How can I remove adhesive left over from a stick on plate
19 June 2012, 01:56 PM
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How can I remove adhesive left over from a stick on plate
I've spent hours trying to get this off, tries using adhesive solvent. Tried boiling water and a credit card, nothing works. These plates should be banned
19 June 2012, 02:00 PM
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try white spirit or petrol,
i used white spirit for behind my bumper as it was stick on.
remember to wax the bonnet afterwards though
19 June 2012, 02:01 PM
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auto glym instant tar remover
19 June 2012, 02:05 PM
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it looks too far gone tbh, id replace the stick on plate unless you plan to respray the bonnet if it doesn't come up perfect
19 June 2012, 02:11 PM
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What makes it so bad is it's not just the adhesive residue. It's like the backing of the sticker. So it's like a film of plastic welded to the bonnet.
19 June 2012, 02:12 PM
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doesnt look to bad to me tbh, i think if you use one of the above and give it a good polish it should come up ok
19 June 2012, 02:15 PM
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hair dryer too, warm it up - make it tacky
19 June 2012, 02:15 PM
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I'll try some white spirit.
19 June 2012, 02:23 PM
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Try tardis that's really good stuff
19 June 2012, 03:50 PM
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WD40 or equivalent also works.
Apply plenty, work in with old toothbrush, or fingertips, leave, wipe off, repeat until clean, then wash and wax.
19 June 2012, 03:58 PM
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I have some glue and tar remover which is great stuff.
Petrol works a treat also
19 June 2012, 03:59 PM
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it looks too far gone tbh, id replace the stick on plate unless you plan to respray the bonnet if it doesn't come up perfect
19 June 2012, 04:05 PM
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All covered the basics
Petrol
White spirit
Wd40
Credit card
Clean duster white or old t shirt
19 June 2012, 04:11 PM
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Autosmart Tardis will remove that without a problem, leave it on for about 30 seconds or so and then just wipe the residue away.
If needed just do it again, and then polish the panel.
19 June 2012, 05:26 PM
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Autosmart Tardis will remove that without a problem, leave it on for about 30 seconds or so and then just wipe the residue away.
If needed just do it again, and then polish the panel.
+1, had to remove a sticker from my boot which was on with the same type of stuff they give you for number plates, came up a treat.
20 June 2012, 09:27 PM
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If it was metal backed lettering - or on there for years, then it probably will not come up perfect and you'll always be able to see there had been a sticker / plate there.
This is what I meant when I wrote
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it looks too far gone tbh, id replace the stick on plate unless you plan to respray the bonnet if it doesn't come up perfect
Obviously that's worsed case scenario, hopefully it comes up
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21 June 2012, 04:07 PM
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White spirit got rid of the glue but not the plastic sticker back.
21 June 2012, 04:12 PM
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Looks like a complete film left over, try warming it up with a hairdryer and then start picking away.
The white spirit/petrol suggested will then get rid of any residue afterwards.
21 June 2012, 04:20 PM
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A caramel wheel, be done in 10 mins
30 June 2012, 11:11 PM
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02 July 2012, 10:33 PM
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+1 for the caramel wheel or eraser wheel to the un a filiated be done in moments
07 July 2012, 07:12 AM
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Zoff adhesive remover wipes, available from Boots chemist.
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