Sticky residue removal from labels etc

rickg
rickg Forum Participant Posts: 13
edited August 2016 in Caravans #1

I have removed some from some tape using white spirit, but am having difficulty removing residue from a large label on the skylight of my new Lunar.

Any tips?

 

 

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  • SteveL
    SteveL Club Member Posts: 12,311 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2016 #2

    The Lakeland Plastics sticky stuff remover worked well on the residue from a label on our front window. However, as it says test a small out of sight area first to check for any adverse reactions.

  • TonyG1
    TonyG1 Forum Participant Posts: 5
    edited August 2016 #3

    WD 40 , spray on and wipe off with soft cloth 

  • eyebrowsb
    eyebrowsb Forum Participant Posts: 554
    edited August 2016 #4

    You could try olive oil .... depends on what kind of adhesive it is.

  • IamtheGaitor
    IamtheGaitor Forum Participant Posts: 529
    edited August 2016 #5

    definitely WD40

  • rickg
    rickg Forum Participant Posts: 13
    edited August 2016 #6

    Tried WD 40, did not touch it!

  • Greygit
    Greygit Forum Participant Posts: 167
    edited August 2016 #7

    I have just used brake cleaner to remove the residue from an old stick pad on the windscreen, it worked a treat.

  • ABM
    ABM Forum Participant Posts: 14,578
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    edited August 2016 #8

    I've  always  had  success  with  "Sticky  Stuff  Remover"  but  if  you  are  having  difficulty  try  the  GEL  version  !  it  stays  on  the  job  especially  if the  problem  area  is  not  horizontal  !!

    But,  I  always  make  sure  of  an  application  of  copious  amounts  of  warm,  soapy  water  afterwards  to  ensure  that  its  all  removed  whether  its  claimed  to  be  "Safe  On  All  Materials"  or  not  ! 

  • PLMetcalfe
    PLMetcalfe Forum Participant Posts: 23
    edited August 2016 #9

    We use Goo Gone and it works on even the most sticky of substances that we have come accross.

  • G Cherokee
    G Cherokee Forum Participant Posts: 402
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    edited August 2016 #10

    Spray WD40 onto a cloth  kitchen roll place on top of sticky area for a few minutes, wipe off, spray cloth again and rub hard, it will come off eventually  (Ooo! err! missus)

    Without scratches 

  • JauntingJenny
    JauntingJenny Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited August 2016 #11

    Or you could try Autoglym Intensive tar remover, but please read the label and test on a discreet area first.

  • KenofKent
    KenofKent Forum Participant Posts: 209
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    edited August 2016 #12

    Hi Rickg

    I needed to remove a security window sticker so contacted CRIS for advice. I was told to use a gel toothpaste the gritty stuff would scratch the plastic. Remove what you can first and cover the residue leaving it to soak. It worked on the security sticker,
    hope it works for you.

  • Snowman2603
    Snowman2603 Forum Participant Posts: 12
    edited August 2016 #13

    Spray Pledge (other polishes are available) leave for a few minutes and the label will peel off. may need a second application to get rid of the glue

  • rickg
    rickg Forum Participant Posts: 13
    edited August 2016 #14

    Thanks everyone. I used white spirit as recommended by dealer and after a lot of time, effort and copious amounts the stuff came off.

  • commeyras
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    edited August 2016 #15

    When removing headlight beam deflectors turn on the headlights for a few minutes to soften the glue, peel off then clean off any residue with WD40 or white spirit etc.  Easier if removed asap after return (as we all do?).

  • Fysherman
    Fysherman Forum Participant Posts: 1,570
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    edited August 2016 #16

    Proper hospital plaster remover or Carbon Tetrachloride works best of all  Wink 

    However both are now off the market due to them killing your liver and on balance it's best to have a sticky bit than a failing liverSurprised

  • Rushallmanor
    Rushallmanor Forum Participant Posts: 78
    edited August 2016 #17

    You need to remember that plastic suffers from environmental stress cracking, if any of the plastic is stressed when you apply these fluids mentioned in the posts above there is a good chance there will be a premature failure in the form of a crack or crazing.
    Even things like polish can have an effect on some plastics. I first learnt the hard way using WD40 to remove the lable residue in my caravan sink, it cracked, not immediatly but a year or so later. Hence the labels that say only to clean with soapy water.

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