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> Engine Pad Glue, How to get it off?
Grelber
post Sep 8 2011, 03:15 PM
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Just as it says. I ditched my engine bay pad, and the old glue looks like crap. Any good products out there that will dissolve the glue, but not the paint?
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post Sep 8 2011, 03:52 PM
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QUOTE(Grelber @ Sep 8 2011, 05:15 PM) *

Just as it says. I ditched my engine bay pad, and the old glue looks like crap. Any good products out there that will dissolve the glue, but not the paint?

I lost a saturday doing that job. I used PPG's DX330.
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post Sep 8 2011, 07:59 PM
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QUOTE(Grelber @ Sep 8 2011, 02:15 PM) *

Just as it says. I ditched my engine bay pad, and the old glue looks like crap. Any good products out there that will dissolve the glue, but not the paint?


Hi Greiber,

I was just attacking the same issue with my '73 restoration car:
-First I tried media blasting with walnut shells and found it ineffective.
-Then I dragged out my hand drill with a 6" wire brush and found it did a very good job. I would suggest finding the softest wire brush you can so it will not dig into your paint.

In my case, I was ok with scuffing the paint as I plan to paint the car a new color,
but a softer wheel should serve you well.

Best,
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post Sep 8 2011, 08:01 PM
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Go to any body shop supply house (like paint) and they will have the 3M adhesive remover. It works perfectly.
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post Sep 8 2011, 08:24 PM
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Go to any body shop supply house (like paint) and they will have the 3M adhesive remover. It works perfectly.

lol, that sounds right.

I was going to say to try dry hair cleaner or dry wash, they will take anything off.
BTW if anybody is lookng fo a good anything remover, let me know I'm ordering for work soon. Second thought, may not be legal to sell/ship.
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post Sep 8 2011, 08:27 PM
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QUOTE(Randal @ Sep 8 2011, 07:01 PM) *

Go to any body shop supply house (like paint) and they will have the 3M adhesive remover. It works perfectly.



Oh yea, it doesn't tank any paint off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Sep 8 2011, 08:39 PM
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My stuff might take the paint off, but it will have skull and crossbones poison labels on it, who wants some?

I'll check on the price.
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post Sep 9 2011, 06:45 AM
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Thanks, all. I'll go down to my local auto paint shop and see if I can get some of the 3M stripper.
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post Sep 9 2011, 07:18 AM
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I used goo be gone and a razor blade. Results may vary... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Sep 9 2011, 08:58 AM
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Here is my before and after using the PPG products.


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post Sep 9 2011, 09:05 AM
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Thanks, all. I'll go down to my local auto paint shop and see if I can get some of the 3M stripper.



3M adhesive remover
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post Sep 9 2011, 09:09 AM
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NAPA has it. It comes in either aerosol or in a can about the size of charcoal lighter fluid. Old school, before plastic. LOL.
Solid red with white letters.
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post Sep 9 2011, 09:26 AM
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Purple Stuff worked on mine.
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I've noticed a vast difference in how easy it is to remove the glue. I've safely removed large sections on some cars with brake cleaner, others won't come off with any product and require removal methods that take paint off as well. Some cars have glue that's dry enough to sand off, some cars have glue that gums up sandpaper immediately.

You may have to try a few methods to see what works for your situation. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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post Sep 9 2011, 04:50 PM
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I used a plastic putty knife and brake cleaner... then I saw all the overspray from earlier paint jobs and decided to paint it anyway
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