Getting Glue Off My Paint.. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

wootwoot · 08-17-2012, 02:17 PM

I have a few lines of adhesive on my quarter panel from where the dealership pulled the protection film off when the car was delivered. What is the best thing to get the glue off? Going to detail today....

RRnold · 08-17-2012, 02:18 PM

Goo gone

Aetyrno · 08-17-2012, 02:55 PM

If it's big drops, scrape what you can off first; will make removal w/ goo gone much faster (if necessary at all.) If you're confident, use a razor blade, if not, get one of those plastic spreaders like you use for Bondo.

Just took 3 big drops of cherry pitch off the Camry with a razor blade. No residue or scratches, no need for goo gone

djdnz · 08-17-2012, 04:38 PM

I have 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover, in a spray can. Make sure the paint is clean first, then I spray it on a microfiber cloth and just dab the adhesive a few times. Then use your finger and rub it off, comes off with no effort at all. When you're done, wash the area again, or apply spray detailer.

I did a lot of reading about it, and a lot of people prefer the 3M, or Stoner's Tarminator as opposed to Goo Gone. Some people recommended Goo Off, but I'm a bit scared of that stuff to be honest. The 3M stuff worked great.

wbradley · 08-17-2012, 09:25 PM

If you use Goof Off you have goofed! It contains powerful solvents like xylene and will take the paint right off your car. Goo Gone or lighter fluid FTW. Once the glue is softened, roll it off with your fingers and a bit of flour. Saves a lot of time.

wootwoot · 08-17-2012, 11:57 PM

I used goo gone and a mf towel. Took it right off. It was just a few long thin marks.

wootwoot · 08-17-2012, 11:57 PM

THANKS FOR THE HELP GUYS!

08-17-2012, 02:17 PM	#1
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08-17-2012, 02:18 PM	#2
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08-17-2012, 02:55 PM	#3
Aetyrno Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 98 Camry Location: Portland, OR Posts: 158 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If it's big drops, scrape what you can off first; will make removal w/ goo gone much faster (if necessary at all.) If you're confident, use a razor blade, if not, get one of those plastic spreaders like you use for Bondo. Just took 3 big drops of cherry pitch off the Camry with a razor blade. No residue or scratches, no need for goo gone

08-17-2012, 04:38 PM	#4
djdnz 1337 Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 2013 BRZ WRB S/C Location: San Jose, CA / Waterloo, ON Posts: 1,134 Thanks: 776 Thanked 482 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I have 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover, in a spray can. Make sure the paint is clean first, then I spray it on a microfiber cloth and just dab the adhesive a few times. Then use your finger and rub it off, comes off with no effort at all. When you're done, wash the area again, or apply spray detailer. I did a lot of reading about it, and a lot of people prefer the 3M, or Stoner's Tarminator as opposed to Goo Gone. Some people recommended Goo Off, but I'm a bit scared of that stuff to be honest. The 3M stuff worked great.

08-17-2012, 11:57 PM	#6
wootwoot Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Cali Posts: 1,558 Thanks: 188 Thanked 462 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I used goo gone and a mf towel. Took it right off. It was just a few long thin marks.

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