Aero-M Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 going along and one of my headlight covers came off, (scratching the bonnet ), it has left behind a lot of double sided tape, same as security tape used to hold glass into windows, i have pulled the other cover off. i have tried using, white spirit, pvc cleaner, meguirs plastix cleaner and some nitro fuel. nothing is touchin the stuff? any suggestions please pics of covers then what was left : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 (edited) Im suprised UPVC cleaner doesnt get it off, that stuff is leathel. I had the same problem with this double sided stuff from my top spoiler when i removed it. Combination of weathering/ UPVC cleaner and elbow grease then porter cable and hrs of work and managed to remove it. It was like mm to mm at a time. Looks like its coming off to me, slowly probably but id keep on with the UpVC cleaner and elbow grease im afraid. Edited July 20, 2008 by Rayman (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Im suprised UPVC cleaner doesnt get it off, that stuff is leathel. I had the same problem with this double sided stuff from my top spoiler when i removed it. Combination of weathering/ UPVC cleaner and elbow grease then porter cable and hrs of work and managed to remove it. It was like mm to mm at a time. Looks like its coming off to me, slowly probably but id keep on with the UpVC cleaner and elbow grease im afraid. the drivers side one has started too a little bit, have spent lots of hours trying, im worried of using the strong cleaner too much and eating through the plastic lense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Nah never happen dont worry about that. It might do it good as they tend to yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Have you tried a heat gun (be very careful) to loosen the adhesive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Yeh good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboBrett Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 cif / jif / if what ever its called now lol, used to be called jif power cleaner used it to de sign a van (i used a heat gun too dont know how important that was but be carefull not to melt the lense or the sealent on the lights;)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Nah never happen dont worry about that. It might do it good as they tend to yellow. Have you tried a heat gun (be very careful) to loosen the adhesive. cif / jif / if what ever its called now lol, used to be called jif power cleaner used it to de sign a van (i used a heat gun too dont know how important that was but be carefull not to melt the lense or the sealent on the lights;)) i will give these all a go tomorrow, thanks. if it doesn't work maybe some glass ones will have to purchased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 If you can't get a heat gun or feeling a little bit tentative about using one, try a hairdryer on its hottest setting (bit safer!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Don't laugh, but T-cut should have no problem shifting old sticker marks (Just did a load today) Has the glue eaten into the pastic at all as I'm surprised some of those products didn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Don't laugh, but T-cut should have no problem shifting old sticker marks (Just did a load today) Has the glue eaten into the pastic at all as I'm surprised some of those products didn't work. it must of done, all the products i have tried, I really have scrubbed with them. I cut the thick part of carefully with a blade, then im left with the glue and little bit of tape. It came from japan with the light brows on, so couldn't say how long they have been on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 wd40 leave it to soak, you have have to apply it more than once, then rub with a microfibre cloth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 lots to try, it would seem i haven't tried everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 wd40 leave it to soak, you have have to apply it more than once, then rub with a microfibre cloth Yeah, WD40 works well on this sort of thing. Another is IPA, rubbing alchohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 As a final (and last resort) get some 1500 and 2000 grit wet & dry paper along with some plastic rubbing compound. It WILL work, but is a lot more work. On the plus side the lights will look like new (at least on the outside!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 acetone will remove it. In this weather it will dry quickly though. Do not get it on the paint work, pop the bonnet first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Don't use ACETONE !! It'll melt the plastic !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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