00am » |
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if you have any adhesive residue after the sticker is gone,then parafin is pretty good at clearing it too.
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Mottsy
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Re: Removing Stickers
« Reply #6 on: Feb 26th, 2005, 11:47am » |
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White spirit normally does the trick. Got the GB sticker off my Ultima Estate's bumper very easily.
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Nick_H
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Re: Removing Stickers
« Reply #7 on: Feb 26th, 2005, 5:04pm » |
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Thanks for the suggestions, all.
Did the hair dryer trick & shifted the remaining goo with some meths I found in the drinks cabinet...
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lmortiss
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Re: Removing Stickers
« Reply #8 on: Apr 3rd, 2005, 7:34pm » |
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A little tip I got from a Car Window replacer he said if you have a little Petrol somewhere put it on a spnge or soft cloth and rub gentley it disolves the offending blighters and no problme with your paintwork etc.
cheers
Lloyd 
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