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Renegade_ · 03-14-2007, 09:16 PM

Alright, I finally got off the one sticker that was on my car since I bought it... Problem is there is some adhesive left over...

What kind of stuff could I use to remove the adhesive without damaging the paint/clear?

redline · 03-14-2007, 09:17 PM

Goo Gone and a microfiber towel. Let it soak then lightly rub it away.

HatchSurfer3 · 03-14-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by redline

Goo Gone and a microfiber towel. Let it soak then lightly rub it away.

yea goo gone will probably do that job, just going to have to put a little elbow grease in it. I hear you can buy a bottle for about $30 haha

JSeoul · 03-15-2007, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by redline

Goo Gone and a microfiber towel. Let it soak then lightly rub it away.

Listen to redline. I had to take off over 100 barbie stickers on my buddies GTI a while ago. Gone Goo is the cure.

den9 · 03-14-2007, 09:18 PM

denatured alcohol, or rubbing alcohol, shouldnt hurt the paint

redline · 03-14-2007, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by den9

denatured alcohol, or rubbing alcohol, shouldnt hurt the paint

200 proof is a little abrasive don't you think, J/K but I would never use it. A mild solvent is all you need.

TalonTsi97 · 03-14-2007, 09:24 PM

goof off, Its in a yellow can, used it on every car we ever had in the family never a problem

HatchSurfer3 · 03-14-2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TalonTsi97

goof off, Its in a yellow can, used it on every car we ever had in the family never a problem

oh wait, yea thats what I used. I think they are pretty similar tho

PotenzaSub · 03-15-2007, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by HatchSurfer3

oh wait, yea thats what I used. I think they are pretty similar tho

goof off and goo gone are totally different. goof off is a lot stronger and can damage more surfaces. Goo gone is still very useful but gentle.

use goo gone first. and if that doesn't work, use goof off.

ToTheIX's · 03-14-2007, 09:34 PM

clay bar...i have some you can use if you want to wait till a meet...or come to my house

Intercooled T · 03-14-2007, 09:48 PM

goo gone is in a tiny bottle, for about $3 bucks, can be found at pathmark, acme, pep boys, etc. It'll last for years, a little bit goes a long way

redline · 03-14-2007, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Intercooled T

goo gone is in a tiny bottle, for about $3 bucks, can be found at pathmark, acme, pep boys, etc. It'll last for years, a little bit goes a long way

Yeah dude, $3 and its gone! And it is easy for relatively new stickers. If it has been in the sun for years then you might need to soak for a while. Either way when the adhesive is removed hit it with a good polish like 3M and you will never see a reflection again!

77F-150 · 03-15-2007, 01:51 AM

WD-40 works for me

LiquidFire · 03-15-2007, 02:23 AM

i have used goo gone 4 and it worked great!
but i have goo on my spoiler from a sticker from a previous owner and i tried 3 types of goo gone, and a clay bay and it still there, gah it makes me mad

MuddyREX · 03-15-2007, 08:19 AM

I've used goo gone, goof off, and wd-40. They all work.

But whatever you do, be sure to wax the area afterwards.

andru1313 · 03-15-2007, 09:58 AM

3m makes an adhesive remover. I used it when I removed my Clear Bra off of my car. It will not harm or cloud the paint. It is made for automotive uses. You can pick it up at Pepboys.

Broken5hift · 03-15-2007, 09:59 AM

pee on it.

SexyDSM95 · 03-15-2007, 12:13 PM

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pee on it.

that's what I used works like a champ!

K-Rex · 03-15-2007, 12:40 PM

You could go out and buy an expensive can of some kind of crap, or you could get a hair dryer, heat it up for a few seconds, wipe it clean. Spend saved money on beer.

CAM93Z · 03-15-2007, 10:14 AM

depending on how bad the residue is....use car polish with a pad. if its pretty heavy, use a solvent, then wash the area, then polish it. ( i detail cars for a living and do this everyday lol), if it doesnt work i have some other ideas you can try

03-14-2007, 09:16 PM	#1
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Intercooled T Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairless Hills, PA Member #207 My Ride: 2003 Toyota Rav4 iTrader: (0)	goo gone is in a tiny bottle, for about $3 bucks, can be found at pathmark, acme, pep boys, etc. It'll last for years, a little bit goes a long way __________________ 2003 Toyota Rav4, 2.0L/Auto/AWD To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2013 Nissan Juke, 1.6T/Auto/FWD (wife's car lol To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. )

03-15-2007, 02:23 AM	#14
LiquidFire Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Etters, Pa Member #3076 My Ride: 2006 Tiburon GT iTrader: (0)	i have used goo gone 4 and it worked great! but i have goo on my spoiler from a sticker from a previous owner and i tried 3 types of goo gone, and a clay bay and it still there, gah it makes me mad __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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den9 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: doylestown Member #1198 My Ride: turbo diesel iTrader: (0)	denatured alcohol, or rubbing alcohol, shouldnt hurt the paint

03-15-2007, 01:51 AM	#13
77F-150 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Morrisville, Pa. Member #280 My Ride: 1977 F-150: 1995 Civic CX: 1985 Nighthawk CB700SC iTrader: (0)	WD-40 works for me

03-15-2007, 08:19 AM	#15
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	I've used goo gone, goof off, and wd-40. They all work. But whatever you do, be sure to wax the area afterwards. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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andru1313 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: with my true love or my Garage which ever is warmer Member #717 My Ride: 2004 VW R32/2006 WW Evo IX MR iTrader: (1)	3m makes an adhesive remover. I used it when I removed my Clear Bra off of my car. It will not harm or cloud the paint. It is made for automotive uses. You can pick it up at Pepboys.

03-15-2007, 09:59 AM	#17
Broken5hift Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Member #397 My Ride: 08 Scion Xb & 06 TSX iTrader: (0)	pee on it.

03-15-2007, 12:40 PM	#19
K-Rex Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: D-Town Member #2255 My Ride: 2004 Forester XT iTrader: (0)	You could go out and buy an expensive can of some kind of crap, or you could get a hair dryer, heat it up for a few seconds, wipe it clean. Spend saved money on beer.

03-15-2007, 10:14 AM	#20
CAM93Z Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lancaster, PA Member #3966 My Ride: 1993 Camaro Z28 iTrader: (0)	depending on how bad the residue is....use car polish with a pad. if its pretty heavy, use a solvent, then wash the area, then polish it. ( i detail cars for a living and do this everyday lol), if it doesnt work i have some other ideas you can try

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