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May 31, 2010 19:55:02 GMT
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There once was a 'tasteful' faux walnut dash glued to my dash board.
Now its gone, there is just a dirty stick mess.
Any tips on how to remove it...?
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May 31, 2010 19:58:24 GMT
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whats the dash made of?
what type / colour is the glue?
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MrKiev
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If it aint broken don't fix it !
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May 31, 2010 20:15:50 GMT
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Using a hair dryer to warm it up and scrap it off with a credit card type of tool.  I'm not an expert at cleaning up sticky mess's, honest.  |
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May 31, 2010 20:23:57 GMT
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whats the dash made of? what type / colour is the glue? Black 20 yer old plastic, clear glue. Sorry, I cant describe any better...? |
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May 31, 2010 20:51:45 GMT
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mmm, wont be easy without damage or residue - try warming it gently and dabbing it with a clean cotton cloth - but carefully does it
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Last Edit: May 31, 2010 20:52:06 GMT by Autofive
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Jox
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May 31, 2010 21:01:42 GMT
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maybe try a bit of panel wipe? or thinners but be careful on plastic!
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alex77
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May 31, 2010 21:07:05 GMT
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I use lighter fluid (the stuff you put in zippos not the arosol stuff) the wipe the fluid off with a little bit of water.
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1978 Capri MK2 Ghia Zetec
1990 Ford escort mk4
1996 Nissan Rasheen
1998 Honda CRV (my wifes)
2002 Alfa 156
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May 31, 2010 21:07:21 GMT
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If you want to remove the glue with out damaging the dash then use WD-40, I have used it plenty of times in the past and works a treat. Simply spray on and leave it for five minutes then rub off with a cloth. Works on tare on your car paintwork as well.
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1955 Austin A30
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May 31, 2010 21:19:08 GMT
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I use lighter fluid (the stuff you put in zippos not the arosol stuff) the wipe the fluid off with a little bit of water. petrol  would melt the plastic |
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Someone just shot the elephant in the room. |
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If it's standard trimmer style glue then white spirit will remove it without damaging anything.
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Can of Lynx and your sleeve!
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3m easy clean pen...  These are amazing for removing sticky residue. It's basically Limonene so any cleaner with that in it should work. Turtle Wax Big Orange cleaner might work as that's a Limonene based product too. |
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1962 Datsun Bluebird Estate - 1971 Datsun 510 SSS - 1976 Datsun 710 SSS - 1981 Dodge van - 1985 Nissan Cherry Europe GTi - 1988 Nissan Prairie - 1990 Hyundai Pony Pickup - 1992 Mazda MX5
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White spirit always works for me
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