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01-10-2008 16:05:49

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Working on our newly aquired Peterbilt semi tractor today. We are having it relettered tommorrow and need some tips to get that sticker glue off. I tried laquer thinner seems to work okay with some elbow grease. Just wondering if there is anything better out there that won't take the paint off either.

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Jim.UT

01-11-2008 11:27:38

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to PH, 01-10-2008 16:05:49

I've never tried Goo Gone, but I have tried Goof Off. It works well, but use it sparingly and carefully. I did remove automotive paint off a 67 F250 inner door panel inadvertantly by applying too much elbow grease with that stuff.

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Bob Kerr

01-11-2008 10:42:33

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to PH, 01-10-2008 16:05:49

A while back I bought a 71 chevy pickup from a 91 yr old guy. He had repainted the white side panels including the tailgate and had masked off the letters with msking tape. He had a cattle rack put on right after(tailgate has to be lowered) and never took the tape off the tail gate letters. Tape had been on for possibly 6 YEARS! Stuck like concrete! I got a bottle of Goo Gone just to give it a shot. It worked, BUT I had to spray it on and let it soak for several days before taking off the tape. It took several trys to get it all but after 2 weeks I had it. I never thought that stuff would come off without a grinder! I have a 68 Olds 442 in the barn that has 18 yr old masking tape on it. I will give it a try on there when it warms up. Goo Gone will get it off especially if you let it soak a few hours or even days.

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johnand cindy

01-11-2008 08:38:16

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to PH, 01-10-2008 16:05:49

De-natured alchol you can get it at any hardware store, paint store it will take off the wax but it works well and wont harm the paint it will remove tree sap tar etc. John

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Jeff-oh

01-11-2008 06:02:22

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to PH, 01-10-2008 16:05:49

Goo gone advocte also

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big fred

01-10-2008 20:00:12

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to PH, 01-10-2008 16:05:49

I'll throw in with the Goo Gone contingent here. Only caveat is that a lot of those adhesives are actually double sided tape, with a very thin carrier film. Squirt the Goo Gone on a rag or paper towel, let it set on the surface for a few minutes, and if the adhesive doesn't just wipe off, you may need to use your thumb to "roll" the film off. Goo Gone is citrus based and won't poison you if it penetrates the skin. Wonderful stuff.

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RobMD

01-10-2008 19:02:35

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to PH, 01-10-2008 16:05:49

GOOOO GONNNEEEE!!! that stuff is amazing!! I just took off those real sticky bug deflector and sun visor glue off of a truck!! No damage done!!

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1936

01-10-2008 18:59:11

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to PH, 01-10-2008 16:05:49

Was told to remove the vehicle decals with wd 40. Never needed to can't say it works. I have used it to degrease tractors and no paint damage.

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led

01-10-2008 18:36:49

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to PH, 01-10-2008 16:05:49

Rag soaked in vinegar, let it sit a couple of minutes. Sticker will peel right off.

Led

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joe etx

01-10-2008 18:21:53

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to PH, 01-10-2008 16:05:49

3-M makes a wheel type thing i call eraser. fits a battery powered drill will remove all decals down to glue will not hurt paint,unless you get carried away.

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Kestrel in CT

01-10-2008 18:03:55

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to PH, 01-10-2008 16:05:49

I've used a product called Goof Off for years. Terrific on sticker residue. It claims to be safe on dry oil based paints but will remove dry latex paint.

(also removes lipstick...just in case)

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Mark - IN.

01-10-2008 17:40:46

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to PH, 01-10-2008 16:05:49

"Glue be gone" has worked for me pretty well. Get it at like Menards.

What has worked best though for the initial hardened rough stuff, something learned in a boat factory decades ago. Heating the stickers, lisences, etc even really old ones softens the glue, and when peel the now softened stickers off, much of the glue goes too. The cleanup ladies used heat lamps for a short period of time, and that's where I learned it, from the professionals.

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Mark - IN.

01-10-2008 17:50:57

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to Mark - IN., 01-10-2008 17:40:46

Oops, think Joe's right...is called Goo Gone.

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Clefus

01-10-2008 17:26:52

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to PH, 01-10-2008 16:05:49

I always had a can of 3M adhesive remover ....need a new can...
Does the citrus one replace the old stuff or just another product...??

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CCer

01-10-2008 17:11:05

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to PH, 01-10-2008 16:05:49

I've worked outdoors using ether starting fluid with good results.

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Leland

01-10-2008 16:54:14

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to PH, 01-10-2008 16:05:49

walmart has sticker remover back in the boating supply section works pretty good .

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Joe (Wa)

01-10-2008 16:49:28

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to PH, 01-10-2008 16:05:49

GOO GONE works pretty good for the adhesive used on price stickers. Doesn't seem to hurt paint but I wouldn't bet on that, best to test it on the proverbial hidden spot.

Joe

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old popper

01-10-2008 16:38:50

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to PH, 01-10-2008 16:05:49

3M makes some stuff (aerosol) called Adhesive Remover Citrus Base. Contains no solvents, it does however use propane for propellant so is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. Works very well in my opinion. Check parts stores I guess, I use it at my job, and they buy from a wholesaler.

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GeneMO

01-10-2008 16:27:03

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to PH, 01-10-2008 16:05:49

I have had real good luck with WD-40, sprayed on a clean, soft rag. Give it a good coat, let it set a few seconds and then start rubbing gently. You will get the hang of it. You then have an oil coating so will need a good degreaser of your choice.

Gene

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Mike (WA)

01-10-2008 16:22:21

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to PH, 01-10-2008 16:05:49

There's "stuff in a can" to do almost anything. Check with your local auto dealer (doesn't matter which flavor) and they have something that will do it.

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Ken Crisman

01-10-2008 16:13:01

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to PH, 01-10-2008 16:05:49

I've used WD40 & 5-56 with much success . HTH ! God bless, Ken

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Allan In NE

01-10-2008 16:12:49

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to PH, 01-10-2008 16:05:49

Tar remover works. Plain ol' gasoline also.

Allan

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RustyFarmall

01-11-2008 04:15:10

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Re: Sticker adhesion removal in reply to Allan In NE, 01-10-2008 16:12:49

I've had the best luck with plain ol' rubbing alcohol.

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