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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Stephen burton on January 10, 2019, 06:18:39 pm

Title: Sign writing removal
Post by: Stephen burton 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
Title: Re: Sign writing removal
Post by: Splash & dash on January 10, 2019, 06:21:20 pm: Quote from: Stephen burton 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

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
Title: Re: Sign writing removal
Post by: Plankton on January 10, 2019, 06:34:47 pm: White spirit worked for me.
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Post by: P @ F on January 10, 2019, 06:37:16 pm: Petrol , just dont smoke !
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Post by: p1w1 on January 10, 2019, 06:43:36 pm: could try wd40
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Post by: Dry Clean on January 10, 2019, 06:45:13 pm: I used WD40 and a plastic scraper, still took a bit of time and effort though.
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Post by: P @ F on January 10, 2019, 06:54:47 pm: Thats why I used petrol , takes it right off !
Title: Re: Sign writing removal
Post by: S.A.J 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
Title: Re: Sign writing removal
Post by: P @ F on January 10, 2019, 07:15:32 pm: Quote from: S.A.J 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
I had a look over one of your vans today mate , you need to be putting writing on not taking it off ;D
Title: Re: Sign writing removal
Post by: Smudger on January 11, 2019, 09:52:54 am: Acetone or xylene thinners

Darran
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Post by: Granny 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.
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Post by: Susan Dean (1stclean) on January 11, 2019, 05:57:55 pm: caramel wheel is what we use and is used in most body shops
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Post by: P @ F on January 11, 2019, 07:17:44 pm: I once tried a Curly Wurly but got in a right mess ;D
Title: Re: Sign writing removal
Post by: S.A.J on January 12, 2019, 07:53:12 am: Quote from: P @ F on January 10, 2019, 07:15:32 pm
Quote from: S.A.J 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
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 🤦🏼‍♂️
Title: Re: Sign writing removal
Post by: Stephen burton 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