Author Topic: Removing decal glue... (Read 2622 times)

Devilock · « **on:** March 25, 2012, 12:06 PM »

Finally got my bloody chrome TA! But some dumb twat has applied XL decals & its standard so have removed them but its left a load of glue.
Ive tried hot soapy water & glass cleaner but it hasn't had any affect.

So what's the best course of action without leaving shit loads of surface scratches from rubbing...?

glenboy · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2012, 12:07 PM »

lighter fuel (not gas)

, but the petrol stuff works like a treat

pickle · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2012, 12:07 PM »

Spray WD40 over them and leave for 5 or so minutes.....then rub with a soft cloth or old T shirt

Deano · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2012, 12:09 PM »

Brake cleaner works ace and no danger of marking the chrome

Nail varnish remover off the mrs will work also on a soft rag or tar and glue remover from Halfords or any cap product place like asda even

pickle · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2012, 12:11 PM »

i've used UVPC window cleaner as well

griff · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2012, 12:15 PM »

I use isopropanol (can get it off ebay) about 3 quid for 250ml
whatever you have left over can be served with tonic water, ice and lemon for a refreshing summer tipple

Devilock · « **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2012, 12:18 PM »

Thanks guys...ill try them all...!!!

In the house i have bike spray (TF 2 & Muc Off) also de-greaser...any of them do it...?

Deano · « **Reply #7 on:** March 25, 2012, 12:33 PM »

No they are both a degreaser based product i believe mate.

Griff your insides must be mush

Devilock · « **Reply #8 on:** March 25, 2012, 12:57 PM »

I found some Motorex brake cleaner & its done fook all! The glue residue has a high viscocity...its pissing me off!

So whats the quickest & most effective solution...?

Rodgy1970 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 25, 2012, 01:16 PM »

petrol on a rag

animal · « **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2012, 01:20 PM »

Meths

If u get pissed off just drink it

bodamus · « **Reply #11 on:** March 25, 2012, 01:45 PM »

Petrol and a soft rag

glenboy · « **Reply #12 on:** March 25, 2012, 01:57 PM »

urine then rub it on frame with your hand

e5dcb · « **Reply #13 on:** March 25, 2012, 02:19 PM »

Tardis is another good one to try.

GRAB ON KID · « **Reply #14 on:** March 25, 2012, 02:41 PM »

WD40 or if that don't work get some nail polish remover.I've been nicking it off my girlfriend & mum for years & it's great for sticker glue removal but obviously don't use it on painted parts.

Betty · « **Reply #15 on:** March 25, 2012, 03:24 PM »

Get some of this stuff...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STICKY-STUFF-REMOVER-GLUE-ADHESIVE-RESIDUE-LABELS-GOO-/250992858922?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item3a7057172a#ht_2371wt_982

Works a treat...

brummie · « **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2012, 04:21 PM »

heat it up a bit to soften the glue with a hairdryer then a bit of white spirit

Devilock · « **Reply #17 on:** March 25, 2012, 04:47 PM »

Yeah Ive acquired a hairdryer now so will try that...

Quote from: Betty on March 25, 2012, 03:24 PM

Get some of this stuff...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STICKY-STUFF-REMOVER-GLUE-ADHESIVE-RESIDUE-LABELS-GOO-/250992858922?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item3a7057172a#ht_2371wt_982

Works a treat...

I have ordered the spray of this!!

Quote from: GRAB ON KID on March 25, 2012, 02:41 PM

WD40 or if that don't work get some nail polish remover.I've been nicking it off my girlfriend & mum for years & it's great for sticker glue removal but obviously don't use it on painted parts.

Is this stuff ok to use on chrome Mike?

Quote from: glenboy on March 25, 2012, 01:57 PM

urine then rub it on frame with your hand

Best solution so far!!! Although I would lick it...& use someone elses piss...!

kalex · « **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2012, 05:09 PM »

i'd go for meths, this removes all residue from painted surfaces. i use this on my cars to remove left over glue from manufacturers badges which are on the boot lip

GRAB ON KID · « **Reply #19 on:** March 25, 2012, 05:42 PM »

Quote from: GRAB ON KID on March 25, 2012, 02:41 PM

WD40 or if that don't work get some nail polish remover.I've been nicking it off my girlfriend & mum for years & it's great for sticker glue removal but obviously don't use it on painted parts.

Yeah Rich,try the wd40 1st if not then the nail polish remover.i've had no problems on chrome so far & the stuff around now isn't as strong as the old stuff.just dab it on a cloth & rub a bit at a time & it should come off.it moves it down to one area then you can roll it off w/your fingers like sticky bogeys.

Devilock · « **Reply #20 on:** March 25, 2012, 05:45 PM »

Quote from: ANIMAL on March 25, 2012, 01:20 PM

Meths If u get pissed off just drink it

Quote from: kalex on March 25, 2012, 05:09 PM

i'd go for meths, this removes all residue from painted surfaces. i use this on my cars to remove left over glue from manufacturers badges which are on the boot lip

So thats 2 for meths...

Quote from: brummie on March 25, 2012, 04:21 PM

heat it up a bit to soften the glue with a hairdryer then a bit of white spirit

Can I ask a stupid question...is white spirit another name for meths...??!

Devilock · « **Reply #21 on:** March 25, 2012, 05:51 PM »

Quote from: GRAB ON KID on March 25, 2012, 05:42 PM

Quote from: GRAB ON KID on March 25, 2012, 02:41 PM
WD40 or if that don't work get some nail polish remover.I've been nicking it off my girlfriend & mum for years & it's great for sticker glue removal but obviously don't use it on painted parts.

Yeah Rich,try the wd40 1st if not then the nail polish remover.i've had no problems on chrome so far & the stuff around now isn't as strong as the old stuff.just dab it on a cloth & rub a bit at a time & it should come off.it moves it down to one area then you can roll it off w/your fingers like sticky bogeys.

So many options...!!!

As a kid I used to have a rumage up my nose whilst in bed, roll it between my thumb & as it was dark I would flick it until I heard it hit the floor!!

GRAB ON KID · « **Reply #22 on:** March 25, 2012, 06:08 PM »

Quote from: mothwasp on March 25, 2012, 05:51 PM

So many options...!!!

As a kid I used to have a rumage up my nose whilst in bed, roll it between my thumb & as it was dark I would flick it until I heard it hit the floor!!

So what do you do with them now?Eat them i suppose going by your reply to the piss method!

kalex · « **Reply #23 on:** March 25, 2012, 06:18 PM »

i think white spirit is different from meths, i will say i've never used it on chrome but try a bit on a rag on somewhere on the frame that you can't see. on painted surfaces it removes the glue mega easy and what meths is left evaporates on the paint

skki3330 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 25, 2012, 08:21 PM »

I use Label remover that i remove from work

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