 Removing glue residue for vinyl numbers, how to do it without wrecking paint? |
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| nine14cats |
 Nov 10 2005, 12:50 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo  Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None  |
What's the best method for removing the glue residue left by vinyl numbers? A heat gun at low setting makes taking the numbers off easy, but how about the glue that's left?
Goof off? Thanks, Bill P. |
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| Series9 |
Nov 10 2005, 12:52 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
Mineral spirits.
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| Aaron Cox |
Nov 10 2005, 12:54 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
wont that eat the paint? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) |
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| john rogers |
Nov 10 2005, 12:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 4-March 03 From: Chula Vista CA Member No.: 391 |
I use WD-40 and it also takes off the marks on the hood and fenders left by rubber chunks when racing. Does not hurt paint, of course mine is genuine Mexican Dupont so it is pretty strong!!!! Wipe with some quick detailing spray afterwards.
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| Series9 |
Nov 10 2005, 01:00 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
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| Porsche Rescue |
Nov 10 2005, 01:13 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
Best thing to use is a product called "Goof Off". It is intended for removing adhesives (and other stuff). Great product. I use it for many purposes. Find it at Home Depot and most hardware stores. Will have no effect on auto paint.
edit: guess you know about it already |
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| nomore9one4 |
Nov 10 2005, 01:23 PM
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Member of the Eastcoast Thread Killers Club Group: Members Posts: 2,666 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Pittsburgh,Pa.15237 Member No.: 14 Region Association: None |
Wd-40 its in everyones toolbox. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)
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| groot |
Nov 10 2005, 01:29 PM
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Dis member Group: Members Posts: 896 Joined: 17-December 03 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,444 |
Race gas.....may hurt the paint.
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| lapuwali |
Nov 10 2005, 01:41 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743  |
Goof-Off and lots of elbow grease, usually. I had to resort to acetone on one set of bike bodywork once, which removed SOME paint, but not enough to even dull the finish. I'd not recommend getting that drastic, however.
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| Mark Henry |
Nov 10 2005, 01:54 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
If you know a body guy ask him for some Pre-cleano.
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| ClayPerrine |
Nov 10 2005, 02:13 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,477 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille 
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Stuff called "Goo-Gone". Removes glue residue from painted surfaces.
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| BMartin914 |
Nov 10 2005, 02:48 PM
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Isn't goof off xylene?
Xylene eats paint and melts plastic (in my experience). |
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| pfierb |
Nov 10 2005, 03:42 PM
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oldest member Group: Members Posts: 606 Joined: 1-May 05 From: The sign of good government in Connecticut is to keep raising taxes Member No.: 4,008 |
Auto tar remover works well and no paint damage.
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| bd1308 |
Nov 10 2005, 03:44 PM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
I know from experience it does melt plastic.... i used it to take off scuff marks on computer cases with this stuff....its powerful, but you cant use too much. If you let it set without touching it for a minute or four, the plastic will "dry". dunno if that helps any.... b |
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| KenH |
Nov 10 2005, 04:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 680 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Gilroy, CA Member No.: 156 |
Gee - I thought 76 was a pretty good number.
Check at your local auto paint store for a Dupont product called "Prep-Sol". Removes "stuff" without harming the paint. If not Dupont, I am sure they have and equivilant. Ken |
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| nine14cats |
Nov 10 2005, 05:19 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
Thanks for the list of ideas guys! I should have no problem cleaning off the glue scum... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
Ken, I like the number 76 that is on the car. In fact, the number is not taken for PRC, so that works. And if I just add a 1 to the 76 I get 761, which is not taken for PCA region or Zone 7. Mostly, I need to take off scum from previous stickers. Thanks, Bill P. |
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| Kargeek |
Nov 10 2005, 05:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 555 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 430 |
WD40 works good...I also use a product available at auto detail supply shops called "Beauty Shine"...some kind of solvent that removes tar, sticker residue..comes in gallon cans. Great stuff.
3-M has a product called adheasive remover... Beauty shine solvent |
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| Allan |
Nov 10 2005, 05:31 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) Turtlewax Bug & Tar remover. Works gud... |
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| Yoei66 |
Nov 10 2005, 05:46 PM
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My ride Group: Members Posts: 168 Joined: 28-February 05 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 3,682 |
In the past I've used a hair drier to heat up the area where the glue is. Once heated the adhesive becomes gooey easily wipes off with mineral spirits or alcohol. Worked for me many times with bumber stickers on painted surfaces.
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| ChrisFoley |
Nov 10 2005, 11:59 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,933 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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I use brake cleaner. It seems to work as well as all the other solvents. In my experience none of them works all that well - several applications are required to remove all the residue.
I have heard of but never seen a kind of eraser that goes in a drill and is used to remove the entire decal. I think they are available at auto paint suppliers. |
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