I just got a 92 Bronco from the fire dept. ( I need another vehicle like a hole in my head, but for $50 I couldn't resist!). Anyway I scraped off all the stickers and the glue is still on there. I tried goof off and WD-40 with no luck. Any suggestions?

seems to be a common problem in these parts

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

Hmmmm...I've had great luck with WD-40 in the past. With stubborn residue I soaked a rag and either held it or taped it in place for a period of time and it's always worked. (We occasionally change the designs on our truck bodies to keep them more modern and stylish looking even though the trucks themselves are not. )

I'll be interested to see if anyone has another, more sure-fire method!

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

I have a friend who likes to use carb cleaner on glass. But that could be hell on your paint, like the products say, test on an inconspicuous place first

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68 280SL - 70 280SL - 70 300SEL 3.5 - 72 350SL - 72 280SEL 4.5 - 72 220 - 72 220D - 73 450SL - 84 230GE - 87 200TD - 90 190E 2.0 - 03 G500

Nissan GTR - Nissan Skyline GTS25T - Toyota GTFour - Rover Mini - Toyota Land Cruiser HJ60 - Cadillac Eldorado - BMW E30 - BMW 135i

Diesel?

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1989 300E 144K

http://www.amazon.com/Goo-Gone-Automotive-Cleaner-1oz/dp/B002S4I79M

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01 Ford Excursion Powerstroke
99 E300 Turbodiesel
91 Vette with 383 motor
05 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI
06 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Red
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Yellow
04 Tailgator 21 ft Toy Hauler
11 Harley Davidson 883 SuperLow

I bought a can of glue residue removal spray at the local art supply store. I can't remember it's name but it smells like citrus and works very well.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Mayonnaise... dont laugh it works. you let it sit (DO NOT LET IT DRY) and then wash it off. should take the residue with it. worked on my bus that had Enterprise down the sides

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hum.....
1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed

peanut butter

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2002 E320 4-Matic
2008 Subaru Outback
2009 Subaru Forester

Goo gone-at the hardware store

3m adhesive remover

Acetone
Nail polish remover

be careful; it will remove all finish and leave the paint

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86 300SDL. 250,xxx on #14 Head. One eye always on temp gauge.. Cruising towards 300K

acetone is some serious solvent-I would not use it on any paint i wanted to stay in good shape.

X2 PanZZer,
Acetone will dissolve paint. I have heard of eucalyptus oil doing the job. Best way is to use a hair dryer to warm the sticker/glue before you remove it to begin with.
There is a cleaning solvent that body shops use to wipe down paint work prior to painting, that may work.

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I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....

1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving

look at the last three posts in this wood refinishing thread-- This is the EASY way to remove the 1/16 ' thick clear coat on the console wood-i would not want it on the paint For sure!
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=142404&page=3&highlight=wood+refinishing
and if you use the pre cleano that layback is talking about -wear the gloves, its mainly benzene/xylene and causes lymphoma.