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.

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.

Dan Walcott · 02-24-2021, 01:17 PM

3M works great, let the product do its thing and wipe off with a soft cloth.

may take 2 applications on the real tough ones.

Take your time , not much force required.

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: 1,166 Likes: 1,018 Liked 762 Times in 226 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: 1,410 Likes: 53 Liked 655 Times in 255 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: 250 Likes: 23 Liked 34 Times in 24 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	#5
Dano Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Hurricane, Utah Posts: 156 Likes: 36 Liked 53 Times in 33 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	#6
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 2,991 Likes: 693 Liked 1,457 Times in 543 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	#7
Terry Witzel Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Marion,Ohio Posts: 244 Likes: 42 Liked 49 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Decal adhesive remover I've used this with great success.

02-24-2021, 01:17 PM	#8
Dan Walcott Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gaylord,Mi Posts: 126 Likes: 302 Liked 92 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Decal adhesive remover 3M works great, let the product do its thing and wipe off with a soft cloth. may take 2 applications on the real tough ones. Take your time , not much force required.