Removing 'sticky' Deposits From Car Bodywork

[Puzzled001]

Hi all, I'm a bit out of touch on car care products, I have just bought an ex-police vehicle, can someone enlighten me as to what is the best product to remove the residue 'glue' left from them,the police , removing their 'patches and go-faster stripes'. I don't want to have to use 'T-Cut' if I don't have to. Any pointers appreciated, P

[Fanriffic]

I've used this in the past to remove sticky residue from an old car and it worked at treat. Rub on and leave for 5 minutes then wash off using a different cloth on the affected areas.

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning/interior-cleaning-vacuums/de-solv-it-sticky-stuff-remover

Wash & rinse the car after using the product as you would normally do.

[Puzzled001]

Thanks,Fanriffic, looks like a trip to Halfords for me, I hope they give 'quantity' discount, P

[Fanriffic]

Do a small area patch test first - and if you are happy with the results continue with the rest of the car. Important that you fully wash off the product once finished using hot soapy water and a sponge.

Should the product not meet your expectations - it's always handy for removing sticky stuff from other items as mentioned on the bottle. Stick it under your kitchen sink. Good luck.

[alavahalf]

For adhedive left by stickers, white spirit will soften it and then you can scrape it off with your finger nail.

[gingejbee]

White spirit? Scrape off with fingernail? Just the way NOT to treat car paintwork.....

[zebo]

Does anyone have any solutions for fingermarks on the bodywork of a car, metallic finish? They seem to be around the door frames and the boot lid and are driving me mad.

[mikey4444]

I am guessing here that methylated spirits may be useful, as you need something to dissolve the gluey residue.

Just don't be tempted to drink it !

[CrapAtCryptics]

I give the nice guys at the local Lithuanian car wash a few extra quid - they do a great job even the headlamp sticker residue left over from headlamp diverters.

[mikey4444]

We have a super car-wash in my village, although its generically referred as the Turks Boys !

And I agree...they do a smashing job, while all the white, Welsh, unemployed men are still in bed.