Adhesive residue removal

[jastx]

Replacing the bonnet seal (thank you, Adrian!) on my 2500M. Do you have any recommendations for removing the old adhesive residue without damaging the paint? This residue is quite thick in some places. In addition to all the goo, whoever did this previously ran the seal too far down at the ends. I don't think it's supposed to go down all the way as the ends are visible when the bonnet is closed. Can anyone confirm that for me? Thanks!

[chris52]

Tar and glue remover it's available from most motor factors.
Chris

[pridaux]

Hi John
I would try a small test area with white spirit to soften the glue leave for a while and see if it starts to come off with a blunt plastic scraper then use some cutting compound the type body shops use to cut back paint just dont be to aggressive with it slow and gently is the only way.
Good Luck
Andrew

[Barkychoc]

Search for glue remover on www.cpc.co.uk but as above I'd try white spirit first.

[heightswitch]

Sticky stuff remover....

available from screw fix and also online from lakeland..

Its citrus based and non damaging to paintwork.


http://www.lakeland.co.uk/22794/Sticky-Stuff-Remov...

N.

Edited by heightswitch on Thursday 25th April 09:22

[nwarner]

I've used WD40 with great success for removing thick dried on glue from the carpets in my 390SE and also dried on glue from old masking tape that had been on a friends car bodywork for over a year so might be worth a try if you have some to hand.

[phillpot]

How about Evo Stik remover?


Or you could try Acetone (nail polish remover)


WD40 may work but will itself need cleaning off or your new sticky on strip won't stick for long!

Edited by phillpot on Thursday 25th April 11:45

[gmw9666]

Warming the goo with a hair dryer helps also when scraping off with a blunt screwdriver or scraper. Worked a treat when removing sikaflex off my old chimaera and that stuff is the worst goo on the planet!

[pridaux]

Whatever you use I suspect there will be staining into the paint as its white so a compound may be needed but don't go to heavy as paint layers there may be a bit thinner around that area.
A

[jastx]

Thank you, all. Excellent suggestions. Since I have some WD40, I'll give that a try first, with some warmth as well.