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BreezyC
BreezyC
NSW
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BreezyC BreezyC
NSW, 24 posts
8 Feb 2010 7:01pm
Just removed some rail tape now need to remove the glue
already tested unsuccessfully: acetone free nail polish remover, cloudy ammonia and spray and wipe which have successfully stuck the cotton wool to the rail.
So now we need to remove glue and cotton wool. Considering turps or meth but seeking further advice before moving forward. Any ideas.................much appreciated CMC, JJ & PP
MarcusMD
MarcusMD
NSW
60 posts
MarcusMD MarcusMD
NSW, 60 posts
8 Feb 2010 7:17pm
Got any tea tree oil handy? It does most glues, not too sure about metho
M
Makaha
Makaha
1145 posts
Makaha Makaha
1145 posts
8 Feb 2010 4:18pm
Metho's for drinking mate
Th0m0
Th0m0
QLD
529 posts
Th0m0 Th0m0
QLD, 529 posts
8 Feb 2010 6:35pm
I use turps to get the last of the wax residue of my surfboards, so it won't damage the board but not sure if it will get the glue off. Worth a try.
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
VIC
17570 posts
DavidJohn DavidJohn
VIC, 17570 posts
8 Feb 2010 7:38pm
Try eucalyptus oil.. That might work.

DJ
surf4fun
surf4fun
WA
1313 posts
surf4fun surf4fun
WA, 1313 posts
8 Feb 2010 4:51pm
This is like asking what is the best thing to use to get bubble gum out of your hair. Many weird and wonderful old wives tales to come.
BreezyC
BreezyC
NSW
24 posts
BreezyC BreezyC
NSW, 24 posts
8 Feb 2010 8:13pm
Makaha said...

Metho's for drinking mate


Too late we've already cracked the Moet mate
BreezyC
BreezyC
NSW
24 posts
BreezyC BreezyC
NSW, 24 posts
8 Feb 2010 8:17pm
DavidJohn said...

Try eucalyptus oil.. That might work.

DJ


Thanks DJ -
Shopping list - eucalyptus oil - check
Th0m0
Th0m0
QLD
529 posts
Th0m0 Th0m0
QLD, 529 posts
8 Feb 2010 7:36pm
surf4fun said...

This is like asking what is the best thing to use to get bubble gum out of your hair.


scissors
Bertie
Bertie
NSW
1351 posts
Bertie Bertie
NSW, 1351 posts
8 Feb 2010 8:43pm
acetone??
AA
AA
NSW
2167 posts
AA AA
NSW, 2167 posts
8 Feb 2010 10:17pm
Mate you need to soak as much as you can in Eucalyptus oil. The key is to scrape off as much glue as possible with an old credit card - messy, messy!!

The glue is generally too thick for most things to penetrate.

Once scraped Acetone or the Eucalyptus oil will work much better.

A role of paper towels and lots of newspaper make the job easier.

Kids love this job but make it ten times worse!

AA
Tryfan
Tryfan
QLD
256 posts
Tryfan Tryfan
QLD, 256 posts
8 Feb 2010 9:22pm
Mr Miyagi's Wax Off, followed by quick wipe with Metho. Some oils will leave residue.
BreezyC
BreezyC
NSW
24 posts
BreezyC BreezyC
NSW, 24 posts
8 Feb 2010 10:23pm
AA said...

Mate you need to soak as much as you can in Eucalyptus oil. The key is to scrape off as much glue as possible with an old credit card - messy, messy!!

The glue is generally too thick for most things to penetrate.

Once scraped Acetone or the Eucalyptus oil will work much better.

A role of paper towels and lots of newspaper make the job easier.

Kids love this job but make it ten times worse!

AA



Thanks AA....currently all credit cards are in use and we're TINKS (Triple Income No Kids)

PS We will get back to you with the results
laceys lane
laceys lane
QLD
19804 posts
laceys lane laceys lane
QLD, 19804 posts
8 Feb 2010 9:29pm
i'm not a fan of turps. can make a oily mess with the glue. metho for the final wipe is good. also tastes much better with a bit of orange juice for those days when you run out of________, i mean metho's just better for the job

BreezyC
BreezyC
NSW
24 posts
BreezyC BreezyC
NSW, 24 posts
8 Feb 2010 10:38pm
laceys lane said...

i'm not a fan of turps. can make a oily mess with the glue. metho for the final wipe is good. also tastes much better with a bit of orange juice for those days when you run out of________, i mean metho's just better for the job




Thanks for tip.

Update on Shopping List:
Eucalyptus Oil - check
Metho - check
Orange Juice - check

We will report back with results of above.
62mac
62mac
WA
24860 posts
62mac 62mac
WA, 24860 posts
8 Feb 2010 8:14pm
So what tastes better
blueseven
blueseven
QLD
59 posts
blueseven blueseven
QLD, 59 posts
8 Feb 2010 10:44pm
try a product called "solvit- citrus clean"can't rave about it enough,works a treat
removing glue residue from old stickers and pin stripes on boats so should work here.
AA
AA
NSW
2167 posts
AA AA
NSW, 2167 posts
9 Feb 2010 12:31am
blueseven said...

try a product called "solvit- citrus clean"can't rave about it enough,works a treat
removing glue residue from old stickers and pin stripes on boats so should work here.


Thats the one! Works a treat if you scrape as much goo off as possible after first application and then re apply.
hilly
hilly
WA
8120 posts
hilly hilly
WA, 8120 posts
8 Feb 2010 10:10pm


CMC
CMC
QLD
3954 posts
CMC CMC
QLD, 3954 posts
9 Feb 2010 9:56am
Tryfan said...

Mr Miyagi's Wax Off, followed by quick wipe with Metho. Some oils will leave residue.


That's the one, Miyagis. It's a citrus based grease and oil remover. Works great on deck grip glue also. Try to avoid harsh stuff like Turps etc as they will eat into your clear coats common on Compsand EPS boards. Soak it in, let it turn to jelly, scrape off with wax comb then clean with rag and more Miyagis. Done......
BreezyC
BreezyC
NSW
24 posts
BreezyC BreezyC
NSW, 24 posts
9 Feb 2010 7:11pm
Progress Report

6.04pm
Eucalyptus Oil 1hr = 6" + $3.40


seriously considering next option de-sol-vit

Will get back with further test results
blueseven
blueseven
QLD
59 posts
blueseven blueseven
QLD, 59 posts
9 Feb 2010 6:56pm
this is the one I was referring to.

BreezyC
BreezyC
NSW
24 posts
BreezyC BreezyC
NSW, 24 posts
9 Feb 2010 10:28pm
blueseven said...

this is the one I was referring to.




Searching for the sovle-it/de-sol-vit, just trying alternative options.........
Piros
Piros
QLD
7296 posts
Piros Piros
QLD, 7296 posts
9 Feb 2010 9:38pm
Yuk off Grafitti remover but make sure you do it in a well ventilated area it's toxic sh!t , it rips it off , just have heaps of spare rags to mop up the goo.

Rob
MarcusMD
MarcusMD
NSW
60 posts
MarcusMD MarcusMD
NSW, 60 posts
9 Feb 2010 10:53pm
Sandpaper, glass, maybe paint depending and new rail tape?
Other option is to call that chick- Shannon Lush or whatever on ABC who does the cleaning tips!
Sandpaper n glass
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
VIC
17570 posts
DavidJohn DavidJohn
VIC, 17570 posts
9 Feb 2010 11:06pm
You could try some nice cold Coca-Cola.. and when you've drunk it just use some good ol' elbow grease..

DJ
BreezyC
BreezyC
NSW
24 posts
BreezyC BreezyC
NSW, 24 posts
9 Feb 2010 11:35pm
laceys lane said...

i'm not a fan of turps. can make a oily mess with the glue. metho for the final wipe is good. also tastes much better with a bit of orange juice for those days when you run out of________, i mean metho's just better for the job






BreezyC
BreezyC
NSW
24 posts
BreezyC BreezyC
NSW, 24 posts
9 Feb 2010 11:37pm
DavidJohn said...

You could try some nice cold Coca-Cola.. and when you've drunk it just use some good ol' elbow grease..

DJ




laceys lane
laceys lane
QLD
19804 posts
laceys lane laceys lane
QLD, 19804 posts
9 Feb 2010 10:47pm
BreezyC said...

laceys lane said...

i'm not a fan of turps. can make a oily mess with the glue. metho for the final wipe is good. also tastes much better with a bit of orange juice for those days when you run out of________, i mean metho's just better for the job









hey breezyc, if you drink that, i reckon getting glue off your board is the least of your problems.

normally i would say ######
CMC
CMC
QLD
3954 posts
CMC CMC
QLD, 3954 posts
10 Feb 2010 4:50pm
Seriously, I have tried all of these things to get off deck grip glue over the years. When you have to clean the boards for resale in QLD in Summer you find the easiest option.

Simply head to Bunnings and grab some citrus based grease and oil remover. Apply liberally with a rag or cotton ball, allow to soak into the glue to soften and then scrape off, wipe down with Metho at the end to clean perfectly.

It even works to get that dried out crud off your car when the stickers get so old they crack up.
BreezyC
BreezyC
NSW
24 posts
BreezyC BreezyC
NSW, 24 posts
10 Feb 2010 5:56pm
CMC said...

Seriously, I have tried all of these things to get off deck grip glue over the years. When you have to clean the boards for resale in QLD in Summer you find the easiest option.

Simply head to Bunnings and grab some citrus based grease and oil remover. Apply liberally with a rag or cotton ball, allow to soak into the glue to soften and then scrape off, wipe down with Metho at the end to clean perfectly.

It even works to get that dried out crud off your car when the stickers get so old they crack up.


Thanks, But we've had trouble locating citrus based desolvents in the area. We've got a scout out in the field at present and are waiting for the drop off.
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