Help - need to get sticky backing off facings

[JonnyW]

A few years ago when my son was born, to keep light out his room to help him sleep, we used a Velcro blind that we stuck onto Velcro strips (hooks) that were stuck onto the facings around his window.

A good solution at the time as here in Shetland during the summer, it never gets dark!!!

The thing is not used now, so I removed the sticky Velcro strips off the facings. Well the strips came off, but the gum/glue backing didn't.

What an absolute nightmare to try and get off. I've tried everything I could think off: White spirit, nail varnish remover etc etc. All failed to dissolve the gum.

Any idea guys? I thought about nitromors! And then a little varnish. Horrible stuff though.

Thanks

Jonny

 

[JSW]

Tried WD40? Meant to be a very good adhesive releasant.

 

[Chrispy]

Have you tried Wd40? I think it works on some.
Snap!

 

[JonnyW]

Thanks guys. I'll give it a try.

I'll try anything.

Jonny

 

[blackrodd]

This is what I used to remove the mess left An over exuberant Policeman decided 'Er indoors drivers window was"Tinted" too dark, without a light meter, and after I'd got the MOT Man to check it over with his, for this very reason.
Link below, It may "Chip" off when dry, or, as mentioned a softener is better.
Regards Rodders

http://www.toolandfix.com/stanley-0-28- ... Avf88P8HAQ

 

[thick_mike]

I use coconut oil to get gum residue off LP sleeves from old stickers...might be worth a go?

Also heat from a hairdryer to soften it will often help.

 

[JonnyW]

Thanks for the replies chaps. Will try all of the above.

Thanks again. Really appreciated.

Jonny

 

[RogerP]

Isopropyl Alcohol

 

[blackrodd]

Isopropyl Alcohol

Keep you're drinking habits to yourself!
Rodders

 

[JonnyW]

Thanks Roger. Appreciated

Jonny

 

[Lons]

hi Jonny

We've used this stuff for years, bought it in a local shop and it lasts a very long time. It's citrus based and amazing the gunge it removes with ease.

http://www.mpdirect.co.uk/p/46240/de-so ... Gwodz38JUA

Shop around as prices vary a lot.

Bob

 

[JonnyW]

Appreciated Bob. Thank you.

I'll give it a go.

Thanks

Jonny