Walt 339 #1 Posted September 2, 2016 Quick question what is the easiest way to remove the old / original stickers? Over last couple of weeks I have been working on replacing the doors and fenders on my truck. Was told by a bud who does body work to us putty knife with a good edge to remove body side moldings. I found once they were off I still had some glue and material from 2 sided tape to deal with. By using heat and rubbing it I got 99% it off. Followed this up with some denatured alcohol which cleaned remaining residue without affecting paint. Is the method I used anywhere close to the preferred method of removing stickers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #2 Posted September 2, 2016 Like you approach...Goo Gone works,,, Can we see.??? Good Luck !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,155 #3 Posted September 2, 2016 I have had good results with this product. http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/3m-adhesive-remover-12-oz-net-weight-03618/99985928-P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,730 #4 Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) Most tape residue is mineral-based. 99% of what you will find in the automotive and garden tractor world is mineral-based, meaning that something with mineral spirits in it is the best thing for removal. Paint thinner, turpentine, gasoline, and most over the counter commercial products like Goo Gone are mineral-based and will cut the glue. Goo Gone has some other chemicals in it for other kinds of adhesive. Gasoline works great. but is dangerous, and will damage oil-based paint if left on for too long. Alcohol does not cut mineral based glues very well and evaporates too quickly. 3M makes an adhesive remover, but I have never used it due to the relatively high cost. My tried and true method is heat (but not so hot that it will damage the paint), and plain old paint thinner. Edited September 2, 2016 by rmaynard 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbuckler 45 #5 Posted September 2, 2016 I carefully use a heatgun and razor blade. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walt 339 #6 Posted September 2, 2016 Thanks for the info will keep these methods in mind. My hood stickers look like they have shrunk, have what appears to be glue residue around them on all sides. Not sure yet if I will do anything with them but I do like having an idea of what I'm getting into and how to do it before I take on a project. Will only replace them if I refinish the hood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,624 #7 Posted September 2, 2016 No joke , peanut butter can get you out of a lot stickie situations , and it's environmental friendly . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,730 #8 Posted September 2, 2016 6 hours ago, ACman said: No joke , peanut butter can get you out of a lot stickie situations , and it's environmental friendly . Just had a peanut butter sandwich for a snack, and it hasn't helped me with the loader pump problem, but that's a whole different issue...although it did remove some grease and grime from my hands that ordinary hand soap did not. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #9 Posted September 3, 2016 Try some W-40, its good stuff. Wayne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,155 #10 Posted September 3, 2016 On 9/2/2016 at 9:17 AM, ACman said: No joke , peanut butter can get you out of a lot stickie situations , and it's environmental friendly . So what you are saying is; if you are in a jam, use peanut butter! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,624 #11 Posted September 3, 2016 25 minutes ago, 953 nut said: So what you are saying is; if you are in a jam, use peanut butter! If you call construction adhesive in your hair , I'd say yea . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
608KEB 796 #12 Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) I've used the 3M adhesive remover. It's about $20.00. But a little bit will do a lot. You brush it on repeatedly. Try like 1/4 oz. at a time in a separate container. Edited September 6, 2016 by 608KEB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #13 Posted September 6, 2016 Different ways but I usually grab a heatgun and aim to heat the metal and not the decal that has already pulled away. in other words, heat an edge or the decal, pull up that edge and point the gun more towards what needs to be removed keeping the heat away from what you are pulling with or it will soften and break/pull away. Then some solvent to remove any traces. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r356c 375 #14 Posted September 7, 2016 I use PB B'laster to remove the adhesive residue. It has never attacked any of the enamel finishes I have used it on. It's also good for removing rattle can paint from fingertips. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,639 #15 Posted September 7, 2016 Pinstripe eraser wheel will get a lot of decals off without harming the paint, Also good ol' DL hand cleaner will get the gunkies out of your hair if you fall down and jam your head into a can of adhesive! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #16 Posted September 7, 2016 1 hour ago, squonk said: Pinstripe eraser wheel will get a lot of decals off without harming the paint, Also good ol' DL hand cleaner will get the gunkies out of your hair if you fall down and jam your head into a can of adhesive! I just have to ask, how you know about DL hand cleaner removing "gunkies" from hair? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,639 #17 Posted September 7, 2016 Greaser day at college. Guy in my class used Vaseline to grease his hair. He couldn't get it to wash out. Engine Prof told him to use DL on it. It took the gunk right out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walt 339 #18 Posted September 10, 2016 On 9/2/2016 at 5:29 AM, 857 horse said: Like you approach...Goo Gone works,,, Can we see.??? Good Luck !!! Sorry I meant to do this sooner but here are pics for ya. First couple are my ugly ass truck last year and the Walnut tree stump I pulled with it. Then this spring I snapped all the mounting bolts and pushed the box off frame to replace it. Lastly are the doors and fenders I replaced in last couple of weeks and tail gate I decided to paint since when I bought it and box it was blue. Looking for cab now to prep paint and change next spring. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites