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Old 20th March 2019, 14:19   #11
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I'd be wary of the WD40 idea, your next post would be how do I get rid of the WD40.
Its plant based isn't it?

Got the oil stains that I trampled over our brand new light fawn carpet out with no ill effects just before world war three erupted with a disappointed other half.

Did smell of WD40 for a day or two to be honest but then disappeared.
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Old 20th March 2019, 15:10   #12
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Cellulose thinners on a dampncloth will do the trick, it softens the glue.



I use gun wash for any clean up jobs of this nature.
Could the thinners not also melt the fibres too ?

As yet another suggestion to add to all the above. Chemists sell a solvent remover that is safe for skin for removal of medical adhesives. (Thinking that safe for skin, it should be safe from staining materials too)

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Old 20th March 2019, 15:58   #13
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Thanks for all the ideas fellas, much appreciated. I have tried using glue remover, paint stripper, sealant remover and a hot iron, but I'm still left with a residue. I haven't tried WD40 as I thought the same about smell, plus not sure how much the headrest will absorb the oil.

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Do you know what sort of glue it is? For example, is it an impact/contact adhesive like Bostik or most fabric glues. Or a hard resin type glue such as Araldite? Different glues need different treatments. Having said that, the situation being a large (?) area of a textile surface isn't likely to be easy. Looks like an MG 'badge'.

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Hi TC, Yes its an MG iron on badge which I glued on a few years ago, I thought it look good at the time. I have now begun to dislike the look for some reason, so thought I would removed them.

The glue I used was EVO STIK Impact Adhesive, bit too strong me thinks.

I may have to live with them I guest, and glue them back on.

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I did have a set of red Monaco’s kicking about from my old zt.
I’ll need to have a look to see if I kept them or threw them out.

Bet your wishing you sewed them on now. Doh.


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I did have a set of red Monaco’s kicking about from my old zt.
I’ll need to have a look to see if I kept them or threw them out.

Bet your wishing you sewed them on now. Doh.


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Thanks Wullie, I will keep my fingers crossed.
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Old 20th March 2019, 18:36   #16
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Could steam help loosen the glues hold and make it easier to wipe off the residue? I'm thinking hold under a boiling kettle spout or pan - obviously be careful!

If it was non porous surfaces, orange terpenes / limonene / glue remover (with the former two) would do the job. Never tried it on fabric, so may remove the colour.

Again for a non porous surface, I've had good results by using the label glue side down to remove glue residue by pressing down and removing quickly and repeating many times, like you are dabbing it. Back in the day worked well for removing CD case label residue. Have a look on Wikipedia if you don't know what a CD is.

Baby oil (mineral oil) may work. Does wonders for your street cred as well.
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Old 20th March 2019, 19:11   #17
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Freeze it, pick it, baby wipes ,then heat gun pick glue off,then vanish soap then wash,,,if they come of headrests that is....
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Old 20th March 2019, 19:49   #18
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To be honest gluing the badges back on is the best bet... 99% you will not get an invisible clean up

Glue them back and sell the headrest. Buy a clean pair to replace or offer a swap for clean one's, someone will love those badged ones...
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Old 21st March 2019, 10:45   #19
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I agree with klarzy. Lesser of two evils. A 'rubber' type impact adhesive needs a powerful solvent such as acetone or methylethyl ketone, ethyl acetate, etc. to soften and dissolve it. Wiping the surface with solvent and a rag will simply spread it and push it further into the fabric. The best way is to soak/submerge in solvent for a day or two, like in a dry cleaning process. In effect wash it out. Not really practical for DIY.


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