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Dec 5, 2009 | 11:00 AM

will9455

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From: Suffolk VA

Glue Removal

The previous owner of my 02 Coupe glued the CORVETTE lettering on the rear facia, the dealership removed the letters but left behind some glue residue. It has almost an epoxy like feel to it. I've tried picking at it, acetone, liquer thinner, and 3M adhesive remover, nothing has worked to remove the glue. Any suggestions? I suppose if worse comes to worse, I could sand it off and have the facia repainted but that would be expensive. Thanks.

Dec 5, 2009 | 02:00 PM

guido7834

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I got mine off using "goo gone". Although the letters on my car were the vinyl ones. Maybe it will work.

Dec 5, 2009 | 02:09 PM

hotwheels57

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If you've already tried "acetone, liquer thinner, and 3M adhesive remover", chances are you won't be able to remove the "glue" with anything else...

Dec 5, 2009 | 02:29 PM

will9455

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Thanks, for the help. Goo Goon, although a good product, is weaker than lacquer thinner, so i doubt that will work. It looks like my next attempt will be with a dremmel and polishing disc, followed by touch up paint.

Dec 5, 2009 | 02:38 PM

Neato

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Have you tried a hair dryer ?
Brakekleen ?

Dec 5, 2009 | 02:40 PM

AJay

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Originally Posted by will9455

Take it to a high end body shop and have them look at it and see if they can remove the glue. You got nothing to lose by asking. A dremel and touch up paint is an absolute last resort for your baby

Dec 5, 2009 | 03:14 PM

lucky131969

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Originally Posted by Neato

Have you tried a hair dryer ?

gentle heating is your friend.

Dec 5, 2009 | 08:37 PM

97C5owner

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Originally Posted by AJay

Take it to a high end body shop and have them look at it and see if they can remove the glue. You got nothing to lose by asking. A dremel and touch up paint is an absolute last resort for your baby

Dremel's on my baby scare me!!!

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Dec 5, 2009 | 08:47 PM

Dennis Wilson

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Had good results with a product called Goof Off. Good luck. Or you could replace the lettering.

Dec 5, 2009 | 09:24 PM

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SlvrMN6

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I would start with heat, then apply silicone spray and let it sit for a couple minutes. Take a microfiber netted pad (commonly used for removing bugs from the front bumper and scrub.