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OT - Is there a solvent that won't remove auto paint?

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Kirk Grau

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Picked up an "01 Suburban to replace my "94 w/330K miles. Previous owner had installed the plastic window vent deflectors. One is cracked and breaking so wife has told me to replace it. (I would prefer to remove all of them, but this seems like an easy way to keep domestic harmony.) They are just glued to the door so I am looking for a solvent to dissolve the old adhesive without removing the paint.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Kirk
 
When you say glued on,I'm guessing you mean 2-sided tape?

I'd try a heat gun,but be very careful of too much heat.A hair dryer might work also.
 
Always like the quick replies here.

Yes, probably some sort of double sided tape with kind of a foam to give it a little flexibility.
 
GOOGLE "decal remover" for chemicals designed to remove stuff from auto paint without harm. There's some stuff out there similar to a rubber pencil eraser for removing the remains, as well.
 
Ive had good luck with a product called goof off takin off that stuff.U can Get it at orielly or autozone. Windex and a straight razor works if your careful. Still might have to use a straight razor with the goof off dependen on how much came off when you took off the visor
 
I would use Goo Gone available in grocery stores. It is a oily substance apply it to the double face tape, soak it for two or three days, before trying to remove the vent shades. It will soften the glue. Any residue can be wiped off with a rag or paper towel.
 
Klean-Strip Prep-All Wax & Grease Remover. I've used it to remove stickers you will have to wax the area after words.
 
Best stuff we've found is called "Contractor's Solvent". Only sold in hardware stores from what I can tell. Big box stores don't have it in my area.
 
(quoted from post at 09:02:00 09/05/11) Picked up an "01 Suburban to replace my "94 w/330K miles. Previous owner had installed the plastic window vent deflectors. One is cracked and breaking so wife has told me to replace it. (I would prefer to remove all of them, but this seems like an easy way to keep domestic harmony.) They are just glued to the door so I am looking for a solvent to dissolve the old adhesive without removing the paint.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Kirk
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Common and plain ol' rubbing alcohol. I've used it many time to remove the left over adhesive from bumper stickers, labels, decals, etc.
 
Thanks for all the replies.

If it ever stops raining here (South Central PA) I will attack this with a hair dryer and a plastic putty knife followed by WD-40 since that is what I have on hand. If I need to bring some bigger guns to the project I have some good ideas what to try.

Kirk
 
(quoted from post at 06:48:20 09/06/11) Thanks for all the replies.

If it ever stops raining here (South Central PA) I will attack this with a hair dryer and a plastic putty knife followed by WD-40 since that is what I have on hand. If I need to bring some bigger guns to the project I have some good ideas what to try.

Kirk
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One problem with WD-40 is that it will leave an oily film, which might interfere with how well the new part adheres. Rubbing alcohol will remove that film.
 
Most of the replies here recommend less agressive solvents. If they don't work you can try enamal reducer. It's very hot but should work on the glue without harming your paint. My brother used it to remove latex paint from his wife's van. I also used it for something similar but forget exactly what. Neither of us damaged our paint.

slim
 
(quoted from post at 00:02:00 09/06/11) Picked up an "01 Suburban to replace my "94 w/330K miles. Previous owner had installed the plastic window vent deflectors. One is cracked and breaking so wife has told me to replace it. (I would prefer to remove all of them, but this seems like an easy way to keep domestic harmony.) They are just glued to the door so I am looking for a solvent to dissolve the old adhesive without removing the paint.
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I have used these wheels in a drill. They work great and won't hurt the paint if you follow directions. No solvents involved. A little on the high side, but work fast and last awile. At your local O'reillys and other fine automotive stores.

These type of wheels are used extensively in body shops.

Adhesive Eraser Wheel
 
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