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Some absolute bell ended low life has prised off the boot spoiler off my car. And now I'm left with the the glue, and carbon deposits left on the boot.
Anyone have an idea how to get this off, with damaging the paint? I'm pretty sure there's no other damager.
I'm not replacing the spoiler because the car is going soon.
Some absolute bell ended low life has prised off the boot spoiler off my car. And now I'm left with the the glue, and carbon deposits left on the boot.
Anyone have an idea how to get this off, with damaging the paint? I'm pretty sure there's no other damager.
I'm not replacing the spoiler because the car is going soon.
nickfrog said:
Heat and tar / glue remover like Tardis. Or just acetone actually. Start with a hair dryer and if that doesn't work try a heat gun but with caution of course.
Sorry to hear that by the way. So annoying.
Thanks for that. They knew what they were doing those parts cost a fortune. And not a peep from the alarm!Sorry to hear that by the way. So annoying.
You can get a rubber buffing wheel you put on a drill, it takes the glue off, I used one when I changed my badges over. Before you do it pour hot water over them to soften them up, you can then hand pick them off to get the big bits off, then use a microfibre cloth and road tar remover, if any left after that use the rubber wheel. If you don't fancy using the rubber wheel get some clay bar and a water squirt bottle, keep it wet and move over the remaining parts to remove.
Fozziebear said:
You can get a rubber buffing wheel you put on a drill, it takes the glue off, I used one when I changed my badges over. Before you do it pour hot water over them to soften them up, you can then hand pick them off to get the big bits off, then use a microfibre cloth and road tar remover, if any left after that use the rubber wheel. If you don't fancy using the rubber wheel get some clay bar and a water squirt bottle, keep it wet and move over the remaining parts to remove.
Thank you for this. I'm going to be doing this the weekend so as many tips as I can get are useful.What kind of glue is it, do you know? Like 3M VHB tape or similar?
Sometimes WD40 can help dissolve adhesive, and it isn't too aggressive.
Whatever you use, some paper towels to act as a bit of a poultice and soak your chemical into the glue can help soften it easier than just wiping.
Sometimes WD40 can help dissolve adhesive, and it isn't too aggressive.
Whatever you use, some paper towels to act as a bit of a poultice and soak your chemical into the glue can help soften it easier than just wiping.
Sorry to hear this. Some proper scumbags out there.
As other have said, start with the least aggressive method first.
https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/carpro-tarx
I doubt you'll need anything more than this, I use it for all sorts and it gets shot of anything remotely sticky.
As other have said, start with the least aggressive method first.
https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/carpro-tarx
I doubt you'll need anything more than this, I use it for all sorts and it gets shot of anything remotely sticky.
nickfrog said:
Whatever you do start with the least aggressive method for your paintwork and step up progressively if need be. Moderate heat and suitable chemical normally is the preffered method rather than friction but sometimes that's not enough...
Yeah this was my thought. Least aggresive first. Want to avoid a whole new boot paint job if I possible can.Fozziebear said:
You can get a rubber buffing wheel you put on a drill, it takes the glue off, I used one when I changed my badges over. Before you do it pour hot water over them to soften them up, you can then hand pick them off to get the big bits off, then use a microfibre cloth and road tar remover, if any left after that use the rubber wheel. If you don't fancy using the rubber wheel get some clay bar and a water squirt bottle, keep it wet and move over the remaining parts to remove.
Thjs sounds interesting, although that rubber wheel on a drill gives me cause for concern......InitialDave said:
What kind of glue is it, do you know? Like 3M VHB tape or similar?
Sometimes WD40 can help dissolve adhesive, and it isn't too aggressive.
Whatever you use, some paper towels to act as a bit of a poultice and soak your chemical into the glue can help soften it easier than just wiping.
It was BMW factory, or dealership fitted, so I honestly don't know what kind of glue it is.Sometimes WD40 can help dissolve adhesive, and it isn't too aggressive.
Whatever you use, some paper towels to act as a bit of a poultice and soak your chemical into the glue can help soften it easier than just wiping.
ts. 
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