Getting old decal residue off safely

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  • Have a vintage frame that I've slowly but surely peeled the old decals from, but it's left a pretty serious residue on the frame. i've heard wd40 can be magical in getting this kind of stuff off, but have tried a bit with not much luck.

    I'm pretty sure nail polish remover would do the trick but am wary so as not to damage the paint...should I be worried about this or is there nothing to be afraid of?

  • Autoglym metal polish has worked for me.

  • Residue remover work well if you need to buy something. Zippo fuel, lynx deodorant and nail polish are equally effective. I’ve never had an issue taking paint with it.

  • AVOID acetone etc, I've seen it do damage to factory paint and powdercoat. If the remains are plastic / rubber glue then try a little wamth to soften it up. Else GT85 and delicate use of a knife blade will get it done.

  • I've used t-cut as well as brasso in the past. GT85, WD40, lighter fuel work like folks have already said.

    This stuff if you want to buy stuff:
    http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/label-removers/4821277/

  • Thanks guys. Have tried WD40 with little success, will lighter fluid work better perhaps, before going down the buying stuff route?

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