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 Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 1:30 pm |
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Ok, maybe the wrong forum but I didn't where else to put it.
I got a GTi spoiler today for a bargain price and there's only one thing I can't work out how to do to make it look mint so far.
It has Tigerseal on it and it's been taken off so roughly it's got old paint and primer attached to the old Tigerseal in places. That show you how well this stuff bonds.
This stuff is set rock hard on the spoiler and I need to take it off so I can fit it with new stuff to my car. There is always a solution to any form of glue no matter what it is. With Tigerseal being popular there must be some form of remover.
I'm not going to be the only one who needs help on this issue so all advice and help welcome
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Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 1:33 pm |
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Probably best to cut most of it off with a knife then sand it?
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Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 2:09 pm |
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Cheers Tolkien, it looks like a tough job but shows how tough Tigerseal is
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Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 2:21 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Chisel?
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Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 2:45 pm |
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Looks that way E5 
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Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 3:27 pm |
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just cut it,but be careful while doing so
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Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 4:33 pm |
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I've heard off all sorts of things to try and soften it. A hairdrier, petrol. T and G remover, paint thinner, nail varnish remover. Never tried any of them, and I would use any method involving solvents with caution just in case they damage the spoiler.
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 4:45 pm |
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Cheers Macca and Timon, helpful as always guys. You would think there would be something that's designed to remove it as there's bound to be times there's residue from usage. I'll try to find out a way of contacting the manufacturer to see what they suggest and post the feedback I get
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 5:28 pm |
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Location: Desborough
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I know its a long shot but silicone/sealant remover?
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 2:20 am |
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I have had to remove the stuff twice, It was a very long process with a Stanley blade, A chisel and lots of time and sore fingers. Hence the reason I got asked to do another I turned it down. Way too much effort for what I charged 
I wouldn't suggest using solvents especially if you plan on painting the spoiler afterwards.
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 2:40 am |
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Dremel 
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 2:57 am |
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Blade scraper, then wire-brush wheel attachment on a drill, then sand paper.
Only where new glue will cover it again so it won't show-up.
I doubt solvents would do sfa unless you tried paint-stripper in which case it will need masking all around.
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 3:49 pm |
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Cheers guys.
I've set to work with the stanley knife and God this stuff is tough. I'll get a wire brush attachment this week as I need one anyway for stripping my old wheels. And yeah Dave I won't be doing this again matey
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Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 6:45 pm |
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Cheers guys.
I've set to work with the stanley knife and God this stuff is tough. I'll get a wire brush attachment this week as I need one anyway for stripping my old wheels. And yeah Dave I won't be doing this again matey |
Mind you don't damage any non-glued part.
Might be worth masking it before doing the brush.
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Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 6:06 am |
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Yeah I'll be masking it before the brush V. Whoever put the Tiger Seal on did a very clean job so it won't be too tricky using the brush but still better safe than sorry. There's a small brush attachment at B&Q for a couple of quid so I'll pick one up tomorrow and give it a go.
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