Removing sticky residue left behind from sticker?

[J55NI]

Hi guys,

what is the best product to use to remove the sticky residue left behind from a sticker , that will not damage the paint work too. It has been stuck on a plastic part if that makes any difference too. Sticker has been removed years ago but you can see the sticky square mark of residue were it was.

Had thought about petrol myself but unsure if it would possibly damage the painted plastic surface it has been stuck to.?

cheers

 

[Gaz]

Thinners will normally melt plastic if left on for an extended period of time, but I've found it to be the best in the past for removing residue or any other marks. You just need to rub it on quickly with a cloth, then use another cloth to immediately dry it off.

 

[moorsojr]

as above, some thinners then have a bucket of water ready to wipe over the area.

 

[DC52TES]

Autosmart Tardis.

Davy @ ProCar usually stocks this or you can get direct from Stephen @ Autobrite

 

[J55NI]

The thinners option worries me as its completely mint and I don't want to chance damaging the paint, someone I know had metioned furniture polish can be used for this? Something that's safe and will definitely not damage the paint is what I really want

@David_Showerks is it expensive? From antrim davy is in carryduff if I remember correct?

 

[Boabybooster]

Wd40 or petrol.

 

[StevenMc29]

Nail polish remover?

 

[moorsojr]

The thinners option worries me as its completely mint and I don't want to chance damaging the paint, someone I know had metioned furniture polish can be used for this? Something that's safe and will definitely not damage the paint is what I really want

@David_Showerks is it expensive? From antrim davy is in carryduff if I remember correct?

its not expensive and is very effective. i have had the same bottle for well over a year and still plenty left. Yeah Davy is in carryduff.

 

[RoniN]

Wd40 or petrol.

As above.

Cheers

 

[big_pete]

any tar and glue remover will work. Don't rub excessively or you will put light scratches in the paint

 

[Andy044]

Would the same apply to the glue left behind after removing tindow tints?

 

[big_pete]

Tar and glue makes removing tints a ball ache, get a strong alcohol based glass cleaner, spray it on then take a new Stanley blade at a 45degree angle and remove it that way. Softens the glue without making it sticky

 

[Big Pimp]

my Tarminator will remove sticky residues, and comes in a 1lt bottle with a special trigger spray head. As @big_pete says though, don't use it on tints. it will be so tiresome. clear view will do that job as outlined with a stanley blade

£7 for the Tarminator and special spray head, plus £3.50 next day delivery.

alternatively, Davey@procar has it in stock.

outperforms Tardis etc. easily - see the reviews on my thread from other users who now swear by it!

 

[weeloaney]

@Big pimps stuff works great, removed duck tape glue that had been baked in by the sun over a week, spray on a let it sit a few minutes and it will fall off.

In using thinners be very very careful, must factory paint jobs stick it no bother but I'd a panel has been sprayed by a bodyshop can very easily melt the lacquer, best not risking it unless it's a last resort

 

[Gobsheene]

Mr Sheen furniture polish was always my weapon of choice.

Then wash, car polish and wax to protect again