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Outlaw 100

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Trying to remove the tacky glue!!
« on: February 06, 2013, 03:00:33 AM »
Guys, I am about to install a Mustang solo seat and have peeled away the protective coating on the rear fender that is under the original seat.  Trouble is that it has left a lot of tacky glue on the rear fender and I am having a lot of trouble removing it.  Any Suggestions? :nixweiss:
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Re: Trying to remove the tacky glue!!
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2013, 03:22:00 AM »
There are several products that work well. Try Goo Gone  or Goof Off
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Re: Trying to remove the tacky glue!!
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2013, 04:31:09 AM »
I dont think they are available in australia.  Will check, many thanks
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Re: Trying to remove the tacky glue!!
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2013, 09:01:14 AM »

Use a hot air gun or hair dryer to warm up the glue, then press some wide packaging tape onto the warm glue and then peel off.  Repeat until most of the mess is removed, then carefully use an adhesive removal product.  Things like Goof-Off or Goo Gone work pretty well, but they can damage some materials so be careful.  Try an auto body shop supplier for one of the products sold to remove moulding adhesives from auto paint; 3M makes a good one.

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Re: Trying to remove the tacky glue!!
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2013, 12:31:17 PM »
Quote from: grc on February 06, 2013, 09:01:14 AM
Use a hot air gun or hair dryer to warm up the glue, then press some wide packaging tape onto the warm glue and then peel off.  Repeat until most of the mess is removed, then carefully use an adhesive removal product.  Things like Goof-Off or Goo Gone work pretty well, but they can damage some materials so be careful.  Try an auto body shop supplier for one of the products sold to remove moulding adhesives from auto paint; 3M makes a good one.

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Re: Trying to remove the tacky glue!!
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2013, 02:16:15 PM »
done, thanks guys
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Re: Trying to remove the tacky glue!!
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2013, 04:12:52 PM »
WD40 works well
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Re: Trying to remove the tacky glue!!
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2013, 12:31:06 AM »
I keep a bottle of each 70% and 90% isopropal alcohol always in my garage and its very cheap!
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Re: Trying to remove the tacky glue!!
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2013, 11:06:35 PM »
Quote from: gtaboyz on February 08, 2013, 12:31:06 AM
I keep a bottle of each 70% and 90% isopropal alcohol always in my garage and its very cheap!

I keep a couple of bottle of alcohol in the garage too... :alcohol:
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Re: Trying to remove the tacky glue!!
« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2013, 12:29:07 AM »
My clear coat cracked around where the plastic film was
My guard is getting the holes welded and repainted
Should give nice clean lines no holes
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Re: Trying to remove the tacky glue!!
« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2013, 05:30:14 PM »
WD40 works well!!
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Re: Trying to remove the tacky glue!!
« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2013, 06:50:14 PM »
Auto Body paint & supply stores sell wax & grease removers or precleaners to use before the painting process. These solvents will not afect the clearcoat or paint & are also good for removing tar & or sticky road grime & also glue like you
are trying to remove...........Just be sure to wax the area that you used it on as it also removes wax.
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