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Contact adhesive?

Posted: 14 Jul 2009, 22:01
by ajp
Does anyone know of a way of getting old contact adhesive off of paintwork? It doesn't matter too much if the paint is damaged as I intend to repaint anyway.
Any Ideas that beat a paint scraper and elbow grease would be greatly appreciated!

Re: Contact adhesive?

Posted: 14 Jul 2009, 22:15
by R0B
Toluene thinners.should do it...wear a mask though..

Re: Contact adhesive?

Posted: 14 Jul 2009, 22:52
by tinman
petrol might be worth a try won't hurt the paint

Re: Contact adhesive?

Posted: 15 Jul 2009, 11:09
by 1664
Nitromore's or similar. Wear gloves and protect the floor.

Re: Contact adhesive?

Posted: 15 Jul 2009, 13:29
by Red Westie
Forgive me for stating the obvious but....if you are going to re-spray your van then all the paint will need flatting back so why would you want to go to the trouble of remove adhesive BEFORE flatting?
Martin