Decal adhesive remover

Alan Nyhus · 02-24-2021, 10:36 AM

Not a real tech-y question but here it is.

Removed a bunch of decals and now have to deal with the old, nasty adhesive residue left behind. Goo Gone worked ok on the softer residue..not so good on the harder residue. Same with WD40.

Any experience with what works well appreciated.

Thanks! -Al

Jeff Stout · 02-24-2021, 10:53 AM

I have not tried or know anyone that has used it. The rubber disc on a drill that is sold at Harbor Frieght may work. They claim it's a decal remover and does not hurt the paint. IDK

nhramnl · 02-24-2021, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Stout

I have not tried or know anyone that has used it. The rubber disc on a drill that is sold at Harbor Frieght may work. They claim it's a decal remover and does not hurt the paint. IDK

It does work, but you have to be VERY careful when using it. By that, I mean go slowly, and don't push too hard. You will ultimately "get a feel" for where you need to be with pressure and speed, but at first, you most definitely can burn the surface. I found it to be very helpful in speeding-up the job, but was nervous the entire time.

Mark Ruset · 02-24-2021, 11:54 AM

You may want to try a heat gun or hair drier, warm the panel up a bit and use a plastic razor blade
, or a plastic squeegee. I would follow it up with some rubbing alcohol.

Pistol Pete · 03-08-2021, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Ruset

You may want to try a heat gun or hair drier, warm the panel up a bit and use a plastic razor blade
, or a plastic squeegee. I would follow it up with some rubbing alcohol.

Yes i would have to agree on using a hair dryer, plastic razor blade & some WD 40.
Just take your time and don’t overdue the hair dryer if it’s on high n hot.

Dano · 02-24-2021, 11:55 AM

Turtle Wax make an aerosol spray that I just used. Spray it on, let it set a few seconds, soft cloth will remove it all. Works much better than Goo Gone IMO.

SSDiv6 · 02-24-2021, 12:03 PM

Heat gun and keep it at the right distance and rubber scraper like as it was suggested.

Terry Witzel · 02-24-2021, 12:37 PM

I've used this with great success.

cad · 02-24-2021, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dano

Turtle Wax make an aerosol spray that I just used. Spray it on, let it set a few seconds, soft cloth will remove it all. Works much better than Goo Gone IMO.

I 110% agree with Dano. I just removed 15 year old stickers from the cabinets in my Gold Rush with this and some blue paper towels.

Clark

joe collins · 02-24-2021, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dano

Turtle Wax make an aerosol spray that I just used. Spray it on, let it set a few seconds, soft cloth will remove it all. Works much better than Goo Gone IMO.

Thats works great thats what i use

02-24-2021, 10:36 AM	#1
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,180 Likes: 1,074 Liked 799 Times in 236 Posts	Decal adhesive remover Not a real tech-y question but here it is. Removed a bunch of decals and now have to deal with the old, nasty adhesive residue left behind. Goo Gone worked ok on the softer residue..not so good on the harder residue. Same with WD40. Any experience with what works well appreciated. Thanks! -Al __________________ "That'll never work....."

02-24-2021, 10:53 AM	#2
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,486 Likes: 66 Liked 704 Times in 281 Posts	Re: Decal adhesive remover I have not tried or know anyone that has used it. The rubber disc on a drill that is sold at Harbor Frieght may work. They claim it's a decal remover and does not hurt the paint. IDK

02-24-2021, 11:54 AM	#4
Mark Ruset Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 263 Likes: 35 Liked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Decal adhesive remover You may want to try a heat gun or hair drier, warm the panel up a bit and use a plastic razor blade , or a plastic squeegee. I would follow it up with some rubbing alcohol. __________________ Mark Ruset 2048 STK

02-24-2021, 11:55 AM	#6
Dano Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Hurricane, Utah Posts: 156 Likes: 36 Liked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Decal adhesive remover Turtle Wax make an aerosol spray that I just used. Spray it on, let it set a few seconds, soft cloth will remove it all. Works much better than Goo Gone IMO. __________________ SC 707Y

02-24-2021, 12:03 PM	#7
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,044 Likes: 712 Liked 1,585 Times in 582 Posts	Re: Decal adhesive remover Heat gun and keep it at the right distance and rubber scraper like as it was suggested.

02-24-2021, 12:37 PM	#8
Terry Witzel Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Marion,Ohio Posts: 247 Likes: 48 Liked 50 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Decal adhesive remover I've used this with great success.