AverageVetteNut

So, I have my set of stickers for next season sitting here, but I have some serious concerns about putting them on the car after the nightmares I've had getting these same ones off my Black Cobalt.

What are you guys using to remove them at the end of the year?? I have peeled off the stickers, only to have the clue residue left over, and have had to use 3M adhesive remover on them to get it off...

Is there a company that makes more friendly glue for us that aren't leaving the decal on permanently?? I know the SCCA stickers are a breeze to remove but they are of a different matieral as well.

Also, is there a difference in the BLACK or WHITE decals they offer?? I had white ones on the Cobalt, and will be using black ones on the Z06.

Any ideas or advice is greatly appreciated

TedDBere

Goo Gone....nuf said.

AverageVetteNut

You know Ted, I acutally said to myself "Why don't you just PM Ted... he's GOT to know this issue"

Thanks I never tried that stuff, but will give it a shot. If it works on dark colored cars, should be just fine for yella.

wallyman424

or mineral oil. that stuff works very well.

astock165

I have used WD40 in the past successfully. I wouldn't have believed it when it was first suggested to me but damn it worked!

AverageVetteNut

Hmmm... never thought of mineral spirits or WD 40... then again, I am new to sticker removal

johninar

Yep, everytime Ted thinks he knows everything, the other half brings him back down to earth!
I've used Goo Gone and had good results

AverageVetteNut

I've been autocrossing for 4 years now, and when it comes to the forum, I always can count on Ted to give a good answer.

Yet, I've yet to meet him at an event....

Z07coupe

Walleyman said mineral oil, not mineral spirits.

wallyman424

you can use both. any nonpolar liquid should work.

AverageVetteNut

Ah yes... I see that. I was typing without my brain attached.

Hmm... what's "nonpolar" ??

eogel

Putting a heavy coat of wax where you are going to apply the decal will help next time you need to remove them.

wallyman424

"Non-polar molecules

A non-polar compound occurs when there is an equal sharing of electrons between two different atoms. Examples of household non-polar compounds include fats, oil and petrol/gasoline. Therefore, most non-polar molecules are water insoluble (hydrophobic) at room temperature. However many non-polar organic solvents, such as turpentine, are able to dissolve non-polar substances. When comparing a polar and non-polar molecule with similar molar masses, the polar molecule generally has a higher boiling point, because of the dipole-dipole interaction between their molecules. The most common form of such an interaction is the hydrogen bond."

johninar

That's exactly what I said to the wife the other night.....

This forum is amazing!

AverageVetteNut

Darn you Wally... Now I learned something today.... I have to go home from work now...

Seriously...good info!


as another comment about waxing... I plan on having quite a # of coats of wax on the car by then... I'll have all winter

ZR1 MK

Pre wax as mentioned. Heat always helps the removal process for stickers. Heat gun on low or a hair dryer. I use a heat gun and Goo Gone for residue.

AU N EGL

3M Trim Adhesive remover

AverageVetteNut

Yes, I use the 3M stuff, and I've done it with the sun baking it prior to removal, so on a black car that don't take much.

Looks like I've got plenty of options.

TedDBere

Well...I've autox with Misery Bay, CPR and Philly in PA. You must be somewhere near Pittsburgh.

Oyishdog

I usually just use some gas...takes the tire marks off the paint too.

Oh, and mayo works great too...seriously, try it.