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Posted by: ringerdc Oct 11 2013, 10:25 PM

any advice on what product and/or techniques to remove the residual adhesive from the engine compartment after removing the rubber insulation pad?

Posted by: r_towle Oct 11 2013, 10:26 PM

3m adhesive remover

Posted by: mrbubblehead Oct 11 2013, 11:37 PM

goof off and elbow grease.

Posted by: Steve Oct 11 2013, 11:50 PM

I tried goof off, 3m adhesive remover and then a scraper. Then I ended up with a wire wheel and ended up having to prime and paint it. Major hassle.

Posted by: ringerdc Oct 12 2013, 12:39 AM

That is what I am trying to avoid.

Posted by: Rand Oct 12 2013, 02:42 AM

This is simple. What new surface do you want??

If paint, then fuck it and take the big ass sander to it. Power tools with abrasives all the way. Then prime and paint. (I went with the hammered finish paint)

If you prefer fabric or something, then who cares, just re-glue the new material to it.

If you encounter rust, then obviously that needs to be treated first.

Posted by: Randal Oct 12 2013, 11:46 AM

+1

It takes time and multiple applications, but works.

In the trunk I just went for it with a HF grinder with wire wheel attachment.