remove 3m tape residue

e90xIn52 · 06-17-2011, 09:56 AM

I installed a Oem truck spoiler on my car using double sided 3m tape about a year ago. I just took the spoiler of and some of 3m tape stayed on trunk. Any recommendations on how to get it off

rollinstone157 · 06-17-2011, 11:38 AM

*Correction, Goo Gone* might work?

LuxAngelEyes · 06-17-2011, 12:00 PM

or goo be gone

rollinstone157 · 06-17-2011, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LuxAngelEyes

or goo be gone

YES, that's what I was thinking of, I've never used Goof Off, only Goo Gone, but that stuff might as well be unicorn blood. It's amazing.

onebadmofo · 06-17-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rollinstone157

Goof Off might work?

"Goof off" is based on acetone and will eat through paint.
"Goo gone" is much milder.

Or just use WD40

edvc520 · 06-17-2011, 01:56 PM

heat gun and take out most of it..
then use goo gone for the rest

nferber · 06-17-2011, 05:08 PM

Or pick up a bottle of 3M adhesive remover.

frozenfire · 06-17-2011, 05:20 PM

I agree use a heat gun to remove the big stuff as the goo gone will just disolve the tape and make a mess.
Once you got pretty much all the tape gone use goo gone to remove the little stuff, should come out no problem at this point.
Then grab a PC and some mild polish to clean out the surface.
Finally finish it off with a sealant/wax to protect the clear coat. =)

fdriller9 · 06-17-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nferber

Or pick up a bottle of 3M adhesive remover.

Not many places sell 3M adhesive remover off the shelves.....you usually have to order it.....

rbtamms · 06-22-2011, 07:31 PM

I bought my 3M Adhesive Remover from Kragen & it really penetrates. I tried it when I restored a wheel & removed the balance weights which left some very sticky residues. Spray it & leave it for a minute & wipe it off, keep repeating until all goo are gone.

S1GNATURE · 06-22-2011, 08:13 PM

They actually sell an automotive kind of Goo Gone. It's not so rough on clearcoat. You can get it at AutoZone

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Originally Posted by rollinstone157

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuxAngelEyes

or goo be gone

YES, that's what I was thinking of, I've never used Goof Off, only Goo Gone, but that stuff might as well be unicorn blood. It's amazing.

WinoGregorio · 06-22-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by onebadmofo

"Goof off" is based on acetone and will eat through paint.
"Goo gone" is much milder.

Umm, no. Goof Off is NOT acetone based and will not eat through paint. It is very safe for paint. See their website for yourself.

DLE · 06-22-2011, 09:09 PM

3M Eraser Wheel.

wachupita · 06-23-2011, 02:31 PM

I bought this at pep boys for my de badge. worked great.

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frozenfire Private First Class 11 Rep 160 Posts Drives: E92 335i SG Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (0)	I agree use a heat gun to remove the big stuff as the goo gone will just disolve the tape and make a mess. Once you got pretty much all the tape gone use goo gone to remove the little stuff, should come out no problem at this point. Then grab a PC and some mild polish to clean out the surface. Finally finish it off with a sealant/wax to protect the clear coat. =) __________________
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