How to get sticker residue off my wheels?

JesseD
JesseD Posts: 1,961
edited June 2017 in Road general
Destickered my Racing Quattros last night as the decals were pealing at the corners, there is quite a bit of sticky residue left behind so I wondered what was the best thing to use to get rid of it?
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  • matudavey
    matudavey Posts: 108
    I've used white spirit - seems to work
  • trailflow
    trailflow Posts: 1,311
    If you dont any white spirit at hand. Body Deodorant spray + scourer will work too
  • Bergwerk
    Bergwerk Posts: 50
    WD40
  • bobones
    bobones Posts: 1,215
    Lighter fluid
  • Matthewfalle
    Matthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    Pop to local car paint factor and buy a can of their stuff - will take all the glue off straight away, spotty dog.
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    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

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  • thegreatdivide
    thegreatdivide Posts: 5,807
    Citrus degreaser. Dab it on, go and make a cup of tea, come back and wipe it off with a dry cloth and wipe clean with a bit of soapy water or some pure acetone if you have it.
  • trek_dan
    trek_dan Posts: 1,366
    Yep Citrus Degreaser - works a treat on old tub glue too.
  • thegreatdivide
    thegreatdivide Posts: 5,807
    trek_dan wrote:
    Yep Citrus Degreaser - works a treat on old tub glue too.

    Yip - that's why I have the acetone at home too - for getting the tub rims as clean as a whistle after the citrus treatment. Works a treat.
  • Man Of Lard
    Man Of Lard Posts: 903
    thegreatdivide wrote:

    Yip - that's why I have the acetone at home too ...
    Yeah, right. We all know it's for removing your nail polish :mrgreen:
  • bianchi_dave
    bianchi_dave Posts: 933
    As said, citrus degreaser. Only thing is make sure you keep it away from your tyres, as it can degrade the rubber.
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  • ProjectObject
    ProjectObject Posts: 145
    Ambersil Label & Adhesive remover.
  • type:epyt
    type:epyt Posts: 766
    Citrus degreaser or vodka ...
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  • JesseD
    JesseD Posts: 1,961
    Thanks All, used chain cleaner as I didn't have any citrus degreaser and flash floor cleaner and it worked a treat!

    Rubbed the degreaser onto the rims and let it soak in a bit, then soaked a cloth with flash and wiped it off! It took a little elbow grease but the rims look great now!

    Type:epyt - That's crazy talk, you don't waste good vodka man!
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