Glue remover?

[derin100]

Ok...odd question I know but can anyone recommend a good adhesive remover?

The picture in the link below shows the underside of the bonnet of a car I'm in the process of restoring. Having installed new under-bonnet insulation you can see the brownish marks around the new insulation. This is old adhesive which was previous applied somewhat haphazardly and doesn't look good.

I've tried things that were to hand like brake cleaner, nail varnish remover etc. They're not even touching this stuff.

What should I try?

Thanks in advance!

http://www.bmwclassics.co.uk/picsvarious/DSCN2819....

[martinmac]

Hi bud, had a similar problem and tried everything, the only thing tht came close was WD40 but not too good. Mine was also on the bodywork so was a little scary. My neighbours wife walked past and asked me what I was doing. After explaining she went inside and came out with a little bottle with a label "glue remover". Sorry but this is straight up. I was very wary and used it sparingly ( I have a Nissan which has pretty thin paint anyway). Long story short it worked. Just dabbed it on sparingly with a tissue and let it doe its stuff. Then gently lifter it off with an old credit card.
I believe its commonly available in Chemists and supermarkets.
Sorry the answer isnt more scientific but it worked for me.

[derin100]

Many thanks! I'll see what's available in the supermarket and chemists tomorrow. I think it's gonna need to be some pretty strong stuff!

Cheers

[Mattt]

You could try getting a 'Toffee wheel' - as used by bodyshops - just fix it in a drill and it takes most adhesives off.

[Mattt]

Like this, not sure if it's a good price or bad tho.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Eraser-Toffee-Wheel-Pad-Stri...

[K13 WJD]

tolurene......its nasty stuff though....

have you tried any of the following

white spirit
surgical spirit
heat ( not to hot !)
meths
petrol

[derin100]

Thanks both!

I'll try those in increasing order of cost!

Cheers!

[PeteG]

I used a non-stick pan scourer to get the remains of the adhesive from one of those "GB" stickers off my bumper... followed by a polish and a wax, you wouldn't know it was ever there...

[derin100]

Bought and used a 'Toffee Wheel' in the end (didn't pay anything like that price in the Ebay ad though)...and it worked!

Thanks all.