Topic: Removing adhesive from paint
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So I got around to taking the dealer name plate off the back of the new car. I need some recommendations on what to use to remove the remaining adhesive 
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3M General Adhesive Remover will do the trick. Also, you may try some WD40, as it will work in a lot of cases. The 3M stuff will definitely get it off, but it will also take any wax off, so you'll need to put a spot of wax on the area.
If you use the WD40, you'll want to clean that off with soap/water afterward, and then wax.
If you use the WD40, you'll want to clean that off with soap/water afterward, and then wax.
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I purchased "Goof Off" at Walmart. Reasonable priced. Its a liquid and use with a rag.
I used it to remove the adhesive in the door jambs/ weatherstrip adhesive.
Worked great and no damage to the paint
I used it to remove the adhesive in the door jambs/ weatherstrip adhesive.
Worked great and no damage to the paint
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[QUOTE=steves74]I purchased "Goof Off" at Walmart. Reasonable priced. Its a liquid and use with a rag.
I used it to remove the adhesive in the door jambs/ weatherstrip adhesive.
Worked great and no damage to the paint
[/QUOTE] Thanx.....I was wondering if that would work.......
I used it to remove the adhesive in the door jambs/ weatherstrip adhesive.
Worked great and no damage to the paint
[/QUOTE] Thanx.....I was wondering if that would work.......
corvette440hp
Turtle Wax Bug-n-Tar remover will work also. Needs a little more elbow grease but it does take the sticky stuff off.
Jim Olson 
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Yep; Goof-Off will work. And.... refrain yourself from trying brake oil... TRUST me! (Not that I purposely tried it, but I did spill some on my fender... needless to say that the paint has gone bye-bye...)
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