Exterior tenacious stain removal

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August 7, 2020 at 9:18 AM #152928

frenk
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Dear RS fellows

My RS Nitrous Blue has some tenacious gluey remains from a removed sticker. How do I best go about removing the filthy stain without ruining the paint?

Cheers, Frenk

Revo Stage 1 – JCR super low seating frame – Mishimoto gas pedal spacer – DSC sport controller

August 7, 2020 at 9:38 AM #152929

turbo-tone
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Frenk, a picture may help. Depends on the severity of the problem. A tar and glue remover may do the job or potentially a fallout remover. Failing that it may need buffing or worse spraying

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August 7, 2020 at 9:52 AM #152930

frenk
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@turbo-tone

Here is a picture. It’s easily recognizable as a former gel sticker from FC Basel. I tried to rub it away with thumb and fingernail, to no avail as you can see.

Revo Stage 1 – JCR super low seating frame – Mishimoto gas pedal spacer – DSC sport controller

August 7, 2020 at 9:56 AM #152931

turbo-tone
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Why in all that is holy would you stick that on your car!

I would start with something like this and go from there:

Gtechniq W7 Tar and Glue Remover

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August 7, 2020 at 10:16 AM #152933

v8marshal
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Panel wipe might do the trick.

August 7, 2020 at 10:18 AM #152934

frenk
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@turbo-tone

Thanks a bunch! I’ll get to my DIY shop on the way home to buy a can.

Well, Basel is a crazy football capital in Switzerland. Since I am a member of this club the sticker is mandatory, innit. And then I’ve got the FCB wallpaper set on Sync 2 as well 😉

Cheers 😎

Revo Stage 1 – JCR super low seating frame – Mishimoto gas pedal spacer – DSC sport controller

August 7, 2020 at 10:28 AM #152935

Tall Paul
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Petrol dissolves glue, most glue remover contains petroleum distillates paintwork won’t be affected 👍

August 7, 2020 at 11:25 AM #152937

stripe
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A good glue and tar remover will shift that no problem.

August 7, 2020 at 12:31 PM #152939

coastliner
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Yes petrol, but panel wipe if you have some.

Coastliner

August 7, 2020 at 1:03 PM #152942

71-bda
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try a caramel wheel in a drill, then light polish off any final remnants, i just had to remove 5 foot of double sided glue left on a door from a body moulding, was coming off at about 3mm per minute using fingers and thumb trying to pick at it , would have taken me hours, stuck a caramel wheel in a drill and job done in 10 mins. Youtube video will help with technique

No nothing.

No Mods. No rockers. Just a chunky knob, thats now been replaced by an RS knob innit.

No tackiness.

Std as Ford intended, but with a space saver wheel and jack and nuts and wheel brace. oh.. and flaps, a man has got to have flaps.

Innit?

August 7, 2020 at 2:10 PM #152943

frenk
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@bda

A caramel wheel? I still have some Thorntons’ fabulous fudge in a tin. Might try that one? 😀

No, just kidding. I’ll have a watch on Youtube and report back soon. Cheers.

Revo Stage 1 – JCR super low seating frame – Mishimoto gas pedal spacer – DSC sport controller

August 7, 2020 at 3:20 PM #152944

DaveRS3
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Tar and Glue remover and there are many. The most popular is probably Autosmart Tardis.

Its counter intuitive to chuck what seems like paint thinners on your motor but don’t worry, its perfectly safe to put plenty on and leave to dwell for a few minutes. JUST DO NOT USE IN THE SUN.

As Coast suggested, i’d probably panel wipe after to remove any residues unless you need to maintain a coating.

August 7, 2020 at 3:31 PM #152947

71-bda
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Frenk, save the fudge for another time ! just dont pack the fudge or folk may get worried !

No nothing.

No Mods. No rockers. Just a chunky knob, thats now been replaced by an RS knob innit.

No tackiness.

Std as Ford intended, but with a space saver wheel and jack and nuts and wheel brace. oh.. and flaps, a man has got to have flaps.

Innit?

August 7, 2020 at 4:13 PM #152950

red-leader
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@Frank a spot of butter sometimes works, just apply lightly over the area and leave it for a few minutes and then polish it off with a soft cloth. Cheers Red

August 7, 2020 at 5:32 PM #152955

stuartditchburn
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WD40 shifts everything !!!!!
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