Removing residue after taking side strips off

Phaser · 28 Jun 2009 at 15:12

Hi all,

I've taken off my side strips etc as i'm going to colour code them. However i'm left with 2 lengths of sticky stuff down the sides. I want to get this off, so when it comes to putting the strips back on, they sit flush.

I've sat there with a hairdryer and an old credit card which gets the top layer off but there's still a fair bit on.

Any ideas? Thanks.

Clarkey · 28 Jun 2009 at 15:14

Caramel wheel.

avrc · 28 Jun 2009 at 15:14

I've used a product called goo gone works immedietly and didn't damage the paint. Just wash it off well.

Phaser · 28 Jun 2009 at 15:19

No home remedies that I can use? Would like to get it finished asap and I don't have any of that Goo Gone stuff, never seen it in any shops either. :confused:

Dup · 28 Jun 2009 at 15:22

I used WD40 to get some sticker and Punto sidetrip residue off but I don't know how ultimately safe that is.

avrc · 28 Jun 2009 at 15:57

Phaser said:
No home remedies that I can use? Would like to get it finished asap and I don't have any of that Goo Gone stuff, never seen it in any shops either.

I've seen it on eBay if that helps.

GinG · 28 Jun 2009 at 16:08

white spirit, was what i used.

or wd40 should do the trick.

Lopéz · 28 Jun 2009 at 16:10

I've used Jif in the past but it's pretty abrasive.

Morba · 28 Jun 2009 at 16:30

just heat it up, thats the easiest way without buying anything specific.

poopots · 28 Jun 2009 at 16:37

White spirit, and a some plastic to scrape it off.

PardonTheWait · 28 Jun 2009 at 18:32

tar & glue remover. It's cheap and it's much quicker than WD or white spirit or anything else - it'll pretty much come straight off.

MikeHunt79 · 28 Jun 2009 at 18:47

Get a toffee wheel and use a mains (not battery) drill.

Phaser · 29 Jun 2009 at 10:42

Something like this do the job? Can pop upto my local Motosave on my lunch.

http://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/images/large/products/AF-C1576_LRG.jpg

Or there's http://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/images/large/products/GD-839_LRG.jpg

neil-ste · 29 Jun 2009 at 10:47

As has been said, a caramel wheel in a drill will take it straight off without ruining the paint.

Phaser · 29 Jun 2009 at 11:02

Where can I get them from?

-Ad- · 29 Jun 2009 at 11:05

Always used white spirit to take off an remaining sap that falls off the damn pine trees. That stuff is a pain, complete pain !!!!!!!!

Wouldn't recommend it on all cars, as you never know what it might do to the paint. SHouldn't have any effect on the clear coat, I'm just covering my behind

glitch · 29 Jun 2009 at 11:36

Might be worth trying some Muc-Off De-Greaser. Seems to shift most things and is certainly kind to paintwork.

I've used it to remove gloopy residue from decals on bike frames on many occasions and it's always done the job.

SoliD · 29 Jun 2009 at 11:40

Bit of petrol would get it off in a jiffy and would evaporate away would it not?

neil-ste · 29 Jun 2009 at 11:53

Phaser said:
Where can I get them from?

http://www.google.co.uk/products?q=eraser+wheel&hl=en

Failing that your local bodyshop supplies place will have them.

They smell lovely when you're using them too!

Phaser · 29 Jun 2009 at 12:44

I must have tried around 15-20 motofactors, car accessory type places, tool companies and no-one has any, most people dont seem to have a clue what they are! :mad: