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12-10-2014, 04:28 PM
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SERIOUS sticker goo removal
I scraped the swoosh stickers off the sides of my Toyota, and the glue WILL NOT COME OFF. Best thing I've found so far is green scrubby pads and gasoline, but it's taking a LOT of work and I'm lazy.
Pressure washer didn't touch it. Goo gone softened it slightly, same with goof off. What have you guys found to work?
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12-10-2014, 04:31 PM
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Since you're clearly not worried about the paint...
 This stuff cuts through everything I've used it on. Be triple sure you are using it in WELL-VENTILATED area. 
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12-10-2014, 04:56 PM
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That may be the same stuff from the old days which was called asphalt and something remover.... probably carbon tet... so I do not know if still available... but worked well and did not harm paint...
Really though .... goo gone or those things repeatedly applied and rubbed... might be safer than a ' bigger hammer '..
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1980 240d , chain elongation, cam marks reference: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/10414-help-i-need-check-stretch.html http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html evap fin cleaning: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator A/C thread http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html
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12-10-2014, 05:57 PM
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The 3M Adhesive Remover should work- I've used it to remove adhesive for the underhood insulation. Wear chemical /solvent resistant gloves, such as nitrile, though. Have you tried mineral spirits? Probably less expensive than the 3M.
Another product that often works well is a limonene (dipentene) based cleaner. Those are said to be biodegradable; made from citrus peels.
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12-10-2014, 06:05 PM
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Many years ago I worked in an Auto Body Shop and we used a 3M product in an aerosol can. "Adhesive Remover" if I remember correctly. We used it to removed adhesive behind stick on woodgrain, or large stickers on Pepsi trucks, etc. Spray it on, wipe with a plastic bondo applicator. Came right off.
Sorry I don't remember the exact name of the product. But any auto paint supply company should have it - if epa regs hasn't stopped its production!
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12-10-2014, 07:49 PM
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Thank you, folks.
I've tried mineral spirits and paint remover both. It'll soften the gunk for a little bit and that's it. I'll get some of the 3M stuff, sounds like it'll work!
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617 swapped Toyota Pickup, 22-24 MPG, 50k miles on swap
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12-10-2014, 08:20 PM
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WD40 has worked well for me.
also PB blaster is good. a razerblade in your HAND is also a great way to remove decals, and stickers.
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 560SL convertible 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!  1987 300TD 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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#10
12-10-2014, 09:07 PM
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The 3 M stuff works, smells like denatured alcohol. Also, when removing the glue, don't try to dissolve it, rub with a rag in one direction only so the glue balls up. Don't try for completely clean on the first shot as it will take a few swipes to take everything off.
Also , keep the surface wet with solvent and change rags when they have lost their grip / have too much glue on them.
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12-11-2014, 08:24 AM
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Remember the purpose of the solvent is to dissolve the adhesive or at least break the bond with the substrate. You have to get all the dissolved/loosened adhesive off the substrate before the solvent evaporates or it will just remain on the surface.
So work a small area at a time, keep it wet with solvent, and be sure you get all traces off the substrate before the solvent tries.
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The OM 642/722.9 powered family Still going strong 2014 ML350 Bluetec (wife's DD) 2013 E350 Bluetec (my DD) both my kids cars went to junkyard in 2023 2008 ML320 CDI (Older son’s DD) fatal transmission failure, water soaked/fried rear SAM, numerous other issues, just too far gone to save (165k miles) 2008 E320 Bluetec (Younger son's DD) injector failed open and diluted oil with diesel, spun main bearings (240k miles) 1998 E300DT sold to TimFreeh 1987 300TD sold to vstech
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#13
12-11-2014, 10:42 AM
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Stickers usually have liquid proof tops...
so put some duct tape or something around the outside of the sticker to protect the paint...and use a coarse sandpaper like 40 grit to gently make openings in that top surface.. then use the solvents... they can get to the glue that way.... and like mentioned.. keep wet.
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1980 240d , chain elongation, cam marks reference: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414 http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html evap fin cleaning: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator A/C thread http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html
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#14
12-11-2014, 10:49 AM
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what most bodyshops do to remove decals, and stickers on cars is a simple heat gun or torpedo heater aimed at the vehicle (or warm the car up in a paint booth) then they take a razor blade and slice the edge from the paint, and lift the sticker off...
solvents are a pain to use on painted surfaces without damage, and auto stickers are designed to remain...
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 560SL convertible 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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#15
12-11-2014, 10:57 AM
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Simple heat gun....
Like this ? Watch the Navy's New Laser Cannon Successfully Fry a Drone Only a dollar a shot... less than that 3m stuff.....
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1980 240d , chain elongation, cam marks reference: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414 http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html evap fin cleaning: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator A/C thread http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html
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