Removing glue residue from SS

seb421 · Post by **seb421** » Wed May 16, 2012 4:30 pm

Just spent the last two hours cleaning one of the two scorpion cans i have for sale,

my arm is now wombles dead, i used hot boiling water, soapy water, scrubbing brush, my nail and peek polish and a t-shirt

what a bitch it was to remove that stuff, the one can is now spotless but i don't want to have to work that hard at the other

I cant be arsed to tackle the other one right now as i want to get some tea on before work etc

Is there anything i can buy from halfords that is good to use that wont colour the metal a funny colour? i used something once on an old set of discs and it turned them pink! think it was wonder wheels alloy cleaner, don't want that.

Any tips to remove glue left over from removed Hi-viz tape?

Is it best to attempt it dry or wet?

Thanks if you can help

Flatline · Post by **Flatline** » Wed May 16, 2012 4:47 pm

I use tar & glue remover to get rid of the residue from the wrap on my van, as well as left by masking tape and duct tape

Works a treat

Regards

seb421 · Post by **seb421** » Wed May 16, 2012 5:03 pm

Ive got some Autoglym intensive tar remover some where in the garage i will give that a go tomorrow then, cheers

AMCQ46 · Post by **AMCQ46** » Wed May 16, 2012 6:29 pm

get it soft with your mrs hair dryer, and also try white spirits

VTRDark · Post by **VTRDark** » Wed May 16, 2012 6:40 pm

I use methylated spirit :beer:

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agentpineapple · Post by **agentpineapple** » Wed May 16, 2012 7:07 pm

+ 1 flatline
tar and bug/glue remover will do the job, just use a cloth and rub it gently and it will come of easily. if you use heat it will become to messy.....

leevtr · Post by **leevtr** » Wed May 16, 2012 7:25 pm

White Spirit as said above or WD40.

tony.mon · Post by **tony.mon** » Wed May 16, 2012 7:57 pm

I would try WD40, or brake cleaner, but try on a non-visible area first.

steeveeo · Post by **steeveeo** » Wed May 16, 2012 8:08 pm

Hi seb

There is a mechanical option

have butchers on fleabay at,,

1 GLUE REMOVAL WHEEL

ALSO CALLED DO NUT, TOFFEE, ALMOND WHEEL.
AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR THE PAINT SHOP OR SMART REPAIRER.

steady away though until you get the hang of it.

cheers

VTRDark · Post by **VTRDark** » Wed May 16, 2012 8:15 pm

That's an interesting one steeveeo, shame they don't do Chocolate as well. Mmm Chocolate.

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Post by **Jazzscot** » Wed May 16, 2012 10:11 pm

Mr Sheen furniture polish removes sticky stuff too. Spray it on and leave it for 15 mins and rub it off

If you dont have Mr Sheen any furniture polish should do.

lloydie · Post by **lloydie** » Wed May 16, 2012 10:18 pm

Petrol removes that crap in seconds and it smells good to

Kev L · Post by **Kev L** » Wed May 16, 2012 10:20 pm

Napalm will do it! And I just love the smell of Napalm in the morning.

agentpineapple · Post by **agentpineapple** » Wed May 16, 2012 10:33 pm

lloydiecbr wrote:Petrol removes that crap in seconds and it smells good to

just don't have a fag whilst doing it..........

lloydie · Post by **lloydie** » Wed May 16, 2012 10:52 pm

bigspanishmarty wrote:
lloydiecbr wrote:Petrol removes that crap in seconds and it smells good to
just don't have a fag whilst doing it..........

no you need KY jelly for that

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