sticker removal

[red997]

I'm currently removing the stockers / graphics on the Mrs' WRX STi, ready for sale;

They've been on for 10 years

bit fiddly getting them off - but with a bit of patience & a heat gun, they are coming away.
however, the 'glue' is being left behind.

I've got some IPA which appears to wrk OK, just not very fast and needs quite a bit to get the residue off.

Anyone been here before, and knows what the easiest way to remove the remaining adhesive is ?
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[MDMA .]

Bit of Autoglym tar and adhesive remover will melt it all away. Spray on and leave for a few minutes.

[LFB531]

WD40 often works well, same method as Autoglym above.

[red997]

tried both WD40 and Tar & glue remover.
doesn't budge it even after leaving on for a long time !
think I might bulk buy some isopropyl from Amazon

[v8250]

Buy some panel wipe https://www.spraygunsdirect.co.uk/index.php/paint-... . Apply liberally with a soft cloth and leave for 5mins. Then wipe off with hot soapy water. Be sure not to leave on for too long...you may need to do this a couple of time before all the adhesive is removed. Note, panel wipe will also remove old car polish/wax leaving the original paint surface. This is ideal as you can then wash the car and complete a thorough polish prior to car sale.

[lilwashu]

I have been here and it's a total pain in the arse, the only way to get them off without leaving all the glue behind is to leave the panel in direct sunlight on a warm day to heat everything up (heat gun would leave glue). In winter this is obviously a bit tricky.

I had to resort to white spirit and hours of elbow grease. IPA wouldn't touch it.

[red997]

I've got a small bottle of IPA to try - it does shift it but it's pretty labour intensive.
Got a friend who runs a body shop - I'll see if he has any panel wipes he can give me to try before buying !

[red997]

well bugger me.
Found a solution !
Was mooching around the garage looking for solvents...

B&Q own brand (Diall) paint brush cleaner - actually works really well; just apply with a terry cloth, and wipe - off comes the years old glue !

nice and cheap too
result

[carjerk]

red997 said:

B&Q own brand (Diall) paint brush cleaner - actually works really well; just apply with a terry cloth, and wipe - off comes the years old glue !

Urmmm... isn't that essentially paint stripper/thinner? Might want to be careful with that!

[red997]

no, its not; it smells more like tar & glue remover
I tested it out first (obviously!) and left it for a while to see if it would react; and it didn't .
Its not that volatile - even in the heated garage it sat on the paint surface for over 10 mins.

anyway - its done the job - the car is now at the bodyshop being sorted

[red997]

well, that was a turn up for the books !

car-destickered, dropped off at bodyshop for a bit of cosmetic remedy;

Bodyshop owner makes me an offer to buy the car !

So, job done - talk about a hassle free transaction