How to remove sticky label from chrome lights?

[Sean Delere]

Major problem that some of you must have found an answer to over the years.

We have just bought three new light fittings which all have 12 stems for 12 bulbs. Every stem has 2 labels on them stating bulb size and warning it will get hot.

All very useful information I am sure - but how the hell do you get these things off. They peel off no problem but leave behind the glue. The fitting is chrome plated.

So far we have tried Nail varnish remover, flash and sugar soap all with limited success.

Any ideas please???

Sean

[The3rd Earl Of Derby]

Brasso, the swab type rather than liquid. If they're ceiling lights why worry,you won't see it.

[Stuart]

WD 40works well altho' you can get stuff that is made especially for removing the label residue

Stuart

[Nigel Molesworth]

Chewing Gum remover, citrus oil solvent.

[Chris Bacon]

White spirit or paraffin.

[Roger Mills]

You can buy a liquid called - wait for it - "Sticky Stuff Remover" which usually does a good job on label residue. You can get it at places like Lakeland.

[Nemesis]

Meths

[ARWadsworth]

Nail polish remover (acetone?)

Adam

[The3rd Earl Of Derby]

You need specsavers mate. ;-)

[ARWadsworth]

You will have to expand on that as I cannot see.

Adam

[ARWadsworth]

Bollocks. I missed the smiley.

Adam

[The Natural Philosopher]

Surprised nail varnish remover didn't work..cellulose thinners or white spirit usually works.

Petrol works to IIRC.

[Bob Eager]

!!!!!

[Marcus Fox]

There are two types - one is isopropyl alcohol and the other is acetone.

Marcus

[meow2222]

I bet HF would remove it. Lighter fluid is more practical.

NT

[Mike Harrison]

Dab off with sticky tape

[Andrew Mawson]

stems for 12

warning it will

Lighter fluid - (the sort used in old fashioned cigarette lighters that you top up with liquid and sold in a little yellow can with a spout that seals) is absolutely brilliant for removing sticky labels

AWEM

[John McLean]

I've used insect/fly spray in the past. Jaymack

[Dan Evans]

try white spirit

[John McLean]

The advantage of using insect/fky killer is that most households have a can. Spray it on the glue and lleave for a few minutes, then wipe off. Try it! Jaymack