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> help removing old sail panel/roll bar glue
silver74insocal
post Mar 16 2011, 06:11 PM
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i've tried nothing and i'm all out of ideas (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) jk. goof off and brake cleaner dont even seem to dent it. is there any easy method? or just a healthy dose of elbow grease and a plastic scraper?

any help will get you much appreciation and a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) drank in your honor
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post Mar 16 2011, 07:01 PM
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By the time you find a solvent to cut through the adhesive and finally get it scraped off, you might as well get yourself some aircraft stripper and take it down to bare metal. That stuff is nasty and gets worse with age.

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post Mar 16 2011, 07:09 PM
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QUOTE(Cheapsnake @ Mar 16 2011, 06:01 PM) *

By the time you find a solvent to cut through the adhesive and finally get it scraped off, you might as well get yourself some aircraft stripper and take it down to bare metal. That stuff is nasty and gets worse with age.

Tom

well thats encouraging (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) thanks
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post Mar 16 2011, 09:24 PM
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Goof-off worked for me. Maybe try a more agressive solvent on a rag and let it sit on top of the glue.
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post Mar 16 2011, 09:27 PM
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What are you going to do with the sails? Leave them bare or put vinyl back on? If vinyl.. just sand down any high spots and re-apply adhesive for the next vinyl...
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post Mar 16 2011, 09:28 PM
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3M brand adhesive remover sold in bodyshop supply stores.
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post Mar 16 2011, 10:19 PM
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thanks for the responses guys. new vinyl is going on but i would imagine the adhesive would work better if old glue is completely removed. gues i'll head to the body shop supply house tomorrow, thanks guys (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Dave
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post Mar 17 2011, 10:43 AM
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Have you tried straight acetone?
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post Mar 17 2011, 11:40 AM
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3m adhesive remover, 3m gasket remover, alchohol, acetone, laquer thinner.
Of the last three, one of them will get it.

That is the order I would go.
Let none of these hit the rest of the paint....cover that area below with plastic.
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post Mar 17 2011, 12:48 PM
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3m adhesive remover, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)
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post Mar 17 2011, 02:34 PM
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Acetone may remove the paint...

Seems to me its just rubber-based cement, and that plain ole paint thinner will take it off.
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post Mar 17 2011, 02:46 PM
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Acetone may remove the paint...

Seems to me its just rubber-based cement, and that plain ole paint thinner will take it off.

On the stock paint on my VW, my BMW, and my 914, acetone did not harm the paint...nor did laquer thinner or alchohol.

Have alot of pine trees here and I get sap on them.,....which seems impervious to anything I can buy aside from sandpaper.

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post Mar 17 2011, 03:58 PM
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Last time I did it (20+ years ago) I thought about acetone, but it's way too volatile and not exactly good for your lungs. Used 3m adhesive remover copiously & let it sit for about 30 minutes. Used a plastic scraper & got most of it. Used my fingers to get the little balls that just moved around. Takes some patience, but it'll come off. Ventilate!
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post Mar 17 2011, 04:35 PM
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post Mar 17 2011, 04:49 PM
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80 grit sanding disc on a 4" angle grinder... That will take it off... and the paint... and your skin... and... and... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
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post Mar 17 2011, 04:57 PM
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3M remover works great!!
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post Mar 17 2011, 05:08 PM
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QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Mar 17 2011, 02:58 PM) *

Last time I did it (20+ years ago) I thought about acetone, but it's way too volatile and not exactly good for your lungs. Used 3m adhesive remover copiously & let it sit for about 30 minutes. Used a plastic scraper & got most of it. Used my fingers to get the little balls that just moved around. Takes some patience, but it'll come off. Ventilate!
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Acetone is virtually harmless unless swallowed. However, don't smoke when you use it.

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post Mar 17 2011, 05:10 PM
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QUOTE(windforfun @ Mar 17 2011, 07:08 PM) *

QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Mar 17 2011, 02:58 PM) *

Last time I did it (20+ years ago) I thought about acetone, but it's way too volatile and not exactly good for your lungs. Used 3m adhesive remover copiously & let it sit for about 30 minutes. Used a plastic scraper & got most of it. Used my fingers to get the little balls that just moved around. Takes some patience, but it'll come off. Ventilate!
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Acetone is virtually harmless unless swallowed. However, don't smoke when you use it.

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Handling Acetone is not safe...read the MSDS.
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post Mar 17 2011, 05:17 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) A friggin men, that stuff heads straight for your liver. Maybe we can get the good Dr.E to weigh in on this. What's osmosis? Back on track...Body shops also sell a rubber wheel for removing glue/mastic crap but I don't know if it would work on the hardened Wurth's stuff. Anyone?
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post Mar 17 2011, 05:29 PM
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From the MSDS for acetone:

Potential Health Effects:

Inhalation:
Inhalation of vapors irritates the respiratory tract. May cause coughing, dizziness, dullness, and headache. Higher concentrations can produce central nervous system depression, narcosis, and unconsciousness.
Ingestion:
Swallowing small amounts is not likely to produce harmful effects. Ingestion of larger amounts may produce abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Aspiration into lungs can produce severe lung damage and is a medical emergency. Other symptoms are expected to parallel inhalation.
Skin Contact:
Irritating due to defatting action on skin. Causes redness, pain, drying and cracking of the skin.
Eye Contact:
Vapors are irritating to the eyes. Splashes may cause severe irritation, with stinging, tearing, redness and pain.
Chronic Exposure:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may produce severe irritation or dermatitis.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Use of alcoholic beverages enhances toxic effects. Exposure may increase the toxic potential of chlorinated hydrocarbons, such as chloroform, trichloroethane.
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