For the fifth time in a row, we have just taken delivery of a new 'van (Challenger 540) with a super-sticky sticker on the washroom sink - others have had them on the shower cubicle as well. Previous attempts at removing this gunk has usually resulted in a scuffed or marked surface - until now!! In a fit of desperation, I tried using Turtle Wax Bug and Tar Remover (used on the car bumpers etc) - it works, AND does nothing to the surface of the sink!!!!!!!!!!
Stickers on new Thetford etc sinks
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That's interesting Steve.
I have seen plastic fittings on rear lights that have degraded after spraying with WD 40.
The plastic on the fittings here is a different type so shouldn't have that problem
Do you think that the degradation was a coincidence.
Has anyone else seen this.
I'm sure I read of it as well.
I always use Tri-Flow for spraying plastic on 12 N/S plugs etc for that reason.
I have seen plastic fittings on rear lights that have degraded after spraying with WD 40.
The plastic on the fittings here is a different type so shouldn't have that problem
Do you think that the degradation was a coincidence.
Has anyone else seen this.
I'm sure I read of it as well.
I always use Tri-Flow for spraying plastic on 12 N/S plugs etc for that reason.
You've got me thinking now so this is one comment from another website
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WD40 can have some odd effects. Some time ago I had plastic belts in a tape recorder converting into some horrid goo. I eventually decided that vapour from WD40 I had used to free bearings was the culprit. I dont think I got the stuff on the belts but I am now very cautious when using it.
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WD40 can have some odd effects. Some time ago I had plastic belts in a tape recorder converting into some horrid goo. I eventually decided that vapour from WD40 I had used to free bearings was the culprit. I dont think I got the stuff on the belts but I am now very cautious when using it.
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John
not come across any problems and I have used it for years (I get it by the gallon)
One use that I do have for it is after I have washed my bike (all plastic fairings) I spray it with wd40 and leave it on. Never any problems at all.
When using it to remove stickers, I spray it on a rag and use the rag to remove the sticky stuff so that the WD does not run down the plastic
Steve
not come across any problems and I have used it for years (I get it by the gallon)
One use that I do have for it is after I have washed my bike (all plastic fairings) I spray it with wd40 and leave it on. Never any problems at all.
When using it to remove stickers, I spray it on a rag and use the rag to remove the sticky stuff so that the WD does not run down the plastic
Steve
Hi Steve
I just mentioned it because a "few" years ago my friend who has his own auto electrical business found that his van rear lights were not working as we were about to leave a site in the South of France.
We found that the plastic on the bulb contacts had degraded and put it down to WD 40 having been sprayed onto them (and have read of it since).
We then had to solder the leads onto the light bulbs to get him home----and as he was in the trade he continued to use it like that for the next 5 years (the barbers hair syndrome)
Regards
I just mentioned it because a "few" years ago my friend who has his own auto electrical business found that his van rear lights were not working as we were about to leave a site in the South of France.
We found that the plastic on the bulb contacts had degraded and put it down to WD 40 having been sprayed onto them (and have read of it since).
We then had to solder the leads onto the light bulbs to get him home----and as he was in the trade he continued to use it like that for the next 5 years (the barbers hair syndrome)
Regards
Olive oil is very effective for shifting tar from car paintwork - much used by car hire firms on the Greek Islands. Likewise olive oil or butter shifts sticky black mastic type adhesive from hands; just get someone else to turn the taps on and off for you otherwise your next job is cleaning the taps!. Maybe either would remove label adhesive too.
Adding sugar works well tooOlive oil is very effective for shifting tar from car paintwork - much used by car hire firms on the Greek Islands. Likewise olive oil or butter shifts sticky black mastic type adhesive from hands; just get someone else to turn the taps on and off for you otherwise your next job is cleaning the taps!. Maybe either would remove label adhesive too.
JohnG and others,
WD40 is "merely" deodorised paraffin in a spray can (plus a dash of fragrance to give it a "high Tech smell)
As such,it shouldn't be used on materials like rubber and certain plastics that adsorb petroleum hydrocarbons and consequently swell and perish.
It also doesn't have any magic properties over and above plain paraffin (or white spirits), so yes it will penetrate rusted bolt threads and displace water - but so does white spirit.
It's better to use the right lubricant / protection fluid for the right job - electrical contacts in a plastic body need something like Electrolube or Tri-flow, and white Lithium grease for caravan steadies, etc.
WD40 is convenient, but it's an awfully expensive way to buy de-colourised "Esso Blue"
Robert
WD40 is "merely" deodorised paraffin in a spray can (plus a dash of fragrance to give it a "high Tech smell)
As such,it shouldn't be used on materials like rubber and certain plastics that adsorb petroleum hydrocarbons and consequently swell and perish.
It also doesn't have any magic properties over and above plain paraffin (or white spirits), so yes it will penetrate rusted bolt threads and displace water - but so does white spirit.
It's better to use the right lubricant / protection fluid for the right job - electrical contacts in a plastic body need something like Electrolube or Tri-flow, and white Lithium grease for caravan steadies, etc.
WD40 is convenient, but it's an awfully expensive way to buy de-colourised "Esso Blue"
Robert
Brilliant! apart from the same problem on our new vanity sink (why don't manufacturers use a plastic sticker similar to the car tax license holder that peel off easily and leave no marks?)
I've just been agonising over trying to remove a sticky tape residue from the front of my old caravan (Lost front locker door and had to tape awning sheet over the opening which in turn left an awful gluey mess) having tried white spirit, nail varnish remover, brush cleaner liquid and a special Super Glue-Glue remover, without success. Your comments about WD40 (paraffin based) gave me the brilliant idea to use Petrol. PERFECT OUTCOME, needless to say, wash down immediately and put that cigarette out. Thanks for the link.
I've just been agonising over trying to remove a sticky tape residue from the front of my old caravan (Lost front locker door and had to tape awning sheet over the opening which in turn left an awful gluey mess) having tried white spirit, nail varnish remover, brush cleaner liquid and a special Super Glue-Glue remover, without success. Your comments about WD40 (paraffin based) gave me the brilliant idea to use Petrol. PERFECT OUTCOME, needless to say, wash down immediately and put that cigarette out. Thanks for the link.
I always use lighter petrol with brilliant results, so normal un-leaded should be fine too.
Bart
Bart
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