Stephen burton

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Sign writing removal
« on: January 10, 2019, 06:18:39 pm »
What’s the best solution to get rid of the sticky residue left from all the letters some parts worse then others, I tried some car polish but that didn’t touch it

Splash & dash

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Re: Sign writing removal
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2019, 06:21:20 pm »
What’s the best solution to get rid of the sticky residue left from all the letters some parts worse then others, I tried some car polish but that didn’t touch it


Sticker stuff remover or solvent cleaner from b&q , if using the solvent cleaner do a test patch as it can take some of the paint surface off if you leave in on to long

Plankton

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Re: Sign writing removal
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2019, 06:34:47 pm »
White spirit worked for me.

P @ F

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Re: Sign writing removal
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2019, 06:37:16 pm »
Petrol , just dont smoke !
I'm so lazy I'm getting tired of it !

p1w1

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Re: Sign writing removal
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2019, 06:43:36 pm »
could try wd40

Dry Clean

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Re: Sign writing removal
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2019, 06:45:13 pm »
I used WD40 and a plastic scraper, still took a bit of time and effort though.

P @ F

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Re: Sign writing removal
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2019, 06:54:47 pm »
Thats why I used petrol , takes it right off !
I'm so lazy I'm getting tired of it !

S.A.J

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Re: Sign writing removal
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2019, 06:59:46 pm »
Tar and Glue remover

Spray on

Leave to soak for a couple of mins

Wipe off   8)

I used Auto gleam stuff but only because I had it in my garage

P @ F

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Re: Sign writing removal
« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2019, 07:15:32 pm »
Tar and Glue remover

Spray on

Leave to soak for a couple of mins

Wipe off   8)

I used Auto gleam stuff but only because I had it in my garage
I had a look over one of your vans today mate , you need to be putting writing on not taking it off  ;D
I'm so lazy I'm getting tired of it !

Smudger

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Re: Sign writing removal
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2019, 09:52:54 am »
Acetone or xylene thinners

Darran
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Granny

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Re: Sign writing removal
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2019, 05:26:30 pm »
Heat gun on low, or hair dryer, white spirit, definitely no thinners.
Rub it off, lots of cloth / wipers.

Susan Dean (1stclean)

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Re: Sign writing removal
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2019, 05:57:55 pm »
caramel wheel is what we use and is used in most body shops

P @ F

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Re: Sign writing removal
« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2019, 07:17:44 pm »
I once tried a Curly Wurly but got in a right mess  ;D
I'm so lazy I'm getting tired of it !

S.A.J

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Re: Sign writing removal
« Reply #13 on: January 12, 2019, 07:53:12 am »
Tar and Glue remover

Spray on

Leave to soak for a couple of mins

Wipe off   8)

I used Auto gleam stuff but only because I had it in my garage
I had a look over one of your vans today mate , you need to be putting writing on not taking it off  ;D

  ;D ;D ;D

Soon they will be done again  ;)

And I’ve just remembered I should have phoned you 🤦🏼‍♂️

Stephen burton

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Re: Sign writing removal
« Reply #14 on: January 12, 2019, 06:27:33 pm »
Cheers for the help everyone in the end I used auto glym tar remover it worked a treat