Removing Large amounts of Adhesive Residue

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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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Removing Large amounts of Adhesive Residue

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After removing a poorly installed 3M Clear Bra. There were large amounts of Adhesive residue left behind. In in the process of removing it using

1. Goo Gone spray
2. Plastic warp (keep the goo gone from dry too quickly)
3. Plastic scraper

Any other suggestions?
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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screw using goo gone!

Get a citrus based cleaner, dilute it and spray and let it sit for a bit, then wipe. You can also get a bug and tar remover from walmart/autozone and use that to remove all the stuff.
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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the one goo gone i got from walmart is citrus base. "Planit Power" Lol. seriously i can just wipe it off? I've been scraping it... lol well i finished the front bumper now i needa do the hood.
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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I have used wd40 but not on paint.
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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I promise that this will be your best friend! I used this on 3M double sided tape and it will not ruin plastic or paint! It's under $10 for a can and got it from Baxter auto

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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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So i finished my bumper and i had to do the side mirrors.
I ran out of GOO GONE so i used GOO OFF..



As you can see in the last PHOTO it SUCKS!
GOO GONE WORKS its CITRUS BASE! GAHH gotta finish this tomorrow...

Also heres a photo of my HOOD....

Yeah i know UGLY RITE?! =\
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:11 PM
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Also see if you can find a white scotch bright pad. They are soft enough to use without damaging the surface if you don't over do it. Also any paint and body supply shop will have some more aggressive products. I have even used an eraser product from Snap-on tools called a crud thug for pulling heavy decal residue.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by wrxSTIcy
I promise that this will be your best friend! I used this on 3M double sided tape and it will not ruin plastic or paint! It's under $10 for a can and got it from Baxter auto

Contains Xylene and thats not very clear coat friendly.

http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawe...9lxtD7SSSSSS--
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 06:01 AM
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Invest in Dupont Prep sol (3919S) It will take off that stuff right off with the least amount of effort.

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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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isopropyl alcohol of the highest concentration, can be found at your local convenience store. i would recommend the 90% concentration

not sure how this would affect your paint, its rubbing alcohol cant imagine it would be that bad
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 10:28 AM
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I've used Wd-40, but it was only a small section of the car.
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