How to remove sticky stuff safely from body??

[maxdude]

I am temporarily removing my number plates which are stuck on with adhesive pads. How can I remove the sticky stuff that will remain when plates off safely so not to damage the paintwork? Will turps or something like that do??

[Sooperlids]

I would use Meths..

[Trophy160]

Hi,

Probably best to try some tar remover as this should soften the adhesive and make it
easier to remove. The next step would be to try somr de-greaseant such as gunk.

Hope that helps

Paul;

[Baggers]

Something like lighter fluid, or one of those tar removers perhaps?

[maxdude]

Cheers guys. I do have some meths at home, under the bed (only kidding), so will try this first. I take it I will get tar remover from Halfords or somewhere like that if need be??

[Baggers]

Yes, you can get tar remover from Halfords or any car shop. I've got the Autoglym one, and it's basicaly just a solvent/degreaser type thing. Safe for paint, but make sure you wash it off thoroughly afterwards.

[HoG]

Id rub a bit of petrol into it mate, then rub with a damp cloth. should come off a treat. this is the method u used to remove all the sticky resadue when i removed my chequerd roof and bonnet stripes.

[RedMini]

Autoglym Tar Remover will do the job, as will lighter fuel, but by far the the best way is to heat the pad with a hair dryer and you will be able to rub it off with your finger.

[cheezy1]

I have removed many "sticky" decals from my cars over the years (company car logos)and I always find using pure Alcohol from the Chemist to be the best, cleanest and most cost effective.

I can´t remember the name exactly in the UK, but any chemist will help you...funny enough I have just purchased some at last here in Spain, called Alcohol Sanitario 96.

Good luck and rub with care

Dave

[mtdave2]

WD-40, the lubricant. works great for sticky stuff. i have used it dozzens of times for stuff just like that.

[stapler]

use olbas oil

clean paintwork and unblocked nose in seconds!

[BRMCooper]

i have used petrol on my mini and have fount it prob the best and it hasnt marked or damaged the paint work!! its fine i have used petrol on all parts of my body work