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Looks like the PO had installed some kind of weatherstripping and removed at some time. The residue is hard as a rock. What can be used to help break this stuff down and eventually remove without damaging the paint? Goo Gone....WD40....?
That's not typically an ideal area for weather stripping because of the front fascia bolts there. You usually want to install it along the curvature of the fascia opening so the hood sandwiches it when closed. I'd surmise it may have been some sort of thing for a fascia cover or bra, like a holder or thing that holds clips.
Goo Gone or WD-40 would probably take it off (I've removed stuff like that on paint plenty of times with WD-40). It does need to sit for a while. Then use a good squeegee like ET said.
That's not typically an ideal area for weather stripping because of the front fascia bolts there. You usually want to install it along the curvature of the fascia opening so the hood sandwiches it when closed. I'd surmise it may have been some sort of thing for a fascia cover or bra, like a holder or thing that holds clips.
Goo Gone or WD-40 would probably take it off (I've removed stuff like that on paint plenty of times with WD-40). It does need to sit for a while. Then use a good squeegee like ET said.
WD 40 always works but is a mess to remove itself sometimes.
My "go to" product is Goo Gone. It works on most everything, easy to remove the product and seems to work on most every adhesive and on most every surface.
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I would use your finger to roll it off as opposed to using your nail or a plastic tool, if you press too hard you will leave lines imprinted in the paint... if it's too difficult to remove it that way when dry then use some wd40 or goo gone to soften it up
I tossed out my bottle of Goo Gone after using Rapid Remover for the first time. This was recommended to me by a professional detailer. This stuff works in the same fashion as Goo Gone, but it just works much better. I was able to easily remove all of my Z06's factory badges, and I was also able to remove old 3M trim adhesive, which some people said I wouldn't be able to do.
I tossed out my bottle of Goo Gone after using Rapid Remover for the first time. This was recommended to me by a professional detailer. This stuff works in the same fashion as Goo Gone, but it just works much better. I was able to easily remove all of my Z06's factory badges, and I was also able to remove old 3M trim adhesive, which some people said I wouldn't be able to do.
I tossed out my bottle of Goo Gone after using Rapid Remover for the first time. This was recommended to me by a professional detailer. This stuff works in the same fashion as Goo Gone, but it just works much better. I was able to easily remove all of my Z06's factory badges, and I was also able to remove old 3M trim adhesive, which some people said I wouldn't be able to do.
thanks. Always looking for good tips.
Last edited by Ed Ramberger; Mar 7, 2019 at 11:28 PM.
I swear by 3M Adhesive Remover. Spendy but TOTALLY worth it.
I agree! 3M also makes an adhesive removal drill attachment that is magical. Also a bit pricey but you can use it a bunch of times and it is a million times easier then soaking/scrubbing with other available options.
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if you are talking about that eraser wheel that goes on a drill be very careful on plastic parts... it gets hot pretty quick and will heat up the plastic and rip the paint right off, works good on metal though but you will always have to go over the area with some type of solvent to get remove the leftover residue
if you are talking about that eraser wheel that goes on a drill be very careful on plastic parts... it gets hot pretty quick and will heat up the plastic and rip the paint right off, works good on metal though but you will always have to go over the area with some type of solvent to get remove the leftover residue
Good point! It's still a viable option that I've had success with on both plastic and fiberglass body panels in the past. But it surely requires some finesse to get the results you're looking for. Low drill RPMs and patience!
OK, followed ET's advice....soaked some paper towel with Goo Gone....applied this morning....12 hour soak....and whaddya know....Goo Gone! Just a bit of haze that will most likely buff out. Thanks everyone!
I tossed out my bottle of Goo Gone after using Rapid Remover for the first time. This was recommended to me by a professional detailer. This stuff works in the same fashion as Goo Gone, but it just works much better. I was able to easily remove all of my Z06's factory badges, and I was also able to remove old 3M trim adhesive, which some people said I wouldn't be able to do.
Try Ronsol lighter fluid. Removed the door molding adhesive that was there since 2003. Took a bit if time, but the stuff costs 3$ and doesn't leave any haze. I will try a bottle of rapid remover. Just a note id rather take more time and do less damage to the paint.
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My 98 had that, Velcro was there to hold on bra.
