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Body Adhesive Remover Dilemma...Help?

Started by 7E-Bodies, June 13, 2021, 11:28:45 AM

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7E-Bodies

Hey all. Could use some advice on effective glue residue remover. I'm restoring a nice set of body side moldings for my 70 RT. I used a heat gun to remove the rubber/vinyl inserts (worked nicely), yet the 51 year old glue film is flipping the bird to acetone, reducer, lighter fluid, medical adhesive remover, PPG wax and grease remover, Goof Off, Goo Gone, etc. even a quarter sized dremel buffing wheel with heavy cut compound won't budge it (thought that'd be the big win). Anyone had luck with any other type of solvents?   :headbang:
1970 Challenger R/T Numbers Matching 440 Auto in F8 Quad Green

Mrbill426


7E-Bodies

I just now tried this and it cut it immediately on a junk test piece. It's an old can I had with barely any pressure left in it. Doesn't appear to be causing any reaction with the metal or the finish. Wicked stuff. I may proceed with this if I don't hear of any further ideas. Even if I have to drill the can to use what's still in it.
1970 Challenger R/T Numbers Matching 440 Auto in F8 Quad Green


anlauto

Little late to the party, but I was going to recommend this :
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7E-Bodies

Yep @anlauto thats probably about the same stuff as my 20 year old can. It's working very well.
1970 Challenger R/T Numbers Matching 440 Auto in F8 Quad Green

7E-Bodies

Worked well, thanks all. PS...use gloves
1970 Challenger R/T Numbers Matching 440 Auto in F8 Quad Green

cuda hunter

Where are the vinyl inserts? What are you doing with them?  How are you cleaning them and what are you reinstalling them with?

"All riches begin as a state of mind and you have complete control of your mind"  -- B. Lee


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1970 Challenger R/T Numbers Matching 440 Auto in F8 Quad Green

cuda hunter

Got it.  Thanks! 
I figured there was a thread on the car somewhere.  :waving:
"All riches begin as a state of mind and you have complete control of your mind"  -- B. Lee