Guys, thanks for the responses.
Special thanks to Yeti for the kind offer of a skim but I think im going to plum for new pads.
It's my own fault, after a good day out I chose to coat the bike in the stuff opposed to leaving it all night, sadly, i did this in the dark which restricted accuracy somewhat.
It wouldnt be a 'cashburning748' if I wasnt spending money on it... damn.
Any ideas for a mail order service? or flexible openig hours over xmas.
Seasons greetings, take care all.
Mark