BigRoy Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Any tips? Ive tried petrol and cellulose thinners but no joy First time Ive had this problem cant even sand it off as its soft to the touch and just rolls up. Any more serious chemicals or suggestions? Doesnt matter if it effects the paint as its getting re painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 I got some label remover a while ago from Maplin and it was incredibly good. No idea what it contains except it smelt of oranges. http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=25350&doy=11m7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Petrol and cellulose thinner is where I'd have started too. Other things to try are Acetone (a.k.a. Nail Varnish Remover, your BF will probably have some), White Spirit (long shot) or Meths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 I'd go easy with acetone and meths as they could react with the plastic. I've always got this type of thing off with plain white spirit, very little chance of shagging the plastic too. Leave it on for a minute to soak. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 I'd go easy with acetone and meths as they could react with the plastic. Shhhh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Just try rolling it off with your fingers. Maybe some selotape will help lift it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Use a heat gun to warm it up a little and use a piece of blunt plastic to try and peel it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoy Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 Thanks guys, Jake I'm nearly there, bastard stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Nightmare innit? When I took the nasty mirror film off my rear window the only thing that would shift the adhesive was aerosol brake cleaner. I unsucessfully tried all the above mentioned things before I discovered that brake cleaner worked. Even then it was a PITA but mostly because the inside of the rear window is difficult to get to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoy Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 nightmare, Ive found carb cleaner seems to work on this stuff, along with my now shagged nails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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