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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: gtiballs61 on 28 August 2011, 07:15

Title: Removing the sticky stuff
Post by: gtiballs61 on 28 August 2011, 07:15

Some cnut pinched me badge,now left with the rubbery sticky stuff.Whats the best/easiest way to remove this?

(http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy200/skippybigballs/DSCF2268.jpg)

Title: Re: Removing the sticky stuff
Post by: Thom89 on 28 August 2011, 10:23

Anything Spirit based, Meths, white spirit, etc. Apply to the panel via a rag, every minute for about 10 minutes, this will break down the adhesive properly, and save rubbing the skin off your fingers! lightly Tcut or similar the area after removal, to bring the paint back to life that surrounded the badge, also cover up the bumper, spirit may stain the plastic!
Use the spirit in a well ventilated area, and use gloves and goggles etc :nerd:

Looks like the culprit was left handed! if that's a scratch on the panel!

Thom

Title: Re: Removing the sticky stuff
Post by: gtiballs61 on 28 August 2011, 17:42

cheers thom :wink:

Title: Re: Removing the sticky stuff
Post by: Wayne on 28 August 2011, 21:27

Meths is the best option.

Title: Re: Removing the sticky stuff
Post by: DanChave on 29 August 2011, 11:24

Here's a tip from the trade, get a tire valve and put it in a drill so you can use the bulbous end to lift off the badge tape  :wink: it will come off nice an quick and won't leave any scratches in the paint from over rubbing the area and it won't soften the paint like white spirits or thinners can!