So I bought my car with the side scoops and window louvers already on it, and underneath where the side scoops go i have 3 big notches of silicone attached to my car. They were holding the scoop to the car along with 3m tape.

This silicone is on GOOD. How can I remove this? I took vice grips and clamped on good and this thing didn't even budge, i just dont want to ruin the paint. any chemicals u can suggest?

 

Im not sure on the specific product but try your auto parts store. they usually have gasket remover...u just need to make sure its safe on painted surfaces.

 

see what a dealer has to say, and how much it would cost them to remove it. cause if they remove it and damage the paint u might get away with making them touch it up

 

hmm.. thats a good idea. just hate leaving my baby there all day.. lol

 

i know what u mean, i work and go to school alot, so i need my stang. and when i get my wheels on next week i need them to fix one of the vents on my front fascia cuase the 3M tape they use came loose, so im sure that even though im basically goin to switch out wheels and a quick 10 min tape fix, there gunna prob have it all day...

 

NOOOOOOOOOOO Do NOT use gasket remover, that will remove your paint. Are you trying to remove the scoops? If you are try using a hair dryer to soften the adhesive and try wiggling some fishing line behind it and saw through the adhesive to remove it. If your just trying to remove a glop of silicone, get a new sharp X-Acto knife and gently cut the silicone away, just be careful when you get close to the paint.

 

Goo Gone Xtreme is awesome stuff.. i bet it will take the silicone off. Ive used it on paint before and it did not damage the finish.

 

+1 on what gtguy said.DO NOT USE GASKET REMOVER!