Cleaning the ally sides of my truck

[Shane]

I've just bought an ally sided/roofed tipper (no more shovelling!).

Where the previous owner had the signs they had put sealant around the edge.

My signs are a slightly different shape so I need to get the sealant off without scratching the ally.

 

I'm guessing its something like bath sealant - any suggetsions please.

 

Shane

[niftysteve]

I've just bought an ally sided/roofed tipper (no more shovelling!).

Where the previous owner had the signs they had put sealant around the edge.

My signs are a slightly different shape so I need to get the sealant off without scratching the ally.

 

I'm guessing its something like bath sealant - any suggetsions please.

 

Shane

 

most car body shops have a toll for removing stickers and glue from paintwork

the best way i can describe it is its like a rubber grinding wheel that doesnt damage paint and smells of vanilla when used ,failing this a steam cleaner will prob shift it

[WorcsWuss]

B&Q sell bathroom sealant remover, just wipe on, wipe off, that might work.

If it's adhesive residue, try to get hold of some 'Big Wipes' squirty super duper cleaner stuff, can't remember the exact name, I have a bottle of it, it's bloody marvellous stuff....

[Dr.Green]

most car body shops have a toll for removing stickers and glue from paintwork

the best way i can describe it is its like a rubber grinding wheel that doesnt damage paint and smells of vanilla when used ,failing this a steam cleaner will prob shift it

 

 

in the motor trade we call it a 'caramel wheel' as when its used its smells of caramel - also smae colour too

[monkeynuts]

maybe try brake cleaner, aka tricolorothene, sold in auto shops for removing brake dust, also removes sticky labels etc,

[Shane]

Thanks folks, some good ideas there, I'll give them a go over the weekend.

What fun!