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Title: tips for removing decal glunk
Post by: pickle on April 18, 2009, 04:53 PM: i took the disgusting factdory decals off my floval but it's left horrible gunk on the frame........i've tried hot soapy water...didn't touch it, i've tried nail varnish remover but it's not really making any headway on it either.

anyone know of a good product for shifting the old gunk?

:daumenhoch:
Title: Re: tips for removing decal glunk
Post by: harris on April 18, 2009, 04:55 PM: petrols good
Title: Re: tips for removing decal glunk
Post by: snav69 on April 18, 2009, 04:56 PM: PVCu Solvent Cleaner
Takes it of no problem.Thats what i use when i remove my decals :daumenhoch:

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Title: Re: tips for removing decal glunk
Post by: pickle on April 18, 2009, 04:58 PM: Quote from: snav69 on April 18, 2009, 04:56 PM
PVCu Solvent Cleaner
Takes it of no problem.Thats what i use when i remove my decals :daumenhoch:

:coolsmiley:

and where do i purchase such a product :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: tips for removing decal glunk
Post by: snav69 on April 18, 2009, 05:01 PM: Any diy shop should stock it :daumenhoch:
got mine from my local shop so i imagine b&q would stock it :-\
Title: Re: tips for removing decal glunk
Post by: pickle on April 18, 2009, 05:08 PM: why thank you kind sir :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: tips for removing decal glunk
Post by: snav69 on April 18, 2009, 05:13 PM: I'd ring the local shop/b&q store first Rob to make sure :daumenhoch:
If not , ebay is your friend ;)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-LTR-SOLVENT-CLEANER-UPVC-PVCu-PVC-WINDOWS-DOORS_W0QQitemZ120399735785QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Doors_LE?hash=item120399735785&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

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Title: Re: tips for removing decal glunk
Post by: southern andy on April 18, 2009, 05:15 PM: White spirit has always worked for me.
Title: Re: tips for removing decal glunk
Post by: lazychubs on April 18, 2009, 05:45 PM: wd40 is the best
Title: Re: tips for removing decal glunk
Post by: Gary72 on April 18, 2009, 05:52 PM: Aftershave works aswell :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: tips for removing decal glunk
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on April 18, 2009, 06:19 PM: Quote from: Gary72 link=Aftershave works aswell :daumenhoch:

But then his bike would reek of Hai Karate :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: tips for removing decal glunk
Post by: dannywhiteley on April 18, 2009, 06:21 PM: WD or white spirit works just fine.
Title: Re: tips for removing decal glunk
Post by: brass monkey! on April 18, 2009, 06:21 PM: cillet bang ! :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: tips for removing decal glunk
Post by: Voodoocars on April 19, 2009, 09:39 AM: Stickystuff remover gel spray.Get it from wilkos at about £1.99 - spray on, leave for 5 min, rub with finger and the residue will come off. Being a gel it will stay where you spray it.
Title: Re: tips for removing decal glunk
Post by: magna13 on April 19, 2009, 04:35 PM: Petrol is pretty good :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: tips for removing decal glunk
Post by: funkyfresh on April 19, 2009, 04:42 PM: Lighter fluid is good and readily availiable. Doesnt seem to harm powder, not sure about paint.....

and the fumes are nice too :D
Title: Re: tips for removing decal glunk
Post by: pickle on April 19, 2009, 08:06 PM: i used WD40 in the end.......worked a treat :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: tips for removing decal glunk
Post by: brass monkey! on April 19, 2009, 08:08 PM: nail varnish remover would have been an option :)
Title: Re: tips for removing decal glunk
Post by: gadd on April 19, 2009, 09:21 PM: i use ALDI stick stuff remover, but they dont always have it in :'(
Title: Re: tips for removing decal glunk
Post by: pickle on April 20, 2009, 07:46 AM: Gad.....i'd rather leave the old gunk on the frame than go into Aldi ;)