Best product for removing adhesive? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

markkisl · 09-05-2014, 04:08 PM

Hey guys, I know this topic has been covered a lot on here, but I was wondering what the best product would be for removing a lot of tape residue/adhesive on my paint. Recently got my BRZ and upon delivery the tow truck driver decided it was a good idea to cover the windows with plastic and duct tape! Can you believe this guy?! Anyway, now there's a lot of this crud on both sides of my car and it looks like I'm gonna be using large quantities of remover on this thing. Do you guys have any suggestions? Looking for the least harmful/ most effective product. p.s. finger rolling didn't work lol.

Ec1990 · 09-05-2014, 06:05 PM

Options include:

Quick detailer such as ONR at proper dilution or glass cleaner
All-Purpose Cleaner like Meg's D101
A citrus cleaner such as Goo-Gone (use sparingly)
Clay Bar

Glass is pretty resistant to scratches but it's not invincible. Take it easy and be smart.

Ensure to proper clean the area before and after.

radroach · 09-07-2014, 06:45 PM

Duct tape could be really bad for the paint, hopefully it didn't get on that.

After AutoX I had adhesive left on from the masking tape numbers. Turtle wax adhesive remover worked really well. Just make sure you bring some quick detailer and fresh microfiber or some car soap and water to wash it off afterwards, because the adhesive remover leaves a bit of residue.

Mikeez · 09-08-2014, 01:40 PM

WD-40

stugray · 09-08-2014, 01:53 PM

Try vegetable oil FIRST.

It works on some adhesives, is cheap, easy to clean up, and wont hurt the paint.
If that does not work, try the citrus based cleaners next.

3M makes a spray avail. at your FLAPS, but it is expensive.

markkisl · 09-12-2014, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stugray

Try vegetable oil FIRST.

It works on some adhesives, is cheap, easy to clean up, and wont hurt the paint.
If that does not work, try the citrus based cleaners next.

3M makes a spray avail. at your FLAPS, but it is expensive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by radroach

Duct tape could be really bad for the paint, hopefully it didn't get on that.

After AutoX I had adhesive left on from the masking tape numbers. Turtle wax adhesive remover worked really well. Just make sure you bring some quick detailer and fresh microfiber or some car soap and water to wash it off afterwards, because the adhesive remover leaves a bit of residue.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ec1990

Options include:

Quick detailer such as ONR at proper dilution or glass cleaner
All-Purpose Cleaner like Meg's D101
A citrus cleaner such as Goo-Gone (use sparingly)
Clay Bar

Glass is pretty resistant to scratches but it's not invincible. Take it easy and be smart.

Ensure to proper clean the area before and after.

Thanks for the input guys. Right now I'm leaning toward the Claybar or 3M Adhesive remover method. I just don't feel comfortable using goo-gone or turtle wax adhesive remover after reading so many mixed reviews on them. As far as Claybar and 3M go, what would be the better of the two for my situation?

bumppinKota · 09-12-2014, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markkisl

Thanks for the input guys. Right now I'm leaning toward the Claybar or 3M Adhesive remover method. I just don't feel comfortable using goo-gone or turtle wax adhesive remover after reading so many mixed reviews on them. As far as Claybar and 3M go, what would be the better of the two for my situation?

i usually have great luck with rubbing alcohol. although i am usually using it to remove the adhesive left behind from vinyl stickers from my personal vehicle.

Yui-Chan · 09-12-2014, 05:20 AM

Mildest to strongest (all paint safe though):
-Optimum Power Clean or other strong APC (all purpose cleaner)
-Isopropyl (or solution of it)
-Paint thinner mineral spirits (not acetone nor lacquer thinner, those are completely different and will harm paint)
-Compound

All of the above are regularly used by detailers, body shops and are paint safe.

jourdanc · 09-12-2014, 05:31 AM

If its just on glass, you can use Citrus Degreaser. If you get any on your window's rubber seals, clean it off with water right after (it's water soluble, but not great on rubber). Not sure how safe it is on your car's paint. Spray it on your cloth/pad before using it on your glass.

For normal use, it works great for cleaning wheels too.

rs999 · 09-12-2014, 08:28 AM

I use Bug Off by Turtle Wax. It's indicated for bug, tar, and sap but it removes the adhesive from dealer stick ons very well without marring the finish.

stugray · 09-12-2014, 10:21 AM

SOME adhesives will wipe right off with vegetable oil.

That is why I suggested trying it first.
It costs nothing, cant hurt the paint or the rubber, and the worst thing that happens is that you make a clean spot.

yomny · 09-12-2014, 10:26 AM

When push comes to shove use nail polish remover or straight acetone. I know this isn't good for your paint, neither is bird crap but you have never seen it strip your paint off and it takes down anything!!! Even those clear bra things. It has worked for me when nothing else comes through.

radroach · 09-12-2014, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markkisl

Thanks for the input guys. Right now I'm leaning toward the Claybar or 3M Adhesive remover method. I just don't feel comfortable using goo-gone or turtle wax adhesive remover after reading so many mixed reviews on them. As far as Claybar and 3M go, what would be the better of the two for my situation?

the turtle wax stuff is just a citrus formula

Jolaessss · 09-12-2014, 03:22 PM

Goo gone

09-05-2014, 04:08 PM	#1
markkisl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: Subaru BRZ - GBS Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 107 Thanks: 13 Thanked 24 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Best product for removing adhesive? Hey guys, I know this topic has been covered a lot on here, but I was wondering what the best product would be for removing a lot of tape residue/adhesive on my paint. Recently got my BRZ and upon delivery the tow truck driver decided it was a good idea to cover the windows with plastic and duct tape! Can you believe this guy?! Anyway, now there's a lot of this crud on both sides of my car and it looks like I'm gonna be using large quantities of remover on this thing. Do you guys have any suggestions? Looking for the least harmful/ most effective product. p.s. finger rolling didn't work lol.

09-12-2014, 05:20 AM	#8
Yui-Chan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: Toyota Location: SoCal Posts: 149 Thanks: 112 Thanked 41 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mildest to strongest (all paint safe though): -Optimum Power Clean or other strong APC (all purpose cleaner) -Isopropyl (or solution of it) -Paint thinner mineral spirits (not acetone nor lacquer thinner, those are completely different and will harm paint) -Compound All of the above are regularly used by detailers, body shops and are paint safe. __________________ 86 Girls Owners Club

09-12-2014, 08:28 AM	#10
rs999 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: VW MK6 GTI \| 13 Mustang GT Location: Pungo Posts: 212 Thanks: 223 Thanked 64 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I use Bug Off by Turtle Wax. It's indicated for bug, tar, and sap but it removes the adhesive from dealer stick ons very well without marring the finish. __________________ SOLD FR-S Build \| MK6 GTI Build \| I might be getting another FR-S

09-12-2014, 10:26 AM	#12
yomny Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Whiteout Location: MIA Posts: 1,545 Thanks: 557 Thanked 469 Times in 340 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 5 Thread(s)	When push comes to shove use nail polish remover or straight acetone. I know this isn't good for your paint, neither is bird crap but you have never seen it strip your paint off and it takes down anything!!! Even those clear bra things. It has worked for me when nothing else comes through. __________________ GTX2867R, moto-tuned , tomei op , motiv fp , Invidia Q300 ti , Rota titan 17x9 +42 , nt555 255/40 , ST coilovers w/cascam , Hotchkis sways

09-12-2014, 03:22 PM	#14
Jolaessss Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: SWP FR-S Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 620 Thanks: 346 Thanked 172 Times in 114 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Goo gone __________________

09-05-2014, 06:05 PM	#2
Ec1990 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: '14 BRZ Location: NV Posts: 183 Thanks: 14 Thanked 53 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Options include: Quick detailer such as ONR at proper dilution or glass cleaner All-Purpose Cleaner like Meg's D101 A citrus cleaner such as Goo-Gone (use sparingly) Clay Bar Glass is pretty resistant to scratches but it's not invincible. Take it easy and be smart. Ensure to proper clean the area before and after.

09-07-2014, 06:45 PM	#3
radroach Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: car Location: usa Posts: 2,162 Thanks: 1,028 Thanked 867 Times in 530 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Duct tape could be really bad for the paint, hopefully it didn't get on that. After AutoX I had adhesive left on from the masking tape numbers. Turtle wax adhesive remover worked really well. Just make sure you bring some quick detailer and fresh microfiber or some car soap and water to wash it off afterwards, because the adhesive remover leaves a bit of residue.

09-08-2014, 01:40 PM	#4
Mikeez Engineering Student Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: Scion FR-S 2015 Location: Montreal Posts: 628 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	WD-40

09-08-2014, 01:53 PM	#5
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)	Try vegetable oil FIRST. It works on some adhesives, is cheap, easy to clean up, and wont hurt the paint. If that does not work, try the citrus based cleaners next. 3M makes a spray avail. at your FLAPS, but it is expensive.

09-12-2014, 05:31 AM	#9
jourdanc Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If its just on glass, you can use Citrus Degreaser. If you get any on your window's rubber seals, clean it off with water right after (it's water soluble, but not great on rubber). Not sure how safe it is on your car's paint. Spray it on your cloth/pad before using it on your glass. For normal use, it works great for cleaning wheels too.

09-12-2014, 10:21 AM	#11
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)	SOME adhesives will wipe right off with vegetable oil. That is why I suggested trying it first. It costs nothing, cant hurt the paint or the rubber, and the worst thing that happens is that you make a clean spot.

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