Lettering on van

[Argyll]

I've just bought a van with some lettering on the sides. I've been told the best way to remove this is by a hairdryer. However there's still some gummy stuff left over. Whats the best way to remove this without damaging the paint work.

While I'm here I've just learned the best way to remove tar spots from your car is to use butter! No shit!

[wiggi28]

go to your local paint shop and get some panel wipe .

[Freddy]

Well for removing stickers/glue on general surfaces furniture polish does it piece of piss. Spray it on thick and leave it 5 minutes. I don't think polish will damage the paint work so give it a go (small area).

[Over Carl]

Boil water in kettle and pour over it.

[casio]

lighter fluid worked for me although there wasnt that much glue left and it wasnt my van

[Roach-Rampino]

Two citrus based products that are very good for this are:

Goo-Gone

or
Sticky Stuff Remover

[Little John]

Nail varnish remover will get shut of it. I used it on my dads to remove an old GB sticker.

I also cleaned, polished and waxed the car after.

[e_gib]

Warm soapy water and plenty o elbow grease.

Wax and polish.

[Argyll]

Thanks guys. there were a few strange ones in there!

[leerolo007]

another vote here for lighter fluid. pour some onto a cloth and rub the sticky area, i use it all the time although ive never used it on a car.

lee

[Freddy]

Argyll what you do in the end m8?

I'm picking up a ST500 tomorrow and it has those wanky GT40 style two stripes over the bonnet,roof and tailgate. As it's a large area I need the best option even if it is an expensive pot of shit from halfords.

[Argyll]

I used petrol and a non scouring pad from tesco's. Done a great job mate.

[Freddy]

Petrol huh. Righto! Thanks bro

[Argyll]

Hang on what's a ST500? I hope it's not something fancy? Otherwise I would just use petrol and a soft cloth and forget about the non scouring pad

[Freddy]

Fucks sake geezer I've just fucked my new motor






























Just kidding man. I'll use petrol and a soft cloth at first and see how it goes.

http://www.ford.co.uk/ns7/foc_c307/f...st_500/-/-/-/-

[Argyll]

Well I didn't expect you to be out at half nine at night mate ha ha

[Freddy]

Bah yeah.

[MIKE M]

WD40 is excellent for removing glue and tar spray it on leave a few mins then wipe off

[mc.dodd]

I always use meths mate.. and I apply stickers to vehicles as part of my job

[Freddy]

Meths eh? You're the expert. I'll try that too.