Sticker Residue - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Chop Shop · 08-29-2014, 09:26 PM

So I got the FRS about a month ago, and it had these decal stickers on the sides of the car, about the entire length of each side. I didn't have time to wait for the dealership to take them off, due to time constraints and I didn't think they looked bad, but I decided to take them off two days ago. I used a hair dryer as some instructions told me too, and I ended up using goo gone to try and get the residue off. I spent about an hour a day the past two days trying to scrub the residue off but it's not really working at all, at least it's very minimal. Is there any other technique to this? Been driving around with sticky residue on the sides of the car.

HyperTech · 08-29-2014, 09:29 PM

http://www.autoglym.com/products/pro...ve-tar-remover

thats what i used. work flawless.

Chop Shop · 08-29-2014, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperTech

http://www.autoglym.com/products/pro...ve-tar-remover

thats what i used. work flawless.

It looks great, and the reviews look good, but it seems like it's not available here in the states without paying a pretty costly shipping price

boomslang · 08-29-2014, 10:48 PM

TarX works great. Try autogeek.

cnk · 08-29-2014, 10:54 PM

3M adhesive and wax remover. You can get it from Pep Boys or AAP. Just make sure you re-wax the area afterwards as it strips wax off as well.

Mr. Banana · 08-29-2014, 11:01 PM

Sorry to hear of your troubles... Been there, done that.

This is just me but I wouldn't try too hard to take off the residue yourself. Consult a experienced detailer and see if he / she can assist you. There have been times where I've tried very hard to take similar residue off my previous cars, and sometimes I've made the situation worse by applying the incorrect technique or just simply trying too hard while testing out the different solutions advertised out in the market.

My two cents. Good luck, and hope this gets resolved so that you can put it behind you and continue enjoying your FR-S!

Chop Shop · 08-29-2014, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Banana

Sorry to hear of your troubles... Been there, done that.

This is just me but I wouldn't try too hard to take off the residue yourself. Consult a pro detailer and see if he / she can assist you. There have been times where I've tried very hard to take similar residue off my previous cars, and sometimes I've made the situation worse by applying the incorrect technique or just simply trying too hard and testing out different solutions advertised out in the market.

My 2 cents. Good luck, and hope this gets resolved so that you can put it behind you and continue enjoying your car!

I was considering this from the start, but I got a quote of around 150 and I figured that was too much, but I'm gonna give it one more attempt and see if it works out, if not I'll just give it to a detailer.

Mr. Banana · 08-29-2014, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Chop Shop

I was considering this from the start, but I got a quote of around 150 and I figured that was too much, but I'm gonna give it one more attempt and see if it works out, if not I'll just give it to a detailer.

I see... Try getting multiple quotes. Maybe even try posting up a thread on your regional forum section to network with your fellow local FR-S / BRZ owners to see who they can advise / link you with... Usually works (maybe one of them details part-time or as a hobby). Try it...

Let us know how it works out...

stugray · 08-29-2014, 11:46 PM

there is an orange citrus cleaner that actually removes that stuff better than goo gone.

Pure lemon oil (or any pure citrus) will work better than a lot of those mentioned above.
The 3M works but is very expensive.

humfrz · 08-29-2014, 11:52 PM

You might try alcohol ...... then wax.

humfrz

jdubious · 08-30-2014, 08:29 AM

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Highflyn-ERW-Decal-Eraser-Wheel/dp/B00BMU9CEM"]Amazon.com: Decal Eraser Wheel: Automotive[/ame]

works like a champ

Chop Shop · 08-30-2014, 08:21 PM

Ended up spending about an hour with WD-40, that didn't quite work. I tried goo gone again and it ended taking all the residue off. Just took a lot of work, bought some wax and car wash soap today as well, but it ended up raining before I could get the chance to wax the areas. I've never waxed a car before, any suggestions?

Burrcold · 08-30-2014, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Chop Shop

I've never waxed a car before, any suggestions?

Turbo95eg6 · 08-30-2014, 09:05 PM

Goodbye, clear coat

08-29-2014, 09:26 PM	#1
Chop Shop Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: Future FR-S Location: Massachusetts Posts: 42 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sticker Residue So I got the FRS about a month ago, and it had these decal stickers on the sides of the car, about the entire length of each side. I didn't have time to wait for the dealership to take them off, due to time constraints and I didn't think they looked bad, but I decided to take them off two days ago. I used a hair dryer as some instructions told me too, and I ended up using goo gone to try and get the residue off. I spent about an hour a day the past two days trying to scrub the residue off but it's not really working at all, at least it's very minimal. Is there any other technique to this? Been driving around with sticky residue on the sides of the car.

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08-29-2014, 09:29 PM	#2
HyperTech Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Mazda3 2013 / Scion FR-S 2015 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 201 Thanks: 104 Thanked 48 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	http://www.autoglym.com/products/pro...ve-tar-remover thats what i used. work flawless.

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boomslang Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Toyota Location: USA Posts: 97 Thanks: 1 Thanked 49 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	TarX works great. Try autogeek.

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cnk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '13 DGM BRZ Limited Location: NJ Posts: 1,201 Thanks: 59 Thanked 547 Times in 339 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	3M adhesive and wax remover. You can get it from Pep Boys or AAP. Just make sure you re-wax the area afterwards as it strips wax off as well.

08-29-2014, 11:01 PM	#6
Mr. Banana Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: A Rickshaw Location: Bollywood Posts: 71 Thanks: 83 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sorry to hear of your troubles... Been there, done that. This is just me but I wouldn't try too hard to take off the residue yourself. Consult a experienced detailer and see if he / she can assist you. There have been times where I've tried very hard to take similar residue off my previous cars, and sometimes I've made the situation worse by applying the incorrect technique or just simply trying too hard while testing out the different solutions advertised out in the market. My two cents. Good luck, and hope this gets resolved so that you can put it behind you and continue enjoying your FR-S!

08-29-2014, 11:46 PM	#9
stugray Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2013 GBS BRZ Limited Location: Colorado Posts: 1,925 Thanks: 627 Thanked 1,445 Times in 711 Posts Mentioned: 41 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	there is an orange citrus cleaner that actually removes that stuff better than goo gone. Pure lemon oil (or any pure citrus) will work better than a lot of those mentioned above. The 3M works but is very expensive.

08-29-2014, 11:52 PM	#10
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08-30-2014, 08:21 PM	#12
Chop Shop Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: Future FR-S Location: Massachusetts Posts: 42 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ended up spending about an hour with WD-40, that didn't quite work. I tried goo gone again and it ended taking all the residue off. Just took a lot of work, bought some wax and car wash soap today as well, but it ended up raining before I could get the chance to wax the areas. I've never waxed a car before, any suggestions?

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