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Title: Removal of old sticker residue? advice required please
Post by: Taipan on October 12, 2018, 11:33 AM: I managed to remove some decals easily but all the sticker residue stayed put! how do I remove this residue without damaging the original paint? so basically what have you lot tried and its worked :daumenhoch: please lmk thx :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Removal of old sticker residue? advice required please
Post by: mivvi on October 12, 2018, 11:48 AM: I use off the shelf label remover but I expect Acetone would work. I would try this on an inconspicuous area first though, just in case. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Removal of old sticker residue? advice required please
Post by: thebigdog on October 12, 2018, 11:51 AM: Normally white spirit is ok.

If not i always use automotive brake cleaner its great stuff to use for that i find
Title: Re: Removal of old sticker residue? advice required please
Post by: CustardLips on October 12, 2018, 12:21 PM: WD40. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Removal of old sticker residue? advice required please
Post by: Taipan on October 12, 2018, 12:52 PM: Thx peeps,I tried wd40 no worky :( tried white spirits mixed results? think I have some brake cleaner in the garage,not tried label remover as not looked or seen it? :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Removal of old sticker residue? advice required please
Post by: griff on October 12, 2018, 12:56 PM: failing that try peanut butter

https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-a-Sticker-from-Plastic
Title: Re: Removal of old sticker residue? advice required please
Post by: deeman on October 12, 2018, 01:27 PM: Quote from: Taipan on October 12, 2018, 12:52 PM
Thx peeps,I tried wd40 no worky :( tried white spirits mixed results? think I have some brake cleaner in the garage,not tried label remover as not looked or seen it? :daumenhoch:

Brake cleaner is effectively thinners, be careful you do not remove / soften the paint underneath. Panel wipe /degreaser for car bodywork does the job :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Removal of old sticker residue? advice required please
Post by: Retrodan72 on October 12, 2018, 01:43 PM: I’ve used nail polish remover in the past, that worked ok.
Title: Re: Removal of old sticker residue? advice required please
Post by: kalex on October 12, 2018, 01:55 PM: Methylated spirit from home bargains, also use it on cars to remove badge residue.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?ie=UTF-8&client=ms-android-samsung&source=android-browser&q=methylated+spirits
Title: Re: Removal of old sticker residue? advice required please
Post by: ED209 on October 12, 2018, 01:58 PM: Like Nick said ... WD40 and a finger nail or ...

https://www.lakeland.co.uk/8976/Sticky-Stuff-Glue-Residue-and-Oil-Remover-250ml?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyv3Fm_qA3gIV4bDtCh13-w_YEAQYASABEgJpfvD_BwE&src=gfeed&s_kwcid=AL!49!3!255261708177!!!g!296042669939!
Title: Re: Removal of old sticker residue? advice required please
Post by: Clean on October 12, 2018, 02:22 PM: Our Maud's Nail Varnish Remover is outstanding for this. :daumenhoch:

Cheapest stuff you can find in boots will do the trick. ;)