RebekahsZ Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I'm pulling out my interior to have a roll bar installed. I won't be putting any interior back in. The vinyl above the windshield, along the a-pilars, and above the doors was installed with 3M spray adhesive in the 90s. Now, I can't get the adhesive off. Every solvent I have tried just makes the adhesive smear from place to place, but I can't dissolve it enough to get it off the painted metal. Anybody have a "miracle solvent" that I should try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exposed Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 have you tried dry ice and something to scrap it with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) I will try that if I can find some dry ice in my little town. I understand it works on the floor. Since I need this on the inside of the roof, I will have to figure out how to hold it up there. Any pointers for that? Edited September 5, 2017 by RebekahsZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Tech Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Goo Gone works. its not quick n easy but its what i use on it. ill try to get as much of the padding part of the tape off then use it on whats left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHoob2004 Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, G-Tech said: Goo Gone works. its not quick n easy but its what i use on it. ill try to get as much of the padding part of the tape off then use it on whats left. I'll also add that Goo Gone and its clones can be found in a spray bottle form, which should help with application, though you will still need to scrape/wipe the adhesive. Maybe a fine scotch-brite pad or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exposed Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 +2 for the goo gone, it also comes in a wipe which works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikr Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 I have used Bestine solvent & thinner with a lot of clean rags with good results it is getting harder to find, this is what 3M recommended as a replacement for there own branded product. If i remember it basically heptane. http://www.dickblick.com/products/bestine-solvent-and-thinners/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evlevo Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 If you haven't tried it already, i would recommend heading down to your local paint supplies store and trying some gun wash. That's usually our go to for stubborn glue residue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 What do ya know-after checking all the hardware stores and paint stores, I found a can of 3M adhesive removed at Auto Zone. Alternating that with mineral spirits, I made a lot of headway today and I would say that one more session should do the trick. I ordered some of that Bestine-it should arrive in a couple days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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