glue removal from graphics.

[yungjamie]

Hi peeps,

As above re glue removal. Was washing her the other day with a power washer and the big side Surf graphics started coming off, they were very brittle. took the lot off. Problem is I have tried most of the normal stuff, petrol, white spirits etc, and just won't touch the glue. I grafted hard on one letter for over an hour and thats not even shifted yet. Anybody got any advice how to move the glue a bit quicker, also will the laquer coat need sorting out after.

Thanks. Jamie

[marky]

Take a look at some of these posts http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums/se...earchid=327472

[stormforce]

Hi peeps,

As above re glue removal. Was washing her the other day with a power washer and the big side Surf graphics started coming off, they were very brittle. took the lot off. Problem is I have tried most of the normal stuff, petrol, white spirits etc, and just won't touch the glue. I grafted hard on one letter for over an hour and thats not even shifted yet. Anybody got any advice how to move the glue a bit quicker, also will the laquer coat need sorting out after.

Thanks. Jamie

Hi Jamie if you scroll down on this page there are a couple of threads on the removal,take a look and see if they are of ant use.Also i think someone says in another thread about a caramel wheal to assist with the glue removal

[Wild Thing]

Hi peeps,

As above re glue removal. Was washing her the other day with a power washer and the big side Surf graphics started coming off, they were very brittle. took the lot off. Problem is I have tried most of the normal stuff, petrol, white spirits etc, and just won't touch the glue. I grafted hard on one letter for over an hour and thats not even shifted yet. Anybody got any advice how to move the glue a bit quicker, also will the laquer coat need sorting out after.

Thanks. Jamie

Had the same thing happened, I used celulose thinners and an old credit card as a scr aper, soak the glue with thinners on a rag then when soft sc rape off with card (little by little) took me a Day to do both sides then T-cut and polish.
GOOD LUCK

[jaky cakes]

A hot air gun and some wd40!

[joker??]

if your a lazy b#st#rd like me get a caramel wheel its the easiest method
tried the rest :hard work :

[stormforce]

if your a lazy b#st#rd like me get a caramel wheel its the easiest method
tried the rest :hard work :

we know that dave you even buy a tent that puts itself up so you don't have too

[joker??]

we know that dave you even buy a tent that puts itself up so you don't have too

like my love life richard

[yungjamie]

whats a caramel wheel and where do I get it from. Should suit me as I'm a lazy bas***d too.

[BUSHWHACKER]

Part no. and pic here...http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums/sh...=caramel+wheel

[yungjamie]

Thanks for that folks. Going down the route of daisy cutters, sounds nice and easy. Do these come in packs as I have a van I'm going to de-letter.


Thanks. Jamie

[Sancho]

Thanks for that folks. Going down the route of daisy cutters, sounds nice and easy. Do these come in packs as I have a van I'm going to de-letter.


Thanks. Jamie

It is quite easy, but it's still not quick. Tar remover is helpful for getting some of the glue off afterwards. Just make sure you don't have anything pressing to do later that day, because it can get pretty frustrating trying to get all the glue/sh1tty stickers off, then the t-cutting.

Two things I found out when I did mine:

1. Don't use the wheel too fast. It makes a horrible mess and you will spend as long removing burned caramel wheel from the side as you would have done on the stickers.

2. Don't let the wheel touch the black plastic trim on the doors. It will melt it in a jiffy.

[Doncheck]

Trafalgar do a "Tar & Glue Remover": http://www.trafalgar.cc/used-car.php

The downside is that they only appear to supply to the trade. Who knows - maybe your local dealer / valeter has some he could sell you.

I use it alot, and it is the absolute bees knees. Wipe it on (liberally), allow to soak, then using an old credit or store card & a rag, just wipe it away. Really stubborn adhesives may need a 2nd application, but it is the best we've found so far.

Sorry I can't help on any retail outlets for it..........

[BUSHWHACKER]

http://www.trafalgar.cc/