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(Message started by: Nick_H on Feb 24^th, 2005, 9:28pm)

Title: Removing Stickers
Post by Nick_H on Feb 24^th, 2005, 9:28pm

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.

Title: Re: Removing Stickers
Post by Paul B on Feb 24^th, 2005, 10:41pm

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.

Title: Re: Removing Stickers
Post by simonmd on Feb 24^th, 2005, 11:41pm

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.

Title: Re: Removing Stickers
Post by locky on Feb 25^th, 2005, 5:30pm

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.

Title: Re: Removing Stickers
Post by Simmo on Feb 25^th, 2005, 7:41pm

I would have suggested the hair dryer treatment to and don't forget that WD40 is good for shifting some adhesives.

Title: Re: Removing Stickers
Post by low_tom on Feb 26^th, 2005, 12:00am

if you have any adhesive residue after the sticker is gone,then parafin is pretty good at clearing it too.

Title: Re: Removing Stickers
Post by Mottsy on Feb 26^th, 2005, 11:47am

White spirit normally does the trick. Got the GB sticker off my Ultima Estate's bumper very easily.

Title: Re: Removing Stickers
Post by Nick_H on Feb 26^th, 2005, 5:04pm

Thanks for the suggestions, all.

Did the hair dryer trick & shifted the remaining goo with some meths I found in the drinks cabinet...

;D

N

Title: Re: Removing Stickers
Post by lmortiss on Apr 3^rd, 2005, 7:34pm

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 :-)