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Hi All,

The splash back in our kitchen has rotted so I want to remove it and then re-seal the counter top to the wall and do away with the splash back all together

The back wall is made of stainless steal and the splash back was "glued" to it using some kind of adhesive

The problem I have is there is lots of crud/adhesive still stuck to the stainless steel wall which I need to get off, does anybody have any idea what I could use to get this off relatively easily?

Thanks in advance.

Take care,

Keith
 
As it's stainless steel, presumably you want to be gentle with it so as not to scratch it? I'd try sone sort of solvent applied with paper towels or even cotton wool? Think I've seen glue remover at my local DIY store.
 
Quicksnapper said:
As it's stainless steel, presumably you want to be gentle with it so as not to scratch it? I'd try sone sort of solvent applied with paper towels or even cotton wool? Think I've seen glue remover at my local DIY store.
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The wall already has numerous scratches from cleaning over the years, having said that however I would like to avoid making "deeper" scratches if I can
 
neil_g said:
Depends how tough it is. Nitromors (sp?) will shift most things. We used to use this to shift old bike hire stickers from the frames.
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Thanks Neil, will have a look see at Nitromors
 
If the adhesive is one of these "modern" silicone types like No More Nails etc., then I don't think there is a solvent. I was faced with getting some off a uPVC door and searched for something to use. All the advice was that there was no easy answer. I resorted to using meths. Basically I tried to run the meths behind the adhesive whilst peeling it off with my fingers and a plastic scraper. It took a long while.
 
Have you tried a hair drier? Could soften the glue enough for it to be scraped off using a plastic spatula.
 
Try a cloth dampened with white spirit. Rub gently to see if the glue residue starts peeling off. Failing that, try a hair dryer and rubbing gently. I would avoid scraping with any metal tools unless there's no option.
 
maybe some silcone remover from screfix will do it
 
Always used petrol, gets most glues off, but can't say I've used it indoors.

Scrap the most part off with a new Stanley blade, the petrol will clean the left over off, just using a rag or duster type thing.
 
I'd go with the silicon remover mentioned by Terry.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/unibond-silicone-sealant-remover-150ml/26107
There are holders for Stanley blades so you don't ruin your fingers and keep the blade at the correct angle, normally used by window cleaners.
You could look up window cleaner suppliers in your area. Theres' one in the High St in Edinburgh :)
Finishing off I'd probably use meths.
I really don't fancy using petrol indoors.
 
Thanks for all the suggestions guys

Have to admit I am not to keen on using petrol indoors and in the kitchen at that
 
I would be happy using old 4* petrol indoors but not unleaded. A small amount on a rag wouldn't be too much of a fire risk in a well ventilated area but unleaded has way too much nasty Benzene in it to be healthy.
 
Standard thinners would work but you will need some windows open. You can get a gallon of the stuff for about a £10 at any car refinishing suppliers. I use it all the time at work to remove stickers or the glue left over when taking badges off car panels to get them ready for painting.
 
For my own sanity I will be waiting until I have the house to myself before trying any of the above
 
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