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Old 05-24-2015, 07:31 PM   #1
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help with sticky crap

some of you might know I do some detailing on the side, but I'm really stuck on something and am asking forum members for some tricks I don't know

I got ny new brz and I didn't want the dealership to touch my car with any brushes or towels, but have them remove that white protective sticky sheet.

but now there's some left over stickiness.

I tried clay and got some of it off
tried APC and didn't really do much
tried griots adhesive remover but that didn't really work unless I'm doing it wrong. I put the adhesive remover on the spots and let it set for about a minute and gently wipe with a MF towel.

any other solutions? be more aggressive with wiping the adhesive remover?
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Old 05-24-2015, 08:08 PM   #2
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iso alcohol and dilute it a bit with water. Should come right off. Used to be a recon tech at a couple dealerships and this was our formula for new cars.
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Old 05-24-2015, 08:08 PM   #3
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alcohol, googone, wd40 or use the sticker to grab it.
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iso alcohol and dilute it a bit with water. Should come right off. Used to be a recon tech at a couple dealerships and this was our formula for new cars.
damn. I have an IPA mixture for cleaning off polishing oils. gonna give it a try
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Old 05-25-2015, 09:55 AM   #5
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I am interested in which remedy works for you too, I hate the appliqué on the rear bumper of my car. Might take it off soon.
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LOL. k so I just got it all off.

adhesive remover = no
bug and tar remover = no
all purpose cleaner = no
clay = no

what worked and I was like wtf?! YES! sealant and microfiber towel

I had A LOT of residue on my hood and I couldn't get it off, then I was just like screw it I'll put sealant over it and whatever. but then I watched it all come off. I used chemical guys factory sealant and a microfiber buffing towel @Subie_Nubie
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Sticky crap? Use a kleenex next time. Oh sticky crap from a sticker!! Oh, okay. Windex works fairly well when im trying to take sticker residue off things.
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3M adhesive remover. Apparently, there is a heavy duty version as well. Wish I would've known that when replacing my clear bra.
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not sure if I'm gonna trust adhesive remover anymore. that griots one is completely garbage
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You could always use NMP, I'm sure it would work since it would also probably take off the paint.
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