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Old 03-11-2015, 08:00 PM
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A while back, some little twerp decided to yank one of the quarter louvers off my side window. Now on both sides I'm left with 3M Tape applied with adhesion promoter. I have tried EVERYTHING that the guys at Autozone could throw at it, from the highest end bug and tar remover, to straight rubbing alcohol and lighter fluid. Is there ANYTHING that will remove this crap??? I'm starting to think that this stuff is stronger than welding!
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Old 03-11-2015, 09:03 PM
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I used goo gone i took off all my decals on my truck. I took a cloth and soaked the area and let it sit for a while 15 20 min soak area again let sit again after a while it should start coming off just have to let it work down to glue. Then you need to clean area and wax
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Old 03-11-2015, 09:45 PM
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Go to an autobody store and ask them. My buddy is a bodyman and there are products that will take this off in 30 seconds but the name escapes me sorry.

Or even better, go to a body shop and ask them to take it off for you. If they are worth anything they will spend 2 mins for you.
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Old 03-13-2015, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by buster
Go to an autobody store and ask them. My buddy is a bodyman and there are products that will take this off in 30 seconds but the name escapes me sorry.

Or even better, go to a body shop and ask them to take it off for you. If they are worth anything they will spend 2 mins for you.
As it turns out, there are no body specific stores. I called 2 different body shops and 2 detailing places, but neither of them sold off the shelf products.
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Old 03-13-2015, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Young_Gun
As it turns out, there are no body specific stores. I called 2 different body shops and 2 detailing places, but neither of them sold off the shelf products.

Let them do it for you, worth it. Have you tried 3M adhesive remover?
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Old 03-20-2015, 11:01 AM
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WD-40 works good on a lot of glues and adhesives. Give it a try.
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Old 03-24-2015, 08:27 AM
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Xylene (xylol) works well for removing adhesive. Have you tried a single edge razor blade?
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