Removing Sticker Glue

[TomW]

Originally Posted by Devoman

Mineral spirit is really good...It just takes a bit of patience and elbow grease to get it off.

With stubborn spots, I tape a paper towel to the area with Kapton tape and soak it with mineral spirits. After a while (half-hour or so), most of the glue dissolves off into the paper towel. Repeat as necessary.

I leaned this trick while removing bugs from my motorcycle helmet's face shield. There I used water instead of mineral spirits.

Tom

[mcrickc]

I have had dried on duck tape that had to be removed and found that WD40 was the only trick that worked for me. I tried others and they just wouldn't cut the glue. Rick

[CanoeStream]

Originally Posted by thecatsandi

I used de-natured alcohol to removed the glue left behind by my red numbers. I have heard others use WD-40.
Under no circumstances should you use Accetone or MEK. They will take the coating off.

I'm not sure I'd even use WD-40. Search the forums and you will find that this is nothing other than a light oil product -- doesn't compare to the water-free LPS-1.

Originally Posted by mcrickc

I have had dried on duck tape that had to be removed and found that WD40 was the only trick that worked for me. I tried others and they just wouldn't cut the glue. Rick

Duct tape has been my hardest challenge. It leaves behind the most stubborn residue. I believe mineral spirits are fairly bland but I'd use nothing other than my fingertip, a cotton underwear or a terry scrap for rubbing.

For both exterior and interior clearcoat (owning a Special Edition as I do), my impression is that the kindest solvent is a simple vegetable oil and fingertip (not finger nail). It takes a fair amount of rubbing to remove all traces of label or sticker adhesive. Duct tape is a product of the devil IMO... It doesn't stick to ducts long-term and is stupidly stubborn about removal.

[Charlie M]

Thanks to all! I'll give it a go and see what happens.

[Charlie M]

Well, I finally got it off. I tried all of your suggestions and I just finished about and hour ago. The winner, denatured alcohol. I found a can of it up on a shelf in the garage and gave it a try. The trick was to rub with the grain of the aluminum.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

[dufferin]

I didn't look at this post before put I remember I found on the forum that you could use baby oil and when it was time for me to remove my numbers I tried it. It worked fine.
that may help other members.

[Gosman]

Removed old blue decal now i have the old glue to remove and is tuff .
What should i use to remove the glue .
I need help!!

[RBMom]

I have tried the above and now am in love with Goo Gone.

[SuperTrouper]

Originally Posted by Foiled Again

will cut about any glue given enough time. Put some bubble gum in your mouth and chew it thoroughly. Now add 1/4 tsp of salad oil and chew a couple more times. The whole wad disintegrates.

Orange oil based cleaners will work, WD-40 definitely works and Wesson or any other cooking oil will work too. Just leave it ON for about 5 minutes. When wiping off the adhesive, wipe toward the center of the old decal. Use paper towels and change frequently so you don't smear the ick around.

After you think it's all off, make one more pass with a clean towel and more of the oil of your choice. Then wash with standard soap and water.

Paula

Go Paula! I use PAM spray or Crisco (what ever is in the trailer) and give it time to work the miracle. Two applications are sometimes required. I use Cosmoline remover for spilled adhesives (Silkaflex, trempro etc). - Brad

[waninae39]

goo-gone , goof-off and great products to remove stickers

[Bob Blarney]

Goof Off is basically naptha - lighter fluid. I've found naptha very safe of many surfaces. Lacquer thinner is quite different - and much more aggressive.

[featherbedder]

There is another thread about removing caulk, glue, etc. I posted about goof off, it will remove clear coat on older AS newer I don't no as coating dif. newer AS. I would not take chance using goof off, some said I was wrong, it will remove clear coat as I found out when cleaning par bond from skin after sealing rub rail. I only tried about 3 inches long 1/2 wide, clear coat gone. I use a lot but will not even get close to AS w/it. As others have posted wd40, cooking oils mineral spirits etc. will work. Bill

[Dingo Girl]

Coconut oil is the best for removing sticky stuff.
Just rub it on, let it sit a few minutes & wipe off..