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[Closed] Best solvent for helitape residue?

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Soapy water - didn't even touch it
Meths - nadda
White Spirit - removed a few balls of loose gunk, but barely touched it.
Petrol (well, 100:1 2t mix as it's all I had) - worked, but still too 15 minutes to clean a seatstay with a microfibre cloth.

a) WTF is this stuff that peels off when you don't want it to, but is as sticky as a wrapperless week old boiled sweet left in the car.
b) What gets rid of it? Would a green scouring pad mark the paint if used in conjunction with petrol?


 
Posted : 18/02/2014 2:10 pm
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A scouring pad will probably mark the paint. You might need a dedicated glue removal product like Autosmart Tardis.


 
Posted : 18/02/2014 2:21 pm
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Heating it up a little helps- it tends to roll off when warm. Either that or actually soaking it in isopropyl- not just wiping with a cloth but soaking a rag and leaving it on the bike for a while.


 
Posted : 18/02/2014 2:23 pm
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Gt85 .. Wd40 etc work well 🙂


 
Posted : 18/02/2014 2:41 pm
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Try nail polish remover, usually works with the sticky gunk off most decals and safety stickers!


 
Posted : 18/02/2014 3:48 pm
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Tar and glue remover works a treat , just watch out for the fumes 🙂


 
Posted : 18/02/2014 3:53 pm
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Halfords citrus aerosol degreaser...great stuff for removing helicopter tape residue and other household stains


 
Posted : 18/02/2014 3:57 pm
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I've had success with Mr Sheen polish, it usually works a treat.


 
Posted : 18/02/2014 4:01 pm
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WD40


 
Posted : 18/02/2014 4:03 pm
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Petrol, or disc brake cleaner for me. Baby wipes to finish off.


 
Posted : 18/02/2014 4:04 pm
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Maplin do a label remover, which is a good solvent, should get it off, about £3.50 for an aerosol....


 
Posted : 18/02/2014 4:11 pm
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Nail polish remover has never failed yet .... on anything bike muck related ..

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Posted : 18/02/2014 4:13 pm
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car bug/tar remover

WD40

Both should do the trick if you let them sit for a while

Regards, Paul


 
Posted : 18/02/2014 4:47 pm
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Lighter fluid.


 
Posted : 18/02/2014 4:55 pm

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