Removing Sticky Residue left by peeled away decal (stripe) on caravan ??

g4fne

Hi Folks.

I have a caravan where the sticky decals (stripes) down each side have been peeled away & left a nasty stubborn sticky residue that i'm struggling to remove. I've tried WD40 (friend recommended) & white spirit with little success.

Can anyone suggest an alternative please ??

brightonman123

tried a ball of blu tack, or a rubber? or maybe some of the superglue remover.. go easy on this though!

m_13

I've had good success with Sticky Stuff Remover. I bought mine from the supermarket to get the stickers off our toilet cisterns but it works on all sorts of stuff and is great for getting off the glue residue left behind on stuff.

I'm not certain it can be used on plastic but if you google 'sticky stuff remover' you'll find a few brands. I know that the one that Lakeland sells was recommended to me but we didn't have a Lakeland nearby and I was too tight to pay the postage for one item.

adandem

Try warming it up with a hairdryer, it should come off quite easily then.

thebaldwindowfitter

go to a car spray mixing place and get road traffic film remover or ask them if they have glue remover which is used to remove van graffics etc

moonrakerz

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/F/product/8976?src=gaots&sq=sticky%20stuff%20remover

maninthestreet

Have you tried Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover (available from Halfords)?

g4fne

Thanks for the responses ... i will check them out

Sagaris

Try the body oil spray from Avon - it does work, honest! And Avon ladies are always about.
http://avonshop.co.uk/shop/product.asp?pf_id=4982&from=search&find_spec=oil%20spray&camp=200811&dir_delivery=1&rep_delivery=1&pagenum=1

Syman

for any sticky residue i use WD40. also good for removing permanent marker

woodbutcher_2

Try uPVC solvent cleaner.

Many moons ago i used to build caravans for a living.At the end of the production line was the "degreasing" shop where the vans were hand cleaned before going outside for a good clean with soapy water.The degreasing fluid smelt like paraffin,not sure what it was but solvent cleaner should do the job as well.