Removing weatherstrip adhesive

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Apr 20, 2009 | 02:44 PM

startwith80vette

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Removing weatherstrip adhesive

how do i get this stuff off. Some previous owner of my car slathered on a bit too much and now i need to replace weatherstrip and the gunk is nearly impossible to scrape off.

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Apr 20, 2009 | 02:46 PM

GD70

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3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover. Vendors sell it.

Apr 20, 2009 | 02:53 PM

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Great stuff!!!

Apr 20, 2009 | 03:32 PM

greg75vette

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That's what I used plus a scraper.

Apr 20, 2009 | 04:17 PM

kortensi

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You can also pick some Goof Off up at you local hardware store.
Just be sure to use it outside. with a fan. Really strong stuff.

Apr 21, 2009 | 08:57 AM

stevekk

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I also used Goof Off. Walmart had it. Worked great...

Apr 21, 2009 | 10:56 AM

Streamline

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3M use to make a Quick release Agent....Unfortunately discontinued.

Use Sprayway - 958 Quick Release agent.

Apr 21, 2009 | 02:13 PM

stock76

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Quote:

Originally Posted by startwith80vette

how do i get this stuff off. Some previous owner of my car slathered on a bit too much and now i need to replace weatherstrip and the gunk is nearly impossible to scrape off.

You sure that it was a previous owner? Mine was original from the factory and the brownish/yellow adhesive was smeared all overt he place on the door weatherstrips.

IMHO the quality of GM parts back then was vastly superior to what you get today, but their fit and finish on the assembly line left a lot to be desired.