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Old 15 March 2010, 07:32 PM
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Default Silicone residue - how to remove ?

As above Guy's - hoping for some tips/hints on removing a thin layer of residue from paintwork, tried white spirit with no joy

Also tried rubbing it off with my finger and a bit of friction, not much help, so any tip would be great - apart from "Shouldn't have it got it on there in the first place !!" Don't want to remove the paint too

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Originally Posted by Rally fan 555
tried rubbing it off with my finger and a bit of friction
You are obviously doing it wrong mate





On a serious note, I bought a tube of silicon remover from B&Q once after some over zealous bathroom suite fitting action, may do the job Si
Old 15 March 2010, 08:57 PM
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There's nothing like a good rub

Is there such a product - that's great - I'll have a look to-morrow, reckon it's blue paint friendly

Dean, Si.
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Simon, when I had the road paint on my car Eclipse used a non-acidic wheel cleaner (I have some which is based on a fruit compound) - it was rated as ok to use on paint and did not damage the paintwork.

I would then polish the paintwork after.
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Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder
Simon, when I had the road paint on my car Eclipse used a non-acidic wheel cleaner (I have some which is based on a fruit compound) - it was rated as ok to use on paint and did not damage the paintwork.

I would then polish the paintwork after.
That's interesting - thanks Tyron - I'll have a look down that road too
Old 16 March 2010, 02:43 PM
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how much you got on there ? if you are down this way give me a shout save you buying anything
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That's a very kind offer - I work in Orchard Street, where you based ?

P/S. It's not too much now, basically it's the leading edge of a Vortex Generator, and there are portions that I can't seem to budge, the portions are'nt all the way accross either

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loctite fast orange hand cleaner will get it off
Old 16 March 2010, 07:49 PM
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in st thomas so you pass going home ,
or i drop the misses off at the castle gardens at 8.45am , is the car accessable then , before i go off to my first booking of the day

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Thanks - I get in about 09:30 so I'll miss you at that time, when you in St Thomas about 4:30 ish, I could call on the way home, for you to have a look ?
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how about mc donalds on fabian way , ill meet you there before i go to pick her up
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yeah fine - what day/time ?
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tomorrow say 4.30, got to see tyron as well but hopefully that will be mid dayish
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Yeah - No problem, thanks again - I'll be there 4.30 any probs let me know, I'll send you my No; I know Tyron can talk abit

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Originally Posted by Rally fan 555
I know Tyron can talk abit
Pot, Kettle, Glass eye and talking to sleep come to mind come to mind Simon

I will be there as well for 4.30 which is best for me.
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nice one guys see you tomorrow
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Nice one ; )

Tyron - you still wanting the decal ?
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Originally Posted by Rally fan 555
Nice one ; )

Tyron - you still wanting the decal ?
Yes please
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The Sti and the grey lettering ???
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Originally Posted by Rally fan 555
The Sti and the grey lettering ???
Cerise I think
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Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder
Cerise I think
The Sti bit is cerise - the lettering " Subaru Technica International" in graphite - as standard I think.
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Originally Posted by PETER R
nice one guys see you tomorrow

Nice to meet you and many thanks for attacking the residue, very kind of you

Will book for a spring clean when I can free up the car for you to have, it's our daily driver so will be missed

Si
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likewise si ill see if i can find something and let you know , just got to be careful of the paint as we discussed.
also thanks ty for coming over as well appreciate that mate
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