I took some of the molding off of my car to give it a smoother look, but now i can't get the adhesive off. I've tried everything...soap, simple green, tar remover, and adhesive remover. It won't come off no matter what i do. Does anyone know what will take it off without messing up my paint job????
2006-09-17 16:42:57 · 11 answers · asked by sunshine 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Hairdryer/heat gun. It will soften it and combine this with some of the products others suggested like WD-40 , it should do the trick
2006-09-18 10:36:41 · answer #1 · answered by yenkoman1969 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bug and Tar Remover, apply and let it soak for a while, keep it wet and it will soften up, and you can purchase a plastic razor blade at the parts store, this will keep you from actually removing paint and just the adhesive. Wash well afterwards and apply an automotive wax, because the bug and tar remover will take off any wax you have applied to the paint as well.
2006-09-17 16:58:09 · answer #2 · answered by yugie29 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home Depot sells this stuff called Goof Off. It works great for what you are doing. I would do a small area first to make sure the paint doesn't come off. I use it to remove vinyl letters from cargo vans, and have used it for cleaning the adhesive from rubber molding on my trucks. Never had a problem with paint removal.
2006-09-17 16:47:24 · answer #3 · answered by DallasGuy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT USE A RAZORBLADE to remove the adhesive, if there is a sign supply place near you get something called the lil chisler, it is a very hard piece of plastic that is a scraper best thing in the world, good luck
2006-09-18 04:40:32 · answer #4 · answered by bayareart1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, no, dont do any of that stuff, go get you a rubber wheel, they sell it at the hardware store or auto store, it goes in a drill. it is made exactly for this type of removal. it wont damage the paint as long as you dont press the wheel too hard, if you do you will leave a burn, but you dont go fast with it, basicaly you are erasing the stuff off of the paint.then if there is anything left use some wd40 and it will come right off, then wash the truck with soap w/ degreaser in it and water. good as new.
2006-09-17 17:17:57 · answer #5 · answered by bishop 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bug an tar remover , let it sit for about 10 minutes then use warm water to rub off also any house hold cleaner with enzyme will do the trick very well
2006-09-17 16:49:51 · answer #6 · answered by freeby1011 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always use WD40, then wash it the area after to make sure there's none left on the paint just in case. Just spray it on the area, let it sit for a minute, then scrub, repeat a few times if necessary, then wash the area normally.
2006-09-17 17:25:55 · answer #7 · answered by Parish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Razor Blade or GOO B GONE. Razor Blade is your best bet.
2006-09-17 16:46:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
try "Goof Off" sold in grocery stores or walmart, kmart. ect
only about $2
2006-09-17 16:48:47 · answer #9 · answered by shawn s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
goo gone best
2006-09-17 20:25:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋