Using white spirit on carbon

[jay clock]

I have a road bike with a carbon seat post (real carbon, not just decorative.) I have the residue of a sticker from a race number on it. Warm water and soap is not working, can I use white spirit, and if not what do you suggest?

Thanks

JC

 

[Andy_R]

wd40

 

[jay clock]

off to try that!

 

[ianrauk]

White Spirit will be fine

 

[jay clock]

WD40 helps but is certainly not instant. Will try WS next

 

[Rob3rt]

Doesn't hours of rubbing it with your thumb help?

 

[ianrauk]

Doesn't hours of rubbing it with your thumb help?

The only way

 

[Rob3rt]

I use my right thumb.

 

[ianrauk]

I use my right thumb.

have to be alternate thumbs Rob...especially when it comes down to a big jobbie like wheel rim stickers.

 

[Rob3rt]

have to be alternate thumbs Rob...especially when it comes down to a big jobbie like wheel rim stickers.

Pick with left, rub with right, the periodic lick or spit too, preferably before the item has ever been used, especially wheels, don't want to be licking brake block powder from the brake track by accident!

 

[ianrauk]

Pick with left, rub with right, the periodic lick or spit too, preferably before the item has ever been used, especially wheels, don't want to be licking brake block powder from the brake track by accident!

I have never tried the spit or lick approach. But then again.. my thumbs are pretty strong.

 

[Rob3rt]

TBH, I am just filthy and use it as an excuse to spit indoors!

 

[youngoldbloke]

I use lighter fluid - after all M/C fuel tanks are made from CF.

 

[doctornige]

The best stuff is isopropyl alcohol.

 

[djb1971]

Do not use neat IPA it can damage paint and lacquer. Water it down and do not leave it on to soak.