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| Author: | Smasher [ 06 Aug 2009 13:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Removing sticky stuff from front cowl.... |
The lightning badge virtually feel off my XB12S at the weekend, so I removed it, but not sure the best way to remove the glue that was holding it on, any idea's?  p.s. Yes I now I am lucky that the badge is the only thing that has fallen off  cheers. |
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| Author: | OF [ 06 Aug 2009 13:23 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Removing sticky stuff from front cowl.... |
Smasher wrote: The lightning badge virtually feel off my XB12S at the weekend, so I removed it, but not sure the best way to remove the glue that was holding it on, any idea's? p.s. Yes I now I am lucky that the badge is the only thing that has fallen off cheers. at the risk of stating the obvious |
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| Author: | Spook [ 06 Aug 2009 13:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Removing sticky stuff from front cowl.... |
Unleaded or furniture polish. |
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| Author: | Adam [ 06 Aug 2009 14:18 ] |
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or WD40. |
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| Author: | Smasher [ 06 Aug 2009 15:11 ] |
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I will try the petrol and WD40 choice before using the obvious, can't belive there is actually something called 'sticky stuff remover'  cheers all, |
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| Author: | Adam [ 06 Aug 2009 17:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Removing sticky stuff from front cowl.... |
Smasher wrote: I will try the petrol and WD40 choice before using the obvious, can't belive there is actually something called 'sticky stuff remover' cheers all, Mrs Adam uses it. Saves the curtains  
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| Author: | Nate [ 06 Aug 2009 17:28 ] |
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I use turps or white spirit. N. |
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| Author: | Digger [ 06 Aug 2009 17:29 ] |
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Adam wrote: Smasher wrote: I will try the petrol and WD40 choice before using the obvious, can't belive there is actually something called 'sticky stuff remover' cheers all, Mrs Adam uses it. Saves the curtains Aye, one swallow does not a summer make ......
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| Author: | Spook [ 06 Aug 2009 19:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Removing sticky stuff from front cowl.... |
Digger wrote: Adam wrote: Smasher wrote: I will try the petrol and WD40 choice before using the obvious, can't belive there is actually something called 'sticky stuff remover' cheers all, Mrs Adam uses it. Saves the curtains Aye, one swallow does not a summer make ...... You is bad |
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| Author: | zoidberg [ 06 Aug 2009 19:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Removing sticky stuff from front cowl.... |
Adam wrote: or WD40. 
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| Author: | rik [ 07 Aug 2009 09:49 ] |
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All these aero things (WD40, furniture polish etc) work because the propellant is a solvent. But you're then left with 'oil' or polish all over the show... Just use 'brake cleaner'... it'll vap off leaving a perfectly degreased surface ready for the new adhesive too.  Obviously... test first in an inconspicuous place... 
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| Author: | Digger [ 07 Aug 2009 10:20 ] |
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Spook wrote: You is bad 'Appen, but usually subtle, so I tend to get away with it...
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| Author: | Dave from Scotland [ 07 Aug 2009 23:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Removing sticky stuff from front cowl.... |
rik wrote: All these aero things (WD40, furniture polish etc) work because the propellant is a solvent. But you're then left with 'oil' or polish all over the show... Just use 'brake cleaner'... it'll vap off leaving a perfectly degreased surface ready for the new adhesive too. Obviously... test first in an inconspicuous place... I'm more or less with Rik on this. If I want to remove any sticky stuff, I use electrical contact cleaner. Any high evaporation solvent that leaves no residue will do, provided that the flashpoint is suitable for the job. Dave |
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| Author: | Robin [ 08 Aug 2009 12:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Removing sticky stuff from front cowl.... |
Or you could just get Att to come round with a gob full of parafin
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| Author: | Adam [ 08 Aug 2009 20:42 ] |
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