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Nov 10, 2019 | 07:58 PM

Zipnbyeu

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How do I remove this?

How do I remove this dry glue from the back of my C7 Seats? I have tried goo be gone and wd-40 but it will not come off. Car only has 3000 miles on it so I know I can take back to dealership but if anyone here can save me that time I would appreciate it.

Nov 10, 2019 | 08:02 PM

Maxie2U

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How did glue get on the seat back? Was it there when you purchased the car? Did you put have a sticker it then decided to remove it?

Nov 10, 2019 | 08:15 PM

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without knowing the glue type, it would be hard to offer any real advice. Going too aggressive could be costly. Since goo gone didn't move it, its probably a cross linked polymer. meaning it will never soften under chemical reaction. I can not imaging anyone using this type of glue on an automotive application where it should be removed. Good luck... If its the glue used to attach the clear plastic covers on the seats, it should easily be removed with goo gone. you may want to allow a soaked paper towel with goo gone to cover the section of glue for 30 or 40 minutes allowing it to break down the product.
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Nov 10, 2019 | 08:17 PM

Zipnbyeu

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I did not see it when I bought the car but I did not put any stickers on the car I believe it is the shipping protective cover that should be removed from the dealer when they prep the car ......see picture

Nov 10, 2019 | 08:18 PM

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Take some isopropyl alcohol to it.

Nov 10, 2019 | 08:19 PM

oldC5

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Remove

Try WD 40 on a rag.it worked to get corvette emblem off my GS .

Nov 10, 2019 | 08:43 PM

Kevin A Jones

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I haven't found an adhesive yet that 08984 won't remove, yet it won't damage upholstery.

Last edited by Kevin A Jones; Nov 10, 2019 at 08:45 PM.

Nov 10, 2019 | 09:19 PM

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Kevin - thanks for the recommendation. Saved the info just in case I ever need to remove adhesive from the car.

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Nov 10, 2019 | 10:07 PM

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had the same thing not as bad on only one seat. Could not get it off so wisely left it alone.but yours are way worse. I think there must have been a sticker there that dealer took off during prep.

Nov 11, 2019 | 12:18 PM

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yellow2007

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eraser wheel..............

Nov 11, 2019 | 01:24 PM

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ssmith512

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Try a heat gun and a plastic scraper. Be gentle with the heat and scraper (obviously). Heat should soften the glue enough to where it should "peel off" the seat back.

Nov 11, 2019 | 01:30 PM

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Lighter fluid on a rag. Careful not to overdo it. That seat back plastic is soft when heated. Avoid heating it.

Nov 11, 2019 | 05:55 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin A Jones

I haven't found an adhesive yet that 08984 won't remove, yet it won't damage upholstery.

I keep a can of this on hand at all times for last 15 years. Never fails and works without damage to paint, etc.

Nov 11, 2019 | 08:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin A Jones

I haven't found an adhesive yet that 08984 won't remove, yet it won't damage upholstery.

This. It belongs in every garage.

Nov 11, 2019 | 08:34 PM

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Kevin A Jones

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I agree, no shop or garage should be without a can of 8984 as it has so many uses. The best tar remover you will ever use, cleans paint from my detail bushes instantly and safely removes adhesive residue from any household/or automotive application.

Nov 11, 2019 | 10:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by oldC5

Try WD 40 on a rag.it worked to get corvette emblem off my GS .

He said he tried WD-40 in his post.

Nov 11, 2019 | 11:02 PM

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Denatured alcohol then go to acetone if needed.

Nov 11, 2019 | 11:15 PM

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Isopropyl alcohol... then apply your favorite brand of interior protection, i.e., Meguiar’s Ultimate Interior Detailer. The 3M cleaner and WD40 will work as well