rtm4676

I was washing the car today leaning over to wash the wheels when I pushed against the wind deflector by accident (they came with the car btw!!!!) and I snapped a section off. To be honest it was always my intention to remove them but not right now and not this way. Ive removed all the plastic but its left a horrible adhesive which runs from the wing mirror alway the way to the front endge of the back side window.

How do I remove the adhesive without damaging the paint???? Ive been in the garage the last hour covering the glue stuff with Tequila I had left over from 5 xmas's ago. I figured something with alcholol in it would help break it up. SUGGESTIONS?????

rtm4676

Unless I get some help here I'll end up drinking the Tequila

mit

iTrader: (10)

Be carefull, when removing mine, the glue had been on there so long, it took the paint with it when removing it.
I didn't use anything too harsh either, just WD40.

Mit

rtm4676

Now your spooking me..so I guess if I soak the adhesive tonight that may help. Im wondering whether to leave it as is and speak to a graphics company. They must experience in removing glues etc from paint work.

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

I was going to recommend Muddy Detail, as they did a blinding job of removing a WRX graphic form my bootlid (looked brand new)... but read here...

Muddy Detail - Specialist Car Detailing

Poor bloke - I hope he recovers.

As mit says, WD40 is an excellent remover of adhesives. Just squirt a little on a bit at a time and agitate off with forefinger pressure behind a smooth cloth. A 'fake' chamois will do the job nicely (those yellow ones that feel like rubber with the tiny perforations, from Halfords lol).

allsop83

iTrader: (9)

Heat with a hair dryer & try to peel off as much as you can with an ice scraper or something (be carefull not to scratch with corners...)

Then use meguiars de-greaser and elbow grease to remove the left over adhesive.

I did this on my 98 impreza and the remaining glue marks polish out.