Vinyl removal need help!!!

[FIESTA ST3 Owner]

I've brought. Car where the previous owner has pulled the stripes but the glue residue from the stripes has gone hard and left and long racing stripe on the roof and I tried the wd40 trick not working any suggestions

[cjs racing.]

Hair dryer?

[rainmakerraw]

You need a proper tar and glue remover like Gyeon Tar. This one is naturally (citrus) based, and melts tar and glue in seconds. Just spray it over a damp car (after a quick wash for example) and allow to dwell for a minute or two. Then gently buff it with a clean microfibre towel, and wash the car properly as usual. You can use it on a dry car too if the weather's not too warm. It's paint safe, but basically you don't want to leave it to dry on, or to 'scrub' with it - just spray, gentle buff, rinse. It melts all kinds - glue, tree sap, asphalt/tar, you name it.

[Turbotechnic]

Try panel wipe or tar and glue remover.

[MalcolmSmith]

MInd give it a good wax/seal after you use any removers on it as the paint will be raw.

[Buff Mchugelarge]

Autoglym tar an glue remover will do the trick.
Spray plenty on, give it a few seconds and then wipe off with an old micro fibre.

[Leptons]

FIESTA ST3 Owner said:

I've brought. Car where the previous owner has pulled the stripes but the glue residue from the stripes has gone hard and left and long racing stripe on the roof and I tried the wd40 trick not working any suggestions

Where from?


As above, Autoglym Tar and Glue or Autosmart Tardis is what you need.

[FIESTA ST3 Owner]

Tried the auto Glyn tar remover didn't even budge

[daveinhampshire]

White spirit worked on mine then wash and polish, if it's really stubborn heat and razer blade.

[FIESTA ST3 Owner]

daveinhampshire said:

White spirit worked on mine then wash and polish, if it's really stubborn heat and razer blade.

It's gone like solid doesn't even feel like a residue on there maybe the heating up is my best bet

[garythesign]

You need a glue remover and to follow the instructions. It may be worth going to your local wign shop and see if they will sell you some.

Normally you apply it and then leave it for a little while before removing it and then cleaning.

It may take several applications.

The stripes show up because dust/dirt stick to the glue

Good luck

[paintman]

I've used 'clutch & brake cleaner' on the stuff that's left after removing vinyls from caravans - was shown it by the techs at caravan dealer who I still do a fair bit of bodywork for.
So far it's always worked & has never affected the paint. As always, test on a small bit before going for it!

[langtounlad]

Sign companies use xylene based glue removers formulated specifically for getting acrylic adhesive from paint. It's not a clean or pleasant process but does work when combined with elbow grease.

Edited by langtounlad on Monday 26th February 09:21

[BLACKHAWK CZT]

hi all used the Evo stick adhesive remover still not budging heated up and have some elbow grease I may have to admit defeat

[Fermit The Krog and Sexy Sarah]

Could nail varnish remover do the trick?

[langtounlad]

Pop into your local sign company and ask to buy some of their supply. Or go on Wessex Chemical Supplies website and buy some direct from the manufacturer.

[Leptons]

In that case I’d try a Dab of thinners in an inconspicuous area and if there’s no Ill effects I’d hit it with that!

[smudgerebt]

Paper towel.

A tar remover (AutoGlym etc).

Apply to paper towel, leave paper towel soaked in tar remover for a few mins (do not let it dry out).

This should soften it up.

Remove paper towel and then start to temove the residue with an MF.

Depending on age of glue etc, this may take a few hits and time.

Follow with a decent wash to temove any left over tar remove.

Protect using wax etc