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Old 07-16-2007, 10:54 AM
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The stripes themselves and the glue left on after words?
Also. One of the corners is bent/cracked. Do you know a range of how much it "might" cost to fix. its all the way on a corner and about 1 in long. I noticed a spot by the back of the spoiler itself too, but its smaller.
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by the way... I dont have a hair dryer.
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get one
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I got the decals off... now i just need to get the glue off.
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I used Goof Off to remove the glue left from my dealer decal on my 94Z recently. It had been there since I bought the car new in '94. It removed the glue just fine, but left a very fine haze on the clearcoat. A few seconds with the Porter-Cable DA and some fine buffing compound, and the haze was completely gone.

3M also makes an adhesive remover, but Lowe's didn't have it, and I've used Goof Off before on 'stuff'.
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i used gasoline on the residue left from my eblems, maybe that would work?
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I'll try that right now .. I have some 93 ocatane in the garage .
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didnt work... now my hands/garage smell like gas ..thanks for the info tho. Would have saved me a couple bucks.

I guess i'll go get some stuff tomorrow. Hasnt been a big deal to me lately, but I need to get it done.
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try using a solvent prep...or a wax and grease remover. pour some on to a rag and let the rag sit on the adhesive area for a while. check to see if you can scrape some off with your finger. If that don't work, try thinner. probably will require buffing after tho...but try on a small area first...hope that may help.
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wd40 works wonders, ive been there done that got the t shirt
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A company called rapid tac has a good product for decal removal.
If you act real professional and tell them you would like a sample
they will send you some neat stuff in 4 oz spray bottles.
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You can try using goo gone. I have used it a few times with great success.


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Originally Posted by The Guz
You can try using goo gone. I have used it a few times with great success.


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with no dulling of the finish?
Im afraid of the goof off and goo gone being too harsh.

Yes Ive used WD40 too but not on a outer finish.
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either 3M or other brands of adhesive remover or wetsand and buffing
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3m has a Wax and adhesive remover.... works good



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