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Adhesive removal #73769
04/29/06 08:24 PM
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jdaf31r Offline OP
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Whats the best way to remove the adhesive from nonskid tape? I've tried a hot air gun, Acetone, Adhesive remover. They are all a mess and don't seem to work as easy as I think they should.

What else can I try?

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Re: Adhesive removal [Re: jdaf31r] #73770
04/29/06 08:49 PM
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3M has an adhesive remover. You will have to get it from industrial supply place.


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Re: Adhesive removal [Re: jdaf31r] #73771
04/29/06 11:57 PM
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What kind of adhesive?

Re: Adhesive removal [Re: jdaf31r] #73772
04/30/06 11:17 AM
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Paint Remover [Re: cyberspeed] #73773
04/30/06 03:03 PM
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I've heard good things about the 3M remover. I've used paint remover too. You apply it to the sticker, that's the whole sticker! (BassOmatic) and let it soak. You then take a disposable rag and wipe it all away. I used the stuff in the golden yellow spray can.
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It has not harmed my gel-coat or anodizing, but it did strip the paint off of an aluminum cleat.

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Re: Adhesive removal [Re: jdaf31r] #73774
05/01/06 09:06 AM
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Older adhesives are dissolved in a mixture resembling paint thinner. The newest adhesives do not depend on the evaporation of a solvent and can be hard to remove.

I would start with the paint thinner, then 3M adhisive remover, D-Limone (pure concentrated orange cleaner) opps, goo-off, "Latex paint remover", 3m 5200 remover and finally chill it and scrape it off.


Re: Adhesive removal [Re: jdaf31r] #73775
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Re: Adhesive removal [Re: carlbohannon] #73776
05/01/06 08:18 PM
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Older adhesives are dissolved in a mixture resembling paint thinner. The newest adhesives do not depend on the evaporation of a solvent and can be hard to remove.

I would start with the paint thinner, then 3M adhisive remover, D-Limone (pure concentrated orange cleaner) opps, goo-off, "Latex paint remover", 3m 5200 remover and finally chill it and scrape it off.



Amen to that Taking adhesive off old beaters is a cinch compared to what I ran into on our "new to us" van. Letters are eight years young and some dandy adhesive indeed. Acetone (my personal favorite) will do nothing more than spread it over a larger area guess I'll spring for 3M product next.


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Re: Adhesive removal [Re: _flatlander_] #73777
05/01/06 10:45 PM
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on really old crusty stuff, use a razor blade to remove the vinyl - leave the crusty adhesive underneath. Then take a rag soaked with acetone and lay it on top of the adhesive for a minute or two (the rag keeps the acetone from evaporating so quickly). Then, carefully, use the razorblade to scrape up the adhesive - it will come up like butter. Keep a clean rag to clear the razor blade often. Then you can rub down with acetone to remove the little tiny leftovers.


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Re: Adhesive removal [Re: _flatlander_] #73778
05/02/06 06:26 AM
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Buy the 3m product direct, great service, much less markup.

http://www.3m.com/


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