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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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Adhesive remover?

The plastic window vent visor thingies on my Ex were destroyed by hail earlier this year. Just now getting around to trying to remove what is left of them from my truck.....they are the stick on variety. I do not have anything on hand that will cut the sticky adhesive tape stuck to my doors I have tried Goo Gone and WD40 combined with some gentle scrapping from a plastic putty knife, no luck. Afraid I'm going to damage the paint. Any ideas on what to use?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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Goo Gone should work. You just have to figure a way to allow it soak for a while with out drying. Try soaking some rags and laying on the area you want to remove.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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I was going to suggest Goo gone and WD40 also.....wish i was more help.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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Sometimes heat from a hair dryer will work, along with careful scraping from a plastic putty knife or credit card. Very slow method though.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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I like the 3M General Adhesive Cleaner,
it works great and does not damage painted surfaces etc.
One can last many years. I need another can of it myself.

I used Goo Gone today and it started eating into the black plastic
I was cleaning.
One can last many years.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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WD-40 and heat. It takes time but WD will not damage your paint. That's my 2 cents.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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Would it be easier to buy new visors so you don't have to deal with the adhesive? Did you like them before they were damaged?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 06:01 AM
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I'll second the 3M adhesive remover. Works very well, have used it for years. NAPA has it an your local autobody supply store should have something that works.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 06:32 AM
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Thanks for the reply's. I will look for the 3M stuff and/or try a little heat.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by van_350sd
I like the 3M General Adhesive Cleaner,
it works great and does not damage painted surfaces etc.
One can last many years. I need another can of it myself.

I used Goo Gone today and it started eating into the black plastic
I was cleaning.
One can last many years.
X2 on the 3M stuff. I've got a vat of it in the garage. It works great and won't damage anything the glue's stuck to.
 
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