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Old Mar 31, 2017 | 11:27 PM
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Does anyone know of a solvent that will dissolve 50 year old 3M weather stripping adhesive without removing the paint?
 
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Old Apr 1, 2017 | 01:11 AM
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Try a hot air gun and one of those nylon window install tools.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2017 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Glens67
Try a hot air gun and one of those nylon window install tools.
Good suggestion, thanks.
 
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Get a can of this. It won't harm the paint. (3M 08984)

 
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3M adhesive remover... or Goo-gone.

... cover it with cling wrap to slow evaporation and ensure full contact.
 
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