Old IFTA stickers

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 2hellandback, Jun 26, 2008.

  1. 2hellandback

    2hellandback Heavy Load Member

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    I tryed WD-40 to remove the old adhesive , no luck! Any one know how to remove this safely? :biggrin_2556:
     
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  3. thestoryteller

    thestoryteller Medium Load Member

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    I have no idea what stickers you are talking about (can you tell I am a wannabe???:biggrin_2559:) but I do have a lot of experience removing stickers and other materials from school property.............

    The best thing I know of for the sticky stuff behind stickers is called "Goo Gone"......... removes gum, stickers, tape (even old duct tape residue), bandaide/medical tape residue etc.... and just about anything that is stuck to a surface..... I've never had it hurt anything and I've even used it on a car.........oh yeah...... and a cat that got tar or something on her!!

    They sell it at your wonderful local Walmart (NOT my fav...or..ite... place).... they have it in several forms, gel, liquid bottle and spray bottle... I like the little gel or bottle best...... the spray bottle is too diluted for things I need it for........

    Now, the Goo Gone only works on the glue/sticky stuff......... if you still have a sticker (especially those ones with metal in them) or something stuck on top of it you will need to use a hair dryer or some other heat source to get the sticker hot and then scrap it off...... (we just wait for a hot summer day here......lol......) then use the Goof Off on what is left.......

    Okay......... lesson over.........:biggrin_2559: :biggrin_25525: :biggrin_2559:
     
  4. BullGoose

    BullGoose Light Load Member

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    I use a Zippo lighter and have found that lighter fluid works well. And for me it is always close at hand.
     
  5. thestoryteller

    thestoryteller Medium Load Member

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    The lighter fluid probably works as well.......... however, I work with emotionally distrubed teenagers so I'm thinkin' that having traces of lighter fluid left on myself......... just might not be a good thing!! :biggrin_2559: :biggrin_25524: :biggrin_25525:
     
  6. doubledragon5

    doubledragon5 Road Train Member

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    I just leave them on, but the new one next to the old.. If it is not your truck then I wouldn't worry about it to much..
     
  7. sugarbear

    sugarbear Bobtail Member

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    hair dryer or heat gun
     
  8. stranger

    stranger Road Train Member

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    Acetone will take any decal residue off. It is sold at Autozone, Home Depot, and the like.

    Acetone is the same thing as nail polish remover, so next time you do your nails, just use some remover to get the stickers as well.

    I hear Hot Pink nails are back in fashion for drivers this summer season.
     
  9. 2hellandback

    2hellandback Heavy Load Member

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    Thats what i ended up useing and a plastic spoon to scrape,,, the acetone only slightly softened it , i was amazed it wouldnt do more.
     
  10. Chillwag

    Chillwag Light Load Member

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    Now you just need a little aluminum square to rivet to the cab extender and your set
     
  11. d-man57

    d-man57 Light Load Member

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    I remove them every other year, that way with two on there the sticker doesn't rip so easy. A heat gun helps and our shop always has some of that goo b gone, don't know if it's the best but it works. I like the company's that display them like kills on a WW II fighter plane.
     
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