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Carole Anne
07-05-2009, 22:02
So further to my wheel coming loose thread the garage tried loctite (spelling?) to try and keep nuts tight. They have left loctite finger prints on the alloy which I now can't get off.

Sounds stupid but it is really annoyinng any suggestions? Have tried turps.

Carole Anne
2 live
07-05-2009, 22:11
dont try turps......chances are ud take the paint off.....lol


try a paint cleaner, megs or AG. if its really stubborn, get urself a claybar kit, n spend a few hours cleanin ;)
Carole Anne
07-05-2009, 22:15
Ta 2live

Only did a tiny tiny bit of turps and washed it straight off honest:oops:

To be honest the alloys are a mess anyway its just the marks are annoying me.

Should have said tried Megs paint cleaner 1st guess it is time to buy a clay bar.

CA
Jamie.
07-05-2009, 22:18
I cant see a clay bar getting it off, not abbrasive enough?
Wobba
07-05-2009, 22:18
Well, normally a clay bar people associate with the paint work on the body, but it can remove things like over spray so I don't see why it wouldn't work.
will leake
07-05-2009, 22:37
The best thing to use is "standard thinners" from your local car parts store, it only costs £5 an will get anything off (will take the paint off if left on). :idea:
summeh
07-05-2009, 23:18
try autoglym 'tar and glue' remover? 4quid from hafrauds.
Wobba
07-05-2009, 23:26
Might be worth asking the guys at www.detailingworld.com
katbloke
08-05-2009, 07:18
First off as its the softest and chemical free option try using detailing clay,then if that doesnt work try autoglym bug and tar remover might help desolve it, if it looks like its going to work but needs abit more step up to autosmarts tardis.

As with anything try a hidden test area if possible, but tardis is commonly used as a tar removed on alloy wheels and lower body panels
Carole Anne
08-05-2009, 10:51
Thanks guys will give those things a try :D

Carole Anne
Richardcard1974
08-05-2009, 12:45
This is dead simple:

Drive to garage
Ask them to remove the prints
If they fail to return the alloys to the condition prior to the propblem hand over letter requesting new alloys within 14 days or you will proceed with legal action in a small claims court.
col
08-05-2009, 18:27
A bit confrontational.......but in this case i like your style!
schakal
08-05-2009, 18:36
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BHru2cDEPhs/R2C0EydgSXI/AAAAAAAAAEA/QPapX8DIIdw/s400/chuck_norris_toilet_paper2.png


:D
Jamie.
08-05-2009, 18:38
LOL^^^^
Carole Anne
08-05-2009, 20:02
This is dead simple:

Drive to garage
Ask them to remove the prints
If they fail to return the alloys to the condition prior to the propblem hand over letter requesting new alloys within 14 days or you will proceed with legal action in a small claims court.

Errrrrrr let me think...........................................NO :roll: and you are preaching to the preacher hun :)

I will however get some Chuck Norris toilet paper maybe that will remove the finger prints :lol:

Carole Anne