Best way to remove 3M double sided tape residue.

XYR03 · 12-01-2008, 02:21 PM

What did you guys use to remove the left over adhesive on the trunk after removing spoilers?? Also after dbadging.

hov333 · 12-01-2008, 02:46 PM

use lighter fluid. no joke, it will remove all stickiness.

XYR03 · 12-01-2008, 02:57 PM

I've used that before and it works well so i guess I'll just go with that.

raceyBMW · 12-01-2008, 03:56 PM

Goo Gone or Goof-off works well too....just make sure you re-wax the trunk lid after you use it.

tissot · 12-01-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by raceyBMW

Goo Gone or Goof-off works well too....just make sure you re-wax the trunk lid after you use it.

I used Goo Gone. Works great.

LOLrance · 12-01-2008, 04:15 PM

Soak it with goo gone, and it should peel of quite easily after.

BMW_TT · 12-01-2008, 05:46 PM

Just remember to let it soak in there for a little bit.

BzsBimmer · 12-01-2008, 06:54 PM

I think goof off is too harsh for the clear.
I would use the citrus based goo gone and polish/wax area after.

JL330i_UT · 12-01-2008, 06:59 PM

i used 3M adhesive remover

Queenskid24 · 12-01-2008, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

Soak it with goo gone, and it should peel of quite easily after.

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Originally Posted by JL328i

i used 3M adhesive remover

either should work great, after that spray down surface with ISO for installation of another spoiler/bootlid

, just to remove any left over mess like old wax, sealant etc..

teej361 · 12-02-2008, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JL328i

i used 3M adhesive remover

+1

BMWdmk · 12-02-2008, 01:52 AM

gas...

jaespark87 · 12-02-2008, 02:20 AM

GOO GONE !

XYR03 · 12-03-2008, 08:43 PM

I used lighter fluid and it was awesome! lol I let it sit for about a min or two.

BMW MotorSport · 12-04-2008, 12:33 AM

car polish works too and it makes your paint shine in the process.

BMWdmk · 12-04-2008, 10:25 AM

spoilers residue, half-peeled stickers, gum etc

gasoline and a soap-soaked rag to wipe clean

SteveMondragon · 12-04-2008, 11:10 AM

Gas and lighter fluid works great, but it also takes the wax off and will dull the surface if you don't treat it right away afterwards (waxing & buffing the area).

Use either Goop-Off / Goo-Gone, or if your really can't find anything, WD-40 also works. Just spray any of those on, let it sit for a minute and then just start peeling the tape off. Even after using any of those products, I'd still clean the surface and then wax & buff it with some polish.

VMRWheels · 12-04-2008, 06:34 PM

works great and doesn't dull paint from my experience.

12-01-2008, 02:21 PM	#1
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XYR03 Lieutenant Colonel 141 Rep 1,673 Posts Drives: Cayman S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (6)	I used lighter fluid and it was awesome! lol I let it sit for about a min or two. __________________ [SIGPIC]2015-Cayman S (Can't leave bimmerpost) 2009-E92 M3 2005-E46 M3 1998-E36 M3 2007-E92 328i[/SIGPIC]
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BMWdmk Rollin 3rd 110 Rep 1,234 Posts Drives: Something fast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chino Hills iTrader: (15)	spoilers residue, half-peeled stickers, gum etc gasoline and a soap-soaked rag to wipe clean
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SteveMondragon Seaman 70 Rep 518 Posts Drives: E92 \| I01 \| G30 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: LA iTrader: (4)	Gas and lighter fluid works great, but it also takes the wax off and will dull the surface if you don't treat it right away afterwards (waxing & buffing the area). Use either Goop-Off / Goo-Gone, or if your really can't find anything, WD-40 also works. Just spray any of those on, let it sit for a minute and then just start peeling the tape off. Even after using any of those products, I'd still clean the surface and then wax & buff it with some polish.
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