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Removing old plastic film remnants from wood-effect PVC door

  • 24-09-2014 2:26pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 786 ✭✭✭


    Recently moved into a house that was empty for a while. The outer doors look to be composite wood-effect doors.

    The previous owners left the plastic on the doors for a long time, years it looks like and there are remnants of it attached. Glue or plastic residue.
    I have attached links to a couple of (large) pictures.

    I'm not sure what, if anything the previous owners did to remove it.

    It's very awkward to get off. I don't want to damage the door itself.
    Any suggestions as to how to go about removing it easily and without damage to the doors?
    http://omg.wthax.org/7ZCapQ.jpg
    http://omg.wthax.org/778Pzw.jpg


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭jack of all


    Looks unusual but the usual DIY solution suggested for removing adhesive residue like this is gently heat up the affected area with a hair dryer then use a cloth moistened with some white spirit to dissolve the residue. Once you've removed the worst of it, wash thoroughly and maybe try a car polish like Autoglym Super Resin to even out the colour, but be very gentle and try a small inconspicuous area first.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 786 ✭✭✭aw


    Thanks, Jack.


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