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What's the best thing to get trim adhesive off of paint without ruining the paint job? My Jeep had that ugly plastic side cladding that was falling off so I just pulled it all but still have to deal with the junk left over.
3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover is the best bet.
Yes WD40 works well,I used it to remove rubber from my 1/4 panel after burnouts at the track.You probably already have some kickin around your garage.Give it a try,let it soak.I've used WD40 on window stickers before with great results, but have never used it on painted surfaces :read2:
Yes WD40 works well,I used it to remove rubber from my 1/4 panel after burnouts at the track.You probably already have some kickin around your garage.Give it a try,let it soak.
Goof off. Works great, won't harm the paint and it's cheap.
When I used to detail cars we used to use Acetone as an adhesive remover on paints and glass. Acetone and a microfiber will do it if you're worried about scratching the paint. Just make sure it's two stage paint with a clear coat and don't get it on any plastic or rubber.
I wouldn't use Acetone on paint of any kind. It's a pretty active solvent and is the primary ingrediant in nail polish remover. Work quick and flush it right off you can likely get away using it on paint but there is other stuff that will work and have no danger of attacking the paint.
I've used acetone, naptha, and lacquer thinner to remove glue from painted surfaces. The advice OneOfMany gives is good for all of these. When I've followed it, I have not had problems. Also, all of these are highly toxic and flammable. Use in a well ventilated area and recommend nitrile gloves, especially for acetone.I think that is the caveat with acetone. It is hot enough to damage many finishes, so it is imperative that a test sample is done before slathering it on. It's just proper to explain to others reading these posts later on looking for info.
Grant