It won't come off!!!
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From: CA
If you go to a smaller hardware store, they usually have more knowledgeable staff who you can ask and have a conversation of your problem compared to HD or Lowes.
http://toolmonger.com/2008/01/25/plastic-razor-blades/
Anyway, if it's superglue, from a chemistry perspective the solvent is acetone (nail polish remover).
http://www.supergluecorp.com/removingsuperglue.html.
Or if you don't want to use chemicals you go with the physical route as I outlined before.
a plastic razor blade is exactly as it sounds, a razor blade made of plastic. Go to your hardware store and look in the paint/spackle/drywall aisle.
If you go to a smaller hardware store, they usually have more knowledgeable staff who you can ask and have a conversation of your problem compared to HD or Lowes.
http://toolmonger.com/2008/01/25/plastic-razor-blades/
Anyway, if it's superglue, from a chemistry perspective the solvent is acetone (nail polish remover).
http://www.supergluecorp.com/removingsuperglue.html.
Or if you don't want to use chemicals you go with the physical route as I outlined before.
If you go to a smaller hardware store, they usually have more knowledgeable staff who you can ask and have a conversation of your problem compared to HD or Lowes.
http://toolmonger.com/2008/01/25/plastic-razor-blades/
Anyway, if it's superglue, from a chemistry perspective the solvent is acetone (nail polish remover).
http://www.supergluecorp.com/removingsuperglue.html.
Or if you don't want to use chemicals you go with the physical route as I outlined before.
Ill let you know if the plastic razor blade works.
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Joined: Dec 2002
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From: CA
if i were you i'd rather abrade the glue off rather then scrape at it. If it is adhered very well, when you scrape it off it may peel off the paint if the connection between glue and paint is stronger than paint to your metal trunk.
SEM Solve 38373. Safe on paint. Done! Here is the TDS
If its super glued on take it to a reputable detailer.
As mention above to try a eraser wheel. If you never use one than don't. You can do more damage than just removing adhesive.
If its super glued on take it to a reputable detailer.
As mention above to try a eraser wheel. If you never use one than don't. You can do more damage than just removing adhesive.
Gasoline and a plastic putty knife........... Let it marinate, i guarantee u can get more of that off with fishing line.......then plastic putty knife... GAS! Ive done it, mine was bad like this on my sonata i had, repeat repeat repeat, lil elbow grease, it will come off trust me, no paint damage
Last edited by DosyBoy; Jun 20, 2012 at 12:52 AM.
Gasoline and a plastic putty knife........... Let it marinate, i guarantee u can get more of that off with fishing line.......then plastic putty knife... GAS! Ive done it, mine was bad like this on my sonata i had, repeat repeat repeat, lil elbow grease, it will come off trust me, no paint damage
I make it my #1 rule never to let any gas touch my car. Are you sure it won't damage the paint?
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Ok so so far I've tried sticker remover, goo gone, WD-40, acetone, gasoline, a scraper, clay bar, and plastic razor blades. Anything else that you guys might think will get this s*** off. I only have the "gs400" logo left.
Last edited by 818GS; Jun 27, 2012 at 02:56 AM.
WET Sand it off with 1500-2500 grit sandpaper, then get turtle wax rubbing compound once its off and that will rub out the marks and dullness on the paint, use a terry cloth for the compound rubbing.... Did u try a heat gun also?
Tried a heat gun, no effect. Won't sanding it damage the paint to the point that i have to repaint it?