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baltimoremm
07-27-2006, 12:16 PM
Ok, so i removed my old Bob white decals on the rear bump, they came off pretty easily, but they left some of their adhesive behind. Someone had suggested windex, which didnt work too well.
Does anyone know of a way to get all the adhesive off without taking the paint off too?

omarauder
07-27-2006, 12:30 PM
WD-40 with a clean paper towel or rag. Rub gently. I don't think it will hurt the paint but try it on a spot not normally visible first, like inside a wheel well, to make sure.

ghost03
07-27-2006, 12:33 PM
WD-40 works good, If not use some warm water with dawn dishwasher soap and make it very soapy. It will take it right off.

FlyinMerc
07-27-2006, 12:33 PM
Goo Gone.
It helped get the sticker backing off my rims from the wheel weights.
Had to let it sit and work in for a while, then some gentle rubbing with a Goo Gone moistened, soft clean towel. Good Luck.

Blackened300a
07-27-2006, 12:38 PM
Usually the hairdryer with a damp cloth does the trick for adhesive

Drock96Marquis
07-27-2006, 01:26 PM
3M Adhesive and Wax remover.

Make sure to wax the area following, regardless which product you decide to use.

KillJoy
07-27-2006, 01:30 PM
When I got my MM, bought used, the previous owner had installed a set of Chrome Vynal Stickers in the letters.

Some WD-40, a hair-dryer and the end of a plastic Zip Tie worked wonders.

KillJoy

drwhy
07-27-2006, 02:46 PM
Denatured alcohol worked great on mine and did not hurt the paint at all.

Tom

Marauderjack
07-28-2006, 04:01 AM
Goo Gone, Lighter Fluid and IPA (Rubbing Alcohol) work well on paint finishes.....Just don't do a lot of hard rubbing as you will "Scuff" the clear coat!!:argue:

Marauderjack:burnout:

jimlam56
07-28-2006, 04:23 AM
3M Adhesive and Wax remover.

Make sure to wax the area following, regardless which product you decide to use.


Ditto on this, works well.
Available at larger auto parts stores, or an automotive body supply shop.

fairlane347
07-28-2006, 05:34 AM
Don't forget to wax it after!

KillJoy
07-28-2006, 05:52 AM
Don't forget to wax it after!

:up:

Yup....most, if not all of these solutions, remove any wax that may be there.

KillJoy

baltimoremm
07-28-2006, 07:40 PM
success with wd40 and a qtip! topped it off w/ a little goo gone.
thanks for the help gentlemen

Marauderman
07-28-2006, 08:01 PM
Here is the best solution-----Install N E W inserts of the color of your choice and place them back in there --where it shows what your all about---it was meant to be--why else have those inserts--think about it---:lol:--

Actually---IMOP --just replace with newer ones---

Deke
08-01-2006, 05:11 PM
Peanut Butter! Don't laugh, it works!

Deke