BODY MOULDING SOLUTIONS

Abstract

A solution for use in removing a double sided adhesive tape from mouldings and which can have the further property of conditioning the moulding for re-use. The solution comprising an admixture of ingredients which can synergistically function to give the desired properties and advantages. The mixture comprising: (a) a ratio of about 1:1 of Kerosene:Diesel; (b) 1 to 10% by vol. of an additive comprising a highly aromatic hydrocarbon solvent; and (c) 0 to 10% by vol. of perfume.

Claims

1. A solution for use in removing the double sided adhesive tape from vehicle body mouldings, the solution comprising: (a) a ratio of about 1:1 of Kerosene:Diesel; (b) 1 to 10% by vol. of an additive comprising a highly aromatic hydrocarbon solvent; and (c) 0 to 10% by vol. of perfume.

2. A solution according to claim 1, wherein the additive comprising a highly aromatic hydrocarbon solvent is present in an amount of at most 5% by vol.

3. A solution according to claim 1, wherein the solution comprises: (a) 45% vol. Diesel Fuel (b) 45% vol. Straight Cut Kerosene (c) 5% vol. Eucalyptus oil (d) 5% vol. highly aromatic hydrocarbon solvent.

4. A solution according to claim 1, wherein the highly aromatic hydrocarbon solvent is ShellSol A150 available from the Shell Company.

5. A solution according to claim 1, when used to remove double sided adhesive tape from a vehicle body moulding comprising a thermoplastic olefin.

6. A solution according to claim 5, wherein the thermoplastic olefin has a thickness greater than about 8 mm.

7. A solution when used to remove double sided adhesive tape from a vehicle body moulding comprising a thermoplastic olefin, the solution comprising: (e) 45% vol. Diesel Fuel (f) 45% vol. Straight Cut Kerosene (g) 5% vol. Eucalyptus oil (h) 5% vol. ShellSol 150.

8. A solution for use in removing the double sided adhesive tape from vehicle body mouldings, the solution comprising: (a) a ratio in the range of from 1:1 to 1:1.5 Kerosene:Diesel; (b) 1 to 10% by vol. of an additive comprising a highly aromatic hydrocarbon solvent; and (c) 0 to 10% by vol. of perfume.

9. A method of treating a vehicle body moulding to remove double sided adhesive tape from the vehicle body mouldings, the method comprising the steps of: bringing the vehicle body moulding into contact with a solution comprising: (a) a ratio of about 1:1 of Kerosene:Diesel; (b) 1 to 10% by vol. of an additive comprising a highly aromatic hydrocarbon solvent; and (c) 0 to 10% by vol. of perfume; waiting a period of time sufficient for the solution to have an effect of the double sided adhesive tape; removing the vehicle body moulding from the solution; and removing the double sided tape.

10. A method according to claim 9, wherein the vehicle body moulding comprising a thermoplastic olefin.

11. A method according to claim 10, wherein the thermoplastic olefin body moulding has a thickness greater than 8 mm.

12. A method according to claim 9, wherein the step of waiting a period of time, comprises waiting at least three hours.

13. A method according to claim 9, wherein the method further includes the step of preparing the solution prior to use.

14. A method of treating a vehicle body moulding to remove double sided adhesive tape from the vehicle body mouldings, the method comprising the steps of: bringing the vehicle body moulding into contact with a solution comprising: (a) (a) a ratio in the range of from 1:1 to 1:1.5 Kerosene:Diesel; (d) 1 to 10% by vol. of an additive comprising a highly aromatic hydrocarbon solvent; and (e) 0 to 10% by vol. of perfume; waiting a period of time sufficient for the solution to have an effect of the double sided adhesive tape; removing the vehicle body moulding from the solution; and removing the double sided tape.

15. A method according to claim 14, wherein the vehicle body moulding comprising a thermoplastic olefin.

16. A method according to claim 15, wherein the thermoplastic olefin body moulding has a thickness greater than 8 mm.

17. A method according to claim 14, wherein the step of waiting a period of time, comprises waiting at least three hours.

18. A method according to claim 14, wherein the method further includes the step of preparing the solution prior to use.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Example 1

[0034] Solution I (200 litres): [0035] 50% BP Diesel Fuel [0036] 30% Straight Cut Kerosene [0037] 10% Eucalyptus oil [0038] 10% Shell Sol 150
Solution II (200 litres): [0039] 45% BP Diesel Fuel [0040] 45% Straight Cut Kerosene [0041] 5% Eucalyptus oil [0042] 5% Shell Sol 150

[0043] Soft body mouldings having an adhesive tape adhered thereto were immersed in each of the above solutions and removed at hourly periods to determine whether the adhesive tape could be peeled therefrom. Any swelling in the body moulding was simultaneously noted.

[0044] It was found that the polyurethane and thermoplastic olefin body mouldings treated with solution no. I required 8 hours of soaking before the tape could be removed. This time frame is too long for repair workshop practice. Swelling also occurred.

[0045] The body mouldings treated with solution no. II took 3 hours of soaking before the tape could be readily removed. The solution did not affect the body mouldings.

Example 2

[0046] 45% BP Diesel Fuel [0047] 45% Straight Cut Kerosene [0048] 10% Shell Sol 150

[0049] It was found that the polyurethane and thermoplastic olefin body mouldings treated with the solution took about 3 hours of soaking before the tape could be readily removed. The solution did not affect the body mouldings.

Example 3

[0050] 49.5 BP Diesel Fuel [0051] 49.5% Straight Cut Kerosene [0052] 1% toluene

[0053] It was found that the polyurethane and thermoplastic olefin body mouldings treated with the solution took about 3 hours of soaking before the tape could be readily removed. The solution did not affect the body mouldings.

[0054] It is to be understood that, if any prior art publication is referred to herein, such reference does not constitute an admission that the publication forms a part of the common general knowledge in the art, in Australia or any other country.

[0055] In the claims which follow and in the preceding description of the invention, except where the context requires otherwise due to express language or necessary implication, the word comprise or variations such as comprises or comprising is used in an inclusive sense, i.e. to specify the presence of the stated features but not to preclude the presence or addition of further features in various embodiments of the invention.