removing sticky marks off car paintwork

[twinny_15]

How do I remove sticky marks from old sticker off car paintwork.. what is safe to use?

[maviscoull]

maybe you could try t-cut and a soft cloth.

[twinny_15]

Thanks will try it twinny

[Bob906]

If it is the same type of sticky mess that is left by e.g. a L.plate or windscreen sticker then i have found that the best solution is (no wise cracks please) nail varnish REMOVER and then polish in the normal way.

[derekpara]

It really depends what chemical base the sticky stuff is. Personally, I wouldn't use T cut on the first attempt and certainly not nail varnish remover, which is cellulose based - probably the same as your car's paint. It would certainly remove the sticky marks and probably some of the paint as well !

I would first use hot soapy water and a cloth. If that didn't work then I would use white spirit on a cloth. This should do the trick and won't harm the paint if washed off with soapy water.

[almcd007]

You can get "Sticky Stuff remover" which is basically Orange Oil this will work 9/10 with no effects on the paintwork - I'm Sainsbury's do it and Wilkos and B&Q too.

Sometimes a hairdryer can help it come off too.

[DONNA1458]

white spirit works everytime.

[twinny_15]

thanks everyone did get it off with white spirit .. twinny

[smssms]

For future reference; WD40 and lighter fluid (not together!) work pretty well too.