Debadged my 400E, but the glue leftover glue is tough to get off! Is there something I can use which will help get it off?

Mike

PS I am aware this isn't the detailing forum, but everyone hangs out here.

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'90 300SE 298k
-300K and it gets put into retirement.
'80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980.

Had a:
1973 220 (gas)
1980 300SD
1992 400E

I soaked the glue residue with warm water.... and used my fingers to rub it off.

I used Goo Gone. in a bottle like rainx.. given to me by a friend. A mechanic recognized it in the trunk one day and told his customer about it to remove tar.. he said it was the perfect solution. Since I didn't buy it I don't know where it's sold.

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Nello Tare

1982 300D (266,001 mi.) looking and running great

Previously owned:
1976 450 SLC
1983 300D
1976 300D
also
1982 Jaguar XJ6 (loved, but gone)

I found some stuff called "woops". Wasn't very strong, but I was patient and its gone. I'm happy.

I'll keep my eye out for Goo Gone. Thanks,

Mike

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'90 300SE 298k
-300K and it gets put into retirement.
'80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980.

Had a:
1973 220 (gas)
1980 300SD
1992 400E

I used WD-40 and my fingers. Good luck

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Brandon



2008 S550
1957 Dodge D100
1967 VW Microbus 21 Window
2001 Suburban
2004 Beach cruiser bicycle
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"It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religion, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For that reason alone, people of other faiths have been afforded freedom of worship here." Patrick Henry 1776

saw Goo Gone at BigK (K-Mart) yesterday, $3.49 for a spray bottle... if anyone is interested.

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Nello Tare

1982 300D (266,001 mi.) looking and running great

Previously owned:
1976 450 SLC
1983 300D
1976 300D
also
1982 Jaguar XJ6 (loved, but gone)

Goo Gone at most hardware departments...including Walmart.

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2009 ML350 (106K) - Family vehicle
2001 CLK430 Cabriolet (80K) - Wife's car
2005 BMW 645CI (138K) - My daily driver
2016 Mustang (32K) - Daughter's car

I would think twice about WD40... I used it one time and had a STAIN on the paint that I couldn't get off for a loooooong time. I will never use wd40 on paints.

speaking of glue, i need to remove the trunk seal in my parts car and transplant it into my daily driver.

it appears to be glued on. are there any tricks to do this without ruining the rubber seal?

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Jennifer
90 350sdl

Snibble, I agree. I used WD40 on my Jag antenna thinking it was helping the retracting etc. Then I noticed "spots" on my trunk and fender.. caused by the residual spray of said product. After reading the manual for Jags and message boards I found WD40 can affect finishes. Plus it's not a lubricant and wasn't helping my antenna motion. 3-In-One was what Jag recommended. I am now extremely aware of where I aim my WD40.

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Nello Tare

1982 300D (266,001 mi.) looking and running great

Previously owned:
1976 450 SLC
1983 300D
1976 300D
also
1982 Jaguar XJ6 (loved, but gone)

glue off trunk? Be more careful sticking those elephants down.

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'79 280SE
'87 560SEL
'83 280CE
'01 Nissan Micra
'98 VW Passat
'83 911 turbo

Tried to remove the glue residue on the glove box outside area. Previous owner taped the glove box closed with duct tape. Tried the Goo Gone but did not work well. I used 3M weather strip adhesive remover. You can buy it at any auto supply store. After I removed the glue I treated the dash with 303 preservative.

JenTay

Removing the old weather strip to put on another car. Forget it. The rubber will tear. To remove it you pull as much off as you can and then buy 2-3 quart cans of 3M weather strip adhesive remover and use a lot of patients. If you try to use a screwdriver or any metal tool you will remove the paint and develop rust in a couple of years. A plastic putty knife can work but it takes a lot of work.

Dave

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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990
1980 240D, owned 1990-1992
1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993
1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
1999 E300, owned 1999-2003
1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD
1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995
1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons)
1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004
2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver
1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold)
2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car