 Sail vinyl replacement, Removing the glue???? |
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| computers4kids |
 May 9 2007, 10:31 PM
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Love these little cars!  Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None  |
I replaced all my sail vinyl when I had the car painted a year ago...unfortunately one of the sails have a couple of air bubbles that have developed over the last year. I want to remove the vinyl and re-lay it down again.
My question...I should be able to get the vinyl up without hurting it...it was initially applied with 3M spray adhesive. I need to remove the glue off the car sail and the back of the vinyl. What is the best stuff to remove the glue on both surfaces without ruining the vinyl? Laquer thinner? Thanks |
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| swood |
May 9 2007, 10:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,839 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Strong Beach Member No.: 251 Region Association: None |
Maybe 3M adhesive remover? I just got some for the backpad adhesive (cabin side of firewall).
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| John |
May 9 2007, 10:34 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
On the car, I would use 3M adhesive remover. It works well. On the vinyl, I am not sure. You could try using the remover on the vinyl as well , but you may want to use small amounts to make sure that it is not damaged.
Just my $0.02 |
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| computers4kids |
May 9 2007, 10:39 PM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
Since the vinyl is all new, and I'm assuming it's aftermarket...can't remember...bought it from some member. I'm hoping to save the one piece of vinyl so I don't have to try to match it.
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| Eric_Shea |
May 10 2007, 12:14 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Sail vinyl kits are cheap. The only way to do this "right" is to simply get a new kit. (under $40 clams right?)
I used "Goof-Off" to get the adhesive off my car. John's right... I'm not sure the adhesive would work on the vinyl. Vinyl is a gauze base which is adhered (sic) to the vinyl. The remover would probably damamge it. Just buy new... |
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| Grelber |
May 10 2007, 12:21 PM
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Insert favorite Don Rickles joke here. Group: Members Posts: 690 Joined: 30-May 06 From: McKinney, Texas Member No.: 6,107 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Before you do that, try an old wallpaper trick. Put a SMALL hole in the middle of the bubble with a straight pin. Then, put a towel over the bubble and press for a couple of seconds with a hot iron. The iron heats up the glue, and usually reseals the bubble (and the hole).
If it doesn't work, you needed a new one anyway. |
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| tracks914 |
May 10 2007, 04:56 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,083 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Timmins, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 153 Region Association: None  |
QUOTE(Grelber @ May 10 2007, 10:21 AM)  Before you do that, try an old wallpaper trick. Put a SMALL hole in the middle of the bubble with a straight pin. Then, put a towel over the bubble and press for a couple of seconds with a hot iron. The iron heats up the glue, and usually reseals the bubble (and the hole). If it doesn't work, you needed a new one anyway. Or better yet, get a large hypodermic needle. Inject a small amount of adhesive remover into the bubble. Just enough to soften the glue. Work it around the bubble then squeeze as much of it out the hole as you can. As the adhesive evaporates the glue will reset. If that doesn't work, buy a new piece and do it right. |
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| computers4kids |
May 10 2007, 08:51 PM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ May 10 2007, 11:14 AM) Sail vinyl kits are cheap. The only way to do this "right" is to simply get a new kit. (under $40 clams right?) I used "Goof-Off" to get the adhesive off my car. John's right... I'm not sure the adhesive would work on the vinyl. Vinyl is a gauze base which is adhered (sic) to the vinyl. The remover would probably damamge it. Just buy new... I have no problem with buying a new kit...I want to just replace the one side...the other two are perfect. Unless I order from the same supplier (which I have no idea who I bought it from)...it won't match. QUOTE(Grelber @ May 10 2007, 11:21 AM) Before you do that, try an old wallpaper trick. Put a SMALL hole in the middle of the bubble with a straight pin. Then, put a towel over the bubble and press for a couple of seconds with a hot iron. The iron heats up the glue, and usually reseals the bubble (and the hole). Worth a try If it doesn't work, you needed a new one anyway. QUOTE(tracks914 @ May 10 2007, 03:56 PM) QUOTE(Grelber @ May 10 2007, 10:21 AM) Before you do that, try an old wallpaper trick. Put a SMALL hole in the middle of the bubble with a straight pin. Then, put a towel over the bubble and press for a couple of seconds with a hot iron. The iron heats up the glue, and usually reseals the bubble (and the hole). If it doesn't work, you needed a new one anyway. Or better yet, get a large hypodermic needle. Inject a small amount of adhesive remover into the bubble. Just enough to soften the glue. Work it around the bubble then squeeze as much of it out the hole as you can. As the adhesive evaporates the glue will reset. If that doesn't work, buy a new piece and do it right. Another great idea |
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