88pathylove Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 hi i drive an 88 SE and im in the middle of peeling off my decals that run down the side of it, and i've run out of stuff to try, and my poor pathy is still STICKY! so if any one knows of any really good solvents to eat sticky (and not harm paint), im all ears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Go to your local Auto Parts store and scour the Paint section for 3M Adhesive Remover. It'll take the goo right off (along with any wax or anything else you've got on your paint). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 After reading the title, and before reading the text of this thread, I was going to give you crap.....dammit man, this is a family board!!! The useful part. WD40 will help break the glue down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 goo gone does wonders... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
govols74n Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 goo gone does wonders... What he said....^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Yep, you can use goof-off, I know people who swear by it for bug and tar removal. IPA (UM, Isopropyl Alcohol) will work, but you may want to spot test first. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I've tried GooGone, Goof-Off and all of the other marketed commercial "anti-goo" products. In my experience, nothing has worked as well as the 3M Adhesive Remover for getting rid of stubborn sticker glue. I soaked a towel in it, and held it over the badging on my old car, stuff fell off without leaving ANY residue on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 nothing has worked as well as the 3M Adhesive Remover I worked for 3M for years and there is one thing I'll swear to. It may cost premium, but they make GOOD products. That said, I've never used what V mentions, but if he'll stand by it, I'm sold. (too bad about the question of his probable 3 legged, 3 toes offsprings) B P.S. IPA is cheaper and you may have some at home. Give it a try. *wink* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 The 3M stuff is basically a blend of Acetone and IPA, with a few other goodies thrown in for good measure. Smells WRETCHED, but works incredibly well. And yeah, a little 4.5oz bottle of it is like $7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathylove Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 yeah.. so tried: alcohol,goo gone, lift off, and gasoline all to no avail, this stuff is really on there. also, any good advice on scrapers that wont hurt paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 OK, acetone as a last resort, but spot check it first!! Other than that, get some plastic bondo scrapers, sharpen them, use whatever chemical loosens the crap the best and scrape useing elbow grease... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyb33 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 what kinda decals were on there man??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SuperSon Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Heat gun or hairdryer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 yeah.. so tried: alcohol,goo gone, lift off, and gasoline all to no avail, this stuff is really on there. also, any good advice on scrapers that wont hurt paint? Tried brake cleaner? Seriously, ever tried to take off the residue that duck tape leaves on paint if it has been there over a week? Brake cleaner will take it right off, might work for you're situation too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisb Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 If you try break cleaner make sure there's no plastic molding around tho. As for scrappers, you can buy a decal removal kit at UAP/NAPA. They have scour wheels that are safe for paint and plastic razor blades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yozsi Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 lighter fluid. the kind you put into wick and zippo lighters. the best @!*% on earth, i tell you what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pathfindero Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Go to your local parts store, ask them for an eraser disk, plug it into your drill and go to town. Job's done in 15 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89_trailboss Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 yup, ereaser disk are CRAZY!!!! they work sooooooo good. its like haveing a googone that is 25x the power and wont leave a scratch on your paint. get one and you will be amazed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 WOW, never heard of eraser disks... I'll check it out. lighter fluid. the kind you put into wick and zippo lighters. the best @!*% on earth, i tell you what. Sheit, totally forgot about that. Ronsonol lighter fluid, contains naptha, excellent for removing labels, tar grease and oil stains. My contractor neighbor had walked through linolium glue and the bottom of his boots were a mass of adhesive. Naptha was the only thing that made any difference but didn't eat the rubber. Don't know how paint safe it is though, but it's pretty cheap. *shrug* B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Word of advice, don't try the lighter fluid in direct sunlight, it might not react well with the paint when it spontaniously combusts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkman Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I have had some success with a solvent called Xylol and WD-40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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