Has probably been covered before but I cant find what I'm looking for so can anyone give me some advice on what to use to remove 'sticker' residue?

On what surface? Glass?

Here's a few suggestions:

http://briskoda.net/styling-car-care/stubborn-sticker-removal/115216/

As usual, servisol label remover and an old clean cloth.

Available from maplin for about £5 a can.

Meant to say removal from external painted surfaces.

tar and glue remover

if you can get industrial stuff, spray on, leave for a minute, wipe off and rinse.

tar and glue remover

if you can get industrial stuff, spray on, leave for a minute, wipe off and rinse.

Is it safe to use on a gloss painted surface such as a cars?

the stuff i use which is bought from a local chemical supplier is great on paintwork, probably removes wax aswell so after rinsing i recommend giving a polish.

Autoglym Tar and Glue remover should do the trick and is safe on painted areas.

Well seeing that I needed something quick I popped into my local Halfrauds and was alowed to try a couple before buying! The spotty little Oik that served me suggested that the Autoglym Tar & Glue remover was not as good as Sticky Stuff Remover and to my surprise he was right! A bit messy, but did the job

Btw, thanks for all the suggestions as I appreciate this subject has been covered many times before and although it may appear I've ignored your advice I had to get a solution quick as in my haste to remove the stripes i'd left hoooge areas of sticky residue

i agree with hedge, its good stuff. also use some hot soapy water and keep washing over the area lightly. if any still persist then use a microfibre cloth and gently rub over it.

remember to wax the area as there wont be any wax on it now.