How to remove sticky residue from paint?

**ttt0649** · 07-28-2009, 04:13 PM

I peeled off a "Dealership Sticker" that has been on my car the first day i got it and it left a sticky residue. How do I remove this mess without damaging the paint? Thought about goo gone but that seems a little too strong?

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks!!

**O.C.Detailing** · 07-28-2009, 05:13 PM

Claybar it off or you can use Goo-gone or if that doesn't work, you could probably buff it off. A hair-dryer on the high heat setting should soften it up if you just want to use your fingers as well.

**Steven C** · 07-28-2009, 06:57 PM

wd 40 or Stoner tarminator should do the trick

**Blackthorn One** · 07-28-2009, 07:07 PM

Sometimes using more tape to lift the goo off works wonderfully. Just tap the surface where the gummy residue is with the tape. Otherwise you can try 3M's adhesive cleaner.

**ScottB** · 07-28-2009, 09:08 PM

3M Wax and Adhesive Remover ...

**ttt0649** · 07-28-2009, 09:30 PM

thank you all!

**BlkTAWS6** · 07-28-2009, 10:42 PM

hopefully i dont get yeld at, but you could always put some gasoline on it, after you take off the sticker itself using the hairdryer method. Let the surface cool and put a little bit of gas on a micro-fiber towel and gently wipe off. Should come off pretty easy. Takes gum off great too, FYI.

just make sure you aren't smoking at the time.