Getting rid of glue/adhesive

Bentrix · 10-21-2011, 09:09 PM

Hey guys, just picked up my new CPO 09' 335XI this morning and it had that awful clear bra on it. I would have left it on but it looked yellow and just contrasted so much with the white of the paint. So i removed it but of course it left a nasty adhesive behind. I tried goo gone and that didn't work. Anyone else know what could work? Do body shops do this kind of work?

It's not a small spot either...we're talking from one side of the hood to the other and 6" up.

edirtaynine · 10-21-2011, 09:30 PM

3M adhesive remover

krnet2dboi · 10-21-2011, 09:35 PM

Or Goo Gone.... Just make sure you wipe it off completely afterwards or it's gonna stain

Bentrix · 10-21-2011, 09:51 PM

LOL i said i tried goo gone...didn't work. I read about the 3M adhesive remover...will try to find some locally.

Ghoti · 10-21-2011, 11:56 PM

Maybe a clay bar along with the adhesive remover?

A detail shop should be able to take care of it.

Good luck!

tibra1 · 10-22-2011, 12:00 AM

NO NO..just use lighter fluid..works like a charm..it says it right on the bottle..I use this for removing ALL adhesives.

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crazydrummer · 10-22-2011, 01:44 AM

Goo gone or adhesive remover will work, just takes time and towels. Kinda Have to let it soak then scrape off with towel.

That's nothing compared to removing urathane glue residue left from the person who installed my lip. I'm having to SAND it off. No solvent will touch it

Game · 10-22-2011, 01:56 AM

Heat it up with a blow dryer, then goo gone it. It'll take time, but it'll work.

N0OS3 · 10-22-2011, 03:24 AM

use a hammer... ^__^ just bang that sticky right off of there!

MalM3 · 10-22-2011, 03:32 AM

brake cleaner and a microfiber.
job done

rollinstone157 · 10-22-2011, 12:08 PM

I'd say goo-gone + time + a little heat + a clay bar

Bentrix · 10-22-2011, 06:42 PM

Thanks guys!! I couldn't find any 3M so i gave Goo gone and WD40 a try for a second time. Like someone above mentioned, I first would blow dry the area for about a minute, goo gone and then rub like a mofo. My fingers are raw like hell. Up to now i've done the two outer edges of the hood. All i have left is the middle. At least i saved myself some money. I plan to clay bar it after a good wash then give it a nice polish.

BMW1111 · 10-23-2011, 10:45 PM

3M adhesive remover you can get it at Pep boys. Be sure to wax after you use it to protect your paint.

tibra1 · 10-23-2011, 10:46 PM

Geez OP..would you just listen to me and use lighter fluid..It works.

10-21-2011, 09:09 PM	#1
Bentrix Private First Class 5 Rep 177 Posts Drives: '09 335i e92 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Getting rid of glue/adhesive Hey guys, just picked up my new CPO 09' 335XI this morning and it had that awful clear bra on it. I would have left it on but it looked yellow and just contrasted so much with the white of the paint. So i removed it but of course it left a nasty adhesive behind. I tried goo gone and that didn't work. Anyone else know what could work? Do body shops do this kind of work? It's not a small spot either...we're talking from one side of the hood to the other and 6" up.
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10-21-2011, 09:30 PM	#2
edirtaynine Major General 87 Rep 6,088 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	3M adhesive remover
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10-21-2011, 09:35 PM	#3
krnet2dboi Captain 72 Rep 910 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Base Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New YOrk iTrader: (2)	Or Goo Gone.... Just make sure you wipe it off completely afterwards or it's gonna stain __________________ There are only two types of cars in the world; BMW and the Rest
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10-21-2011, 09:51 PM	#4
Bentrix Private First Class 5 Rep 177 Posts Drives: '09 335i e92 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	LOL i said i tried goo gone...didn't work. I read about the 3M adhesive remover...will try to find some locally.
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10-21-2011, 11:56 PM	#5
Ghoti Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Maybe a clay bar along with the adhesive remover? A detail shop should be able to take care of it. Good luck! __________________ SG e92 335i 6MT / Pure Stg2 DD / JB4 + MHD BEF / ETS FMIC / Dinan CAI / AR DPs / Stage 2 LPFP / Spec 3+ / Spec SMFW / MFactory LSD / KW V2 SCs / Vibrant 1792s e36 M3 ... gone but not forgotten
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10-22-2011, 12:00 AM	#6
tibra1 Banned 132 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	NO NO..just use lighter fluid..works like a charm..it says it right on the bottle..I use this for removing ALL adhesives.
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10-22-2011, 01:44 AM	#7
crazydrummer Captain 92 Rep 763 Posts Drives: 335i 08 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: arkansas iTrader: (14)	Goo gone or adhesive remover will work, just takes time and towels. Kinda Have to let it soak then scrape off with towel. That's nothing compared to removing urathane glue residue left from the person who installed my lip. I'm having to SAND it off. No solvent will touch it __________________ Current: 2009 E90 Dinan M3. Alpine White Over Bamboo
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10-22-2011, 01:56 AM	#8
Game ------ 8295 Rep 10,737 Posts Drives: G80 LCI, G87 (sold) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago'ish iTrader: (26)	Heat it up with a blow dryer, then goo gone it. It'll take time, but it'll work. __________________
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10-22-2011, 03:24 AM	#9
N0OS3 Colonel 150 Rep 2,217 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oak Harbor, WA iTrader: (5)	use a hammer... ^__^ just bang that sticky right off of there!
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10-22-2011, 03:32 AM	#10
MalM3 4 pot warrior 38 Rep 1,307 Posts Drives: E90 318I Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DENMARK iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 e90 [10.00]	brake cleaner and a microfiber. job done __________________ Been there, done that, wanna do it again
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10-22-2011, 12:08 PM	#11
rollinstone157 Brotographer 95 Rep 1,742 Posts Drives: F30 335xi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I'd say goo-gone + time + a little heat + a clay bar
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10-22-2011, 06:42 PM	#12
Bentrix Private First Class 5 Rep 177 Posts Drives: '09 335i e92 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys!! I couldn't find any 3M so i gave Goo gone and WD40 a try for a second time. Like someone above mentioned, I first would blow dry the area for about a minute, goo gone and then rub like a mofo. My fingers are raw like hell. Up to now i've done the two outer edges of the hood. All i have left is the middle. At least i saved myself some money. I plan to clay bar it after a good wash then give it a nice polish.
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10-23-2011, 10:45 PM	#13
BMW1111 New Member 2 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2016 528i Msport Join Date: May 2011 Location: Calabasas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 328 [0.00]	3M 3M adhesive remover you can get it at Pep boys. Be sure to wax after you use it to protect your paint.
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10-23-2011, 10:46 PM	#14
tibra1 Banned 132 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	Geez OP..would you just listen to me and use lighter fluid..It works.
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