Sticky body work???

[jules30]

hi all

wondered if anyone could give me advice or have had this problem to and knows how to get rid of it.

the panels on my bike have become sticky as though there is a residue on them that was there anyway but has suddenly become all sticky.

if i try rubbing it with my finger it just makes it worse.
hope this makes sense, anyone got any tips

thanks

jules

[dmilo]

Hey Jules,
Is it tree sap ? here in the states we have "goo off" it gets road grime , tree sap, labels any mild adhesives etc off. Becareful of what product you use make sure its safe for use on plastic
Im sure a hardware or auto store could help
dmilo

[Ginger Phil]

Try some bug & tar remover first, there's loads of good ones in Halfords for a fiver a bottle - Turtle Wax is a good one.

If that doesn't work try some T-Cut, that'll definitely do the trick.

[jules30]

many thanks, will have a little trip to halfords tomorrow then.

jules

[lazyboi]

dunno if its too late, but try white spirit! will most certainly remove it!

[jules30]

thanks everyone, i bought some stuff off ebay haven't had chance to try it yet as been on holiday, going to try this week. if not will try the white spirit

jules

[jules30]

right quick update, it doesn't appear to be tree sap, the sticky stuff seems to be the matt finish on the plastic as when i've rubbed it off with those wipes it leaves it nice and shiny underneath,

thats great and it looks better but going to be a lot of hard work getting the whole lot off. do you think white
spirit would work better and quicker.

thanks all again

jules

[Ginger Phil]

White spirit is usually good at removing stuff like that, it won't do any harm to try.