simon_fletcher Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 A bit late, but I'm in the process of removing the stickers from my Academy car prior to giving it a good polish. I've taken the stickers off but they've left a lot of sticky stuff on the aluminium body. Can anyone recommend something to remove this without damaging the body work? Cheers, Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 you can use thinners or a lighter fuel is good turps etc they all work all you want is a solvent that will disolve the glue you wont harm the ally fredid=blue> biggrin.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilyhands Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 Try WD40, its proved very effective and is less harmful to any nearby paint/plastics. 1001 uses , and now.. 1002. Oily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.R. Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 I'll second what oilyhands said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade Ray Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 Just to be different: Cellulose thinners from Halfords £2.50 for a small tin but should be enough to do most of a car. I used it to get some particularly nasty double sided sticky tape off wher I had removed some carpetting and it worked a treat. Ade Make the world a better place, hug an estate agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashaughnessy Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 I would second the cellulose thinners suggestion, it worked for me when other solvents didn't do anything. HOWEVER - don't get any cellulose thinners on paint or plastic, as it will strip the paint. Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_fletcher Posted May 13, 2002 Author Share Posted May 13, 2002 Many thanks folks. If you don't hear from me again it's 'cos I'm busy cleaning and polishing...should keep me busy till Christmas! Thanks, Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjwb Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 I'm a liitle perplexed. The only (cheap) solvent, which will NOT harm paintwork, powder coating etc has not been mentioned - GASOLINE. Thinners, you must be joking, it's bloody lethal to all it contacts. Not to mention of course one's H&S. Just a little tip; remove the original decal with the aid of a hair dryer. The heat of the air will kep the adhesive on the decal thus leaving little on the bodywork (surface). Steve B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 I have recently been surprised to notice that powder coating is uneffected by contcat with AP600 ultra corrosive brake fluid. I clean tar spots etc off the paintowrk on my car with cellulose thinners, I think unless you leave it in contact for a while it does not harm to modern epoxy two pack paints. I also clean brake dust off wheels with Mr Muscle overn cleaner - that wrecks the wheels if you leave ot on for over 15 minutes, but 2 minutes on, an agitation with a brush, and another two minutes and thorough hose down has never wrecked them for me! Fat Arn Visit the K2 RUM siteid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Nuts Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 Hi Simon Good to see you're back out and about? I used cellulose thinners - cos it smells nice! And it worked well too. Didn't cause any problems with the finish and you know what my car looks like. :-) All the best Guy NN blush.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Nuts Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 Oh - and you're not late. Phil was at Stoneleigh the other weekend and still has most of his stickers on!!! NN blush.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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