getting adhesive off leather trim

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glenbat
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Post Thu Dec 29, 2005 9:42 am

having removed the tacky BMW logo stickers from the rear head leather rests (black) they've left a nasty adhesive on them. I've tried zymol and also liquid leather cleaner and conditioner but to no avail :x :x
Just wondered if any of you have any advice?
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Post Thu Dec 29, 2005 9:51 am

fairy liquid? test on a small patch first

upholstery cleaner? as above

WD40!! no need to test it will remove the adhesive, then try 1 or 2 to remove the stain!

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Post Thu Dec 29, 2005 9:54 am

try covering it with a sticker or an emblem... LOL!

Heat it with a hair dryer and pick at it gently.
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Post Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:13 pm

thanx for that post glen, given me confidence to remove the BMW badges off my headrests as well, anyone knows my car will be happy to hear that news :chuckle:
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Post Fri Dec 30, 2005 2:39 am

Try some Autoglym tar remover on a cloth, and have some fairy liquid at hand to remove the tar remover. A quick rub with the tar remover then fairy should do the trick. treat the leather afterwards because more than likely you will remove what ever protection is on it, what ever method you use.
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Post Mon Jan 02, 2006 7:03 pm

You could try sulphuric acid. That bumps anything off! winkeye

But, you wouldn't do your leather any good. :cry:

Joke aside, I hope you find what you need, maybe a dab of petrol may help??

Good luck. winkeye
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