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Title: Body Adhesive Remover Dilemma...Help?
Post by: 7E-Bodies on June 13, 2021, 11:28:45 AM
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:
Title: Re: Body Adhesive Remover Dilemma...Help?
Post by: Mrbill426 on June 13, 2021, 11:57:52 AM
Have you tried 3M?
Title: Re: Body Adhesive Remover Dilemma...Help?
Post by: 7E-Bodies on June 13, 2021, 12:06:45 PM
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.
Title: Re: Body Adhesive Remover Dilemma...Help?
Post by: anlauto on June 13, 2021, 12:32:22 PM
Little late to the party, but I was going to recommend this :
Title: Re: Body Adhesive Remover Dilemma...Help?
Post by: 7E-Bodies on June 13, 2021, 12:39:23 PM
Yep @anlauto (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/anlauto_19) thats probably about the same stuff as my 20 year old can. It's working very well.
Title: Re: Body Adhesive Remover Dilemma...Help?
Post by: 7E-Bodies on June 13, 2021, 05:41:08 PM
Worked well, thanks all. PS...use gloves
Title: Re: Body Adhesive Remover Dilemma...Help?
Post by: cuda hunter on June 13, 2021, 09:31:57 PM
Where are the vinyl inserts? What are you doing with them?  How are you cleaning them and what are you reinstalling them with?

Title: Re: Body Adhesive Remover Dilemma...Help?
Post by: 7E-Bodies on June 14, 2021, 04:58:35 AM
@cuda hunter (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/cuda-hunter_176) i put it all on my restoration thread. Let me know if this link doesn't take you there. Page 4. https://forum.e-bodies.org/your-restoration-project-roseville-moparts/10/kevins-js23u0b-project/19285/msg266900#msg266900
Title: Re: Body Adhesive Remover Dilemma...Help?
Post by: cuda hunter on June 14, 2021, 06:05:31 AM
Got it.  Thanks! 
I figured there was a thread on the car somewhere.  :waving: