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HouDetails
10-13-2009, 03:00 PM
Hey guys this is my first actual thread,and i need some advice.

I have a vehicle that i previously used for advertisig with all kind of decal stickers on it, i recently took all of them off and THERE IS LOTS OF STICKER RESIDUE THAT IS SO DIFICULT TO REMOVE. I hired a "so called detailer" to clean it up but he didn't do a good job, he used GASOLINE TO TRY TO REMOVE IT, it worked ok but it still needs more work.

I want to remove this stuff before I do a serious detail on my truck.

ANY ADVICE????????Feed back please

HighEndDetail
10-13-2009, 03:06 PM
What I have used with great success was surf city grime destroyer. Spray it on wait a few seconds, rub with your finger and then wash it away..

Finemess
10-13-2009, 03:11 PM
You could try some Goof Off. You can find it at Lowes or the like.

ASPHALT ROCKET
10-13-2009, 03:13 PM
Acetone will remove the residue.

Peanut
10-13-2009, 03:31 PM
I like to use the Stoner XENIT. It works great on a painted surface.

HouDetails
10-13-2009, 03:57 PM
Acetone will remove the residue.

Where can i get that? Is it safe for the paint?

sh4dowfax
10-13-2009, 05:18 PM
Where can i get that? Is it safe for the paint?

Nail polish remover. :D

Impressions
10-13-2009, 05:33 PM
body shops use an eraser....like pencil eraser but goes on a drill, like buffer and you pass it over the glue and it removes it

HouDetails
10-13-2009, 06:22 PM
Thanks guys, lots of great ideas. I'ts hard to pick one, i'll probably end up trying two of the products...just to keep it on the safe side and to see which one gives me the best results.

jlb85
10-13-2009, 06:26 PM
I have used WD-40 with good results for emblems and moulding adhesive.

3M makes a great performing "Wax and Adhesive Remover", comes in a spray can; I find at my local auto parts store in the auto cleaning isle (or the paint can isle) and works great. We always have a can or two on hand since it also does good on stubborn tar deposits inside wheel barrels or fender liners, and works good to remove white baked on wax residue from anything really (plastic wiped with 3MW&AR will need to be cleaned with an APC and dressed heavily).

ScottB
10-13-2009, 06:56 PM
3M Wax and Adhesive Remover

Gary Sword
10-13-2009, 09:54 PM
Where can i get that? Is it safe for the paint?

Acetone will remove paint. It's also the main ingredient in nail polish remover.

Klasse AIO works pretty good on removing decal residue and you don't have to worry about it damaging your paint.

AeroCleanse
10-13-2009, 09:55 PM
3M Adhesive Remover

nataliewebb01
10-31-2009, 01:31 AM
as many given suggestion .. WD-40 is a good way to remove l; you can buy Harbor Freight Tools to take advantages for removing decals from anywhere

dunston
11-03-2009, 06:34 AM
WD-40 and goop off work work great. Just make sure you wax the area after you remove the emblem