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[Closed] Removing bar tape residue.

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I have a set of road bars with bits of foam and sticky stuff still stuck to them. I have tried a hot soapy water and elbow grease but it's not shifting. I used to use disk brake cleaner to shift this sort of stuff but my stocks are depleted.

Whats good at shifting it.?


 
Posted : 15/05/2013 7:18 am
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stanley will remove the remains of foam and tape , leave the sticky stuff and just tape over.


 
Posted : 15/05/2013 7:29 am
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nail varnish remover, its wonderful stuff i wouldnt use it on carbon though


 
Posted : 15/05/2013 7:31 am
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Yep Acetone (what's in Nail Varnish remover) or try Cellulose thinners. You could even give White Spirit a go in extremis. I'd also be very cautious with carbon.......


 
Posted : 15/05/2013 7:38 am
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Sticky Stuff Remover - brilliant product - used it on loads of things.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STICKY-STUFF-LIQUID-REMOVER-THE-GOO-IS-GONE-250ml-NEW-/150668623471?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item23148cbe6f

I think you can get it at Tesco, Wilkos, etc


 
Posted : 15/05/2013 8:30 am
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EvoStick Adhesive Remover.


 
Posted : 15/05/2013 12:27 pm
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gt-85 does the trick too


 
Posted : 15/05/2013 12:28 pm
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Baby wipes.


 
Posted : 15/05/2013 12:42 pm
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I'd just tape over the top; its a tool, not an ornament... ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 15/05/2013 12:51 pm
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Angle grinder FTW!!!!


 
Posted : 15/05/2013 5:27 pm
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Posted : 15/05/2013 9:22 pm
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wd40


 
Posted : 15/05/2013 9:28 pm
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Lighter fluid.
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Posted : 15/05/2013 9:37 pm
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Unless you want to sell it, I'd just tape over it. The extra glue will help keep the new tape in place.


 
Posted : 15/05/2013 10:00 pm
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Posted : 16/05/2013 10:33 pm
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+1
WD40


 
Posted : 16/05/2013 10:55 pm
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Use acetone or nail varnish remover. It will not harm carbon bars.

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Posted : 17/05/2013 5:54 am
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Use acetone or nail varnish remover. It will not harm carbon bars.

Neither will lighter fluid.


 
Posted : 17/05/2013 8:01 am