Chevy Convert

I've had this panel on my decklid for about five years. The 3M tape has basically given way over the years, so I ripped the thing off because it was bound to fall off anyway...better to do it on my own terms vs. at 50mph.

Here is a link to the panel: http://shop.classicdesignconcepts.co...-panel-2005-09

There's some tape residue left on the deck led. Thoughts on the best way to remove it? Goo gone and a hair dryer?

If I decided to put it back on, I assume that tape is available at any auto parts store?

I saved the old GT faux gas cap emblem, so I suppose I can put that back on and get a magentic panel instead. Regardless the tape needs to come off, so paint saving (and time saving) pointers appreciated.

fedfireman

Patience and conservative amounts of goo gone. That's what I've always done. I never had much luck with heat on residue. Now heat can pull tape leaving no residue though.

If you decide against putting it back on I'd gladly take it off your hands I have the cobra faux gas cap now... :/

tjr1973

3M makes an adhesive removal disc....it's a white disc that reminded me of an eraser. Put it in any low rpm drill and gently use it to remove the adhesive. You will only need a very small amount of goo gone or whatever to finish removing some minor residue. I used this when I took off my rear deck lid spoiler and it made it so easy and quick. You can buy more 3M automotive strength tape to use on it and reattach. Should be a painless venture. Good luck.

05screaminyellow

wd40 will remove the glue residue also

Nuke

It sounds like your surface preparation during the panel install wasn't sufficient. Once properly preped and assuming the tape on the panel was 3M (I don't recall seeing any brand name body accessory manufacturer that doesn't use 3M), the part should be rock-solid for the life of the car. It's all in the prep, including ambient/vehicle skin temps and cure time.

Chevy Convert

^ Perhaps. I did it on a clean car and prepped surface with alcohol. It started lifting on the corners...oh well. Thanks for the replies...

Chevy Convert

Took a good hour....plastic paint scraper, wd40 and tar remover did the trick. Going to look at options and may sell the panel...

Nuke

70% alcohol or higher? Standard 70% alcohol has too many constituents in it which basically contaminate the surface. 90 some % is better or a good surface prep from most auto parts store is as good or better. Also, skin surface temp should be between 60 and 80 F. with a cure time of about 12-24 hours with the vehicle kept still (NO driving) and no moisture (including morning dew).

Chevy Convert

Nuke, it was 5 years ago but I used 94.6% pure alcohol and the ambient temp was 74.3 with 40% humidity. It was partly cloudy and I did not drive the car for 28.5374 hours.

joe95 gt

goo gone worked for me when replacing spoiler and fender badges