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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[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

[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

[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