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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Hattie on 09 December 2004, 18:08
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I need to remove a dealer's sticker from the Moo's paintwork. It is stuck on just below the N/S rear light. Am I right in thinking this is a hairdryer and blunt object incident, or has anyone got a better idea?
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hairdryers thebest idea mate, was what I would have suggested if you had asked me straight off, as glue melts when heated, providing that it is not a cold melt clue, which is unlikely, (I am not sad, just worked in plastic packaging for a long time, and hence know a lot about glue!)
Make sure you dont get the paint to hot tho, as it may damage.
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And if there's any nasty tacky stuff left on there, try nail polish remover, sure ya got some of that! But wipe it off quick!
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I would strongly advise against using nail varnish remover (acetone) as it is a very strong solvent that will do irreversable damage to your paint / body work, I would use warm soapy water to remove any tacky stuff that is left over.
So you know why I am saying this, I worked in packaging for 8 years, for a company that both printed and manufactured high security bags for the likes of securitas / securicor / girobank / most of the major banks and therefore I know a lot about the effects of heat / cold on glues and the effect of solvents on plastics, I also have spent 3 years printing, which I used acetone as a thinner and it is not very nice stuff at all.
Hope this was a help to you!
Mrwotto
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nail polish stuff does work well on glass however
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and nails :P
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wouldn't know :P
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Autoglym super resin polish will get any residue off as well.....sure they do a tar remover or something that no doubt would work as well
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Must say that i have only used nail polish remover, (yes i did know its called acetone, coz its about the only thing that helps with glassfibre resins too!) on metallic paints which have a lacquer. So it dont get direct on the paint.
I also said use quickly - in other words wipe on wipe off.
Works well with nasty glues on yer fingers!
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I was only pointing out that it was a solvent and can do a lot of damage!
Sorry if i came across a bit to harsh !
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No u were right mate - i should have made it clearer. seeing as i aint used it on a normal paint finish and not knowing what Hattie is gonna put it on, i should have pointed out the dangers too!
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Thanks for your concern for my paintwork chaps. I will attack the wretched sticker with the hairdryer as soon as it stops bloody raining. I've got some Autoglym Super Resin so I'll give that a go on the residue. The Moo is Mystic Blue BTW
Hattie
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Cool, hope it stops raining soon so you can get it sorted, and get some pics posted!
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Will do, the OH is out there now about to wash the Moo (not that I'm spoilt or anything). Unfortunately he's insisting on washing his own car first (!) so might have to postpone pics til tomorrow.
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use a hairdryer on low heat then peel the sticker off carefully so as not to damage the laquer. then use a tar and glue remover to take off the glue. then wash the area with warm water to remove the residue of the tar and glue remover. Im a signmaker and find this works well on vehicles.
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BTW, the hairdryer trick worked fine, no need for any solvent or polish.