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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Tahitian_Red on August 23, 2011, 04:11:28 pm

Title: Adhesive Removal
Post by: Tahitian_Red on August 23, 2011, 04:11:28 pm

I pealed some repro Yamaha stickers off my YZ400D, because they just didn't fit right.  Now I'm left with some pretty sticky goop on my tank.  What do you guys use to remove old adhesive from tanks and other plastics?

Title: Re: Adhesive Removal
Post by: YZ250H on August 23, 2011, 04:24:26 pm

Wax and grease remover works well.  Just try it on an inconspicuous part first.  Shouldn't bother paint or plastic, but you can't be too careful.  Just put a bit on a rag, don't drown the thing in it  ;D

Title: Re: Adhesive Removal
Post by: ricakk on August 23, 2011, 04:43:43 pm

Eucalyptus Oil from Bi-lo or coles or woolleys works very good

Title: Re: Adhesive Removal
Post by: Slakewell on August 23, 2011, 04:44:44 pm

Eucalyptus oil removes it

Title: Re: Adhesive Removal
Post by: Doc on August 23, 2011, 04:52:11 pm

WD spray also works most times unless it was some special impervious to near everything adhesive.

Title: Re: Adhesive Removal
Post by: crankpin on August 23, 2011, 05:10:21 pm

I always use Tar and Glue Remover http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Wax-Shop-Tar-and-Glue-Adhesive-Remover-Paint-Prep-/330417586554?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cee6c417a

Does what it says on the tin and you won't damage paint or plastics scraping the glue off with your credit card  ;D

Title: Re: Adhesive Removal
Post by: LWC82PE on August 23, 2011, 05:34:52 pm

I use this which works well

(http://www.derek.com.au/WAX%26GREASE204LT.jpg)

You can also get it in handyman cans for a once off job if you dont think you will need a big tin of it

(http://www.platinumpaints.com.au/khwaxgrease.JPG)

Title: Re: Adhesive Removal
Post by: ricakk on August 23, 2011, 06:02:27 pm

If you use Eucalyptus Oil you dont have to wipe it off, leave it out under the gum tree and the Koala,s will lick it off
saving on elbow grease.

Title: Re: Adhesive Removal
Post by: Hardo on August 23, 2011, 06:27:15 pm

I have always used 3M Adhesive Cleaner. http://www.ssrfanatic.com/forum/attachments/f5/41229d1195963300-adhesive-removal-3m-general-purpose-adhesive-cleaner.jpg (http://www.ssrfanatic.com/forum/attachments/f5/41229d1195963300-adhesive-removal-3m-general-purpose-adhesive-cleaner.jpg)

Works very well and does not harm plastics.

Also comes in a tin.

Highly recommended. We use it in the Air Force on our Aircraft too.   :)

-Hardo

Title: Re: Adhesive Removal
Post by: Doc on August 23, 2011, 07:38:30 pm

Quote from: ricakk on August 23, 2011, 06:02:27 pm

If you use Eucalyptus Oil you dont have to wipe it off, leave it out under the gum tree and the Koala,s will lick it off
saving on elbow grease.

ricakk, won't the petrol fumes leaching from the plastic make the koala's all drowsy and sleepy :-\ oh..stupid question..never mind ::)

Title: Re: Adhesive Removal
Post by: Tim754 on August 26, 2011, 04:09:53 pm

Using ricakk's reasoning I got to find that tube of KY..... :D