Midnight21 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hi just removed my wind deflectors and there is double sided tape stuck on the car where they have been...any ideas how to remove it...have tried using heat gun but wary of maybe damaging the paintwork (and its burning my fingers lol) Thanks Link to comment
scoob fae ork Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hi mate you can get sticky stuff remover its quite good (thats what its called by the way) or WD40 with a hair dryer will work too Link to comment
micra_wrc Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Cathy, try blotting it with sellotape or any sticky side of tape and carefuly lifting the tape off - i find that this tends to lift any left over residue Link to comment
4Hero Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I hear this guy is pretty good at removing tape Link to comment
stinger Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Lighter fluid - the petrol type stuff. Link to comment
craigy Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 nail polish remover works a treat Link to comment
mystery machine Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Servisol do a sticky-stuff remover, which you can buy from Maplin. Failing that, lighter fluid's an option. Whatever you use, try it in on inconspicuous area first to make sure it's not going to damage/discolour your paintwork Link to comment
mystery machine Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Here it's: http://www.solotechnic.co.uk/label-remover...0ml-i23623.html Disclaimer: I've never used this on car paintwork, but I've used it on other painted items and it has worked a treat. Leave it to soak them wipe off. Repeat treatment if necessary. Link to comment
wilky Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 A glass of boiling water and a wine gum. Link to comment
scooby-22 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 A glass of boiling water and a wine gum. All jokes aside.... does this work? I want to try it, if it does i will be well impresed Link to comment
neill54 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 good luck mate ive done this to mine and its a right mess tried everything from petrol to specialist stuff nothing so far if you get it shifted let me know how you did it please neil Link to comment
mystery machine Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 All jokes aside.... does this work? I want to try it, if it does i will be well impresed Look at it this way - if it doesn't work, at least you have the rest of the packet of wine gums to chow on Link to comment
scooby-22 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Look at it this way - if it doesn't work, at least you have the rest of the packet of wine gums to chow on Im laffin my head off Link to comment
Spaceman Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hi just removed my wind deflectors and there is double sided tape stuck on the car where they have been...any ideas how to remove it...have tried using heat gun but wary of maybe damaging the paintwork (and its burning my fingers lol) Thanks use your thumb to rub roll the worst off them autosmart Tardis tar remover on an microfibre works a treat takes a while but works without dammage Link to comment
Midnight21 Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Well so far I have nearly removed one side..( it is well stuck on!!!! )....with wd40 and heat, just bought sticky stuff remover to try tomorrow and will let you know how that goes (also bought a packet of wine gums, will try and keep one ) and the new ones come tomorrow too Link to comment
cusco kid Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hi just removed my wind deflectors and there is double sided tape stuck on the car where they have been...any ideas how to remove it...have tried using heat gun but wary of maybe damaging the paintwork (and its burning my fingers lol) Thanks hi m8 contact autoglym or autosmart and get some tar and glue remover ,this will soften the glue so you can wipe it off without damaging the paint finish .my son has is own valet bis /he uses it all the time because some paints are water based you have to be carefull what you use on them NEVER use cellulose thinners on 2 pack paint as it can degrade the top coat as we found out at mercedes cheers geo Link to comment
dan_jess Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 As Geo said, Autoglym instant tar remover works a treat Link to comment
C_WRX Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Yip, I'd go along with cusco kids suggestion of autogylm or autosmart tar & glue remover. Autosmart is a little tougher to come by (shame you're not more local to me as I have 1ltr of it!) but the autoglym can be found fairly easily e.g. Halfords and is also handy for the annoying tar spot removal at spring polish time . Link to comment
kookamunga Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 you could try using your charm to get some panel wipe from a local body shop it works a treat you shouldn't need a lot. Link to comment
ANDYJDMSTI Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I have used the Autoglym bug and tar remover before and it worked well. Link to comment
Midnight21 Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 Thats it off used sticky stuff remover from b&q and some elbow grease (had bought it before the reply on tar remover ) ta very much for all the replies Link to comment
C_WRX Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Thats it off used sticky stuff remover from b&q and some elbow grease (had bought it before the reply on tar remover ) ta very much for all the replies Wash the car very soon, thoroughly over that area, and don't forget to apply some polish to protect. Link to comment
mystery machine Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Thats it off Result!Seeing as how ye didnae use them... ...gaunnae pass roon' the wine gums well? Link to comment
Midnight21 Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 Result!Seeing as how ye didnae use them... ...gaunnae pass roon' the wine gums well? Toooo late lol Link to comment
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