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got a brandnew bike with shop stickers and manufacturing stickers all over it that i have removed. they have left a horrible residue on my frame which has turned black because of the stickyness.

is it ok to remove with white spirit or turpentine?


 
Posted : 29/04/2013 1:29 pm
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You need lighter fluid

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Yes but meths or acetone (nail varnish remover) is better IME.


 
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Or IPA


 
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Petrol?


 
Posted : 29/04/2013 1:31 pm
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or WD40


 
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I use preptone [url= http://stores.ebay.co.uk/auto-rocket/Specialist-Cleaners-Tardis-/_i.html?_fsub=3086449011 ]ebay[/url]
Dunno what is in it but it is great stuff


 
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good old WD40! cheers


 
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Be careful with Acetone - it can take the shine off your frame (don't need to ask me how I know)


 
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Interesting - I've never seen that happen - what frame?


 
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Brake/Contact cleaner works well too


 
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start gentle and work up. i would also suggest acetone is a bit too strong and is likely to damage any paint on there.

WD40, alcohol, citrus sticker remover etc would all be my first ports of call.


 
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-1 acetone, there's a reason lasses use it to take paint off their nails.


 
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WD40, might take longer but wont damage paint


 
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[url= http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/displayProduct.jsp?sku=1439251&CMP=e-2072-00001000&gross_price=true&mckv=YKMwxwd8%7Cpcrid%7C14164337469%7Cplid%7C%7Bplacement%7D ]AMBERSIL LABEL REMOVER[/url]


 
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gt-85 does the trick


 
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all off thanks guys. wd40 brill


 
Posted : 29/04/2013 3:53 pm