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Posted by: grantsfo Apr 5 2006, 04:08 PM
What should I use to get all the adhesive off the interior paint as well as in my engine compartment? My paint is in incredible condition it jjust has a bunch of ugly adhesive that was used to adhere the original firewall mats etc.
Posted by: jd74914 Apr 5 2006, 04:16 PM
I hit it lightly with a wire wheel on my grinder and none of the factory paint came off or lost its sheen
Posted by: Dave_Darling Apr 5 2006, 04:22 PM
Brake cleaner also works. If there's much adhesive on there it can turn it into a smeary mess, though. Best to test it on some out-of-the-way place.
--DD
Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Apr 5 2006, 04:26 PM
"Goof Off". Just used it to remove tape residue from plastic, and I've taken duct tape, package sealing tape, and lots of other stuff off with it. The Cap'n
Posted by: trekkor Apr 5 2006, 04:29 PM
I used a single edged razor blade. Use it to scrape that brittle adhesive by holding the razor at a 70-90 degree angle.
Stuff just turns to dust. You'll need to use quite a few razors. When they dull, it'll be obvious.
KT
Posted by: Qarl Apr 5 2006, 05:09 PM
3M adhesive remove. From local Home Depot
White and red can.
I used it on my old 914 to remove the glue for the passenger compartment firewall pad.
Gets nice and high too.
Posted by: jimtab Apr 5 2006, 05:12 PM
| QUOTE (Qarl @ Apr 5 2006, 03:09 PM) |
| 3M adhesive remove. From local Home Depot White and red can. I used it on my old 914 to remove the glue for the passenger compartment firewall pad. Gets nice and high too. |
Listen to Qarl...he is correct...3m adhesive remover is the best...we sell a buttload of it at the store in SF.
Posted by: Joe Ricard Apr 5 2006, 07:14 PM
Peanut butter. no shit try it I promise.
Posted by: riverman Apr 5 2006, 07:22 PM
Those Mr. Clean cleaning sponges work nice too.
Posted by: grantsfo Apr 5 2006, 08:29 PM
| QUOTE (Joe Ricard @ Apr 5 2006, 05:14 PM) |
| Peanut butter. no shit try it I promise. |
Before or after I inhale the 3m stuff?
Posted by: KELTY360 Apr 5 2006, 08:38 PM
Mineral spirits.
Posted by: JOHNMAN Apr 5 2006, 08:41 PM
| QUOTE (Qarl @ Apr 5 2006, 03:09 PM) |
| 3M adhesive remove. From local Home Depot White and red can. I used it on my old 914 to remove the glue for the passenger compartment firewall pad. Gets nice and high too. |
Thats what I use.
Posted by: mudfoot76 Apr 6 2006, 07:26 AM
| QUOTE (Qarl @ Apr 5 2006, 06:09 PM) |
| 3M adhesive remove. From local Home Depot |
Is that safe for the chrome trim too?
Posted by: jimtab Apr 6 2006, 07:32 AM
| QUOTE (mudfoot76 @ Apr 6 2006, 05:26 AM) | ||
Is that safe for the chrome trim too? |
NO DEPOT>...go to a real hardware store....and yes also good on chrome.
Posted by: balljoint Apr 6 2006, 07:41 AM
WD-40 works.
Removed an entire sticker kit from my first pick up truck with it.
Posted by: rjkavanagh Apr 6 2006, 08:25 AM
Yep, WD 40 works great.
Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 6 2006, 09:45 AM
| QUOTE |
| "Goof Off" |
Every garage should have a can, spray or squirt.
Posted by: Rand Apr 6 2006, 11:16 AM
| QUOTE (grantsfo @ Apr 5 2006, 06:29 PM) | ||
Before or after I inhale the 3m stuff? |
No no, you inhale the peanut butter. Sometimes it helps to thin it with maple syrup.
I haven't tried WD40 on the pad adhesive, but it works wonders on small gummy stuff.
Posted by: 914forme Apr 6 2006, 04:50 PM
3M stuff is a great universal cleaner use it all the time. Removes about any form tar to bugs, to well adhesive like it says it would.
Posted by: mikey Apr 6 2006, 06:37 PM
| QUOTE |
| "Goof Off". Just used it to remove tape residue from plastic, and I've taken duct tape, package sealing tape, and lots of other stuff off with it. The Cap'n |
This stuff is great. Removes latex house paint drips on wood floors too.
Posted by: Randal Apr 6 2006, 08:08 PM
| QUOTE |
| "Goof Off". |
Pretty safe!Adhesive remover also really works, in fact some of it is just like paint remover (home depot), so be very careful where you use it with that beautiful paint job.
Posted by: grantsfo Apr 7 2006, 09:57 PM
Bought a can of goof off for $1.79 Wal Mart. So I'll give it a shot.
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