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04-03-2014, 10:06 PM
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Sticker removal?
I'm cleaning up our Pop Up for Craigslist. We collected about 15 stickers from all over while traveling. I know the new owners won't want them, but I'm afraid that it's going to be quite an undertaking to remove each.
What should I use to remove them from metal? Goof off?
Or do you suggest that I just leave them alone?
I know it has to be all or nothing. I'm afraid if I get started, I'll make more of a mess than if I just left them on.
Thoughts?
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04-03-2014, 10:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by duncmelsmom
I'm cleaning up our Pop Up for Craigslist. We collected about 15 stickers from all over while traveling. I know the new owners won't want them, but I'm afraid that it's going to be quite an undertaking to remove each.
What should I use to remove them from metal? Goof off?
Or do you suggest that I just leave them alone?
I know it has to be all or nothing. I'm afraid if I get started, I'll make more of a mess than if I just left them on.
Thoughts?
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I'd try heating them with a hair dryer and see if they will loosen up enough to peel them off. If so, then I'd try using some Goo Gone or Bug & Tar remover to remove any residue. Worked well for us when removing those pesky car dealer ads from the new TV. 
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04-03-2014, 10:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lefty59
I'd try heating them with a hair dryer and see if they will loosen up enough to peel them off. If so, then I'd try using some Goo Gone or Bug & Tar remover to remove any residue. Worked well for us when removing those pesky car dealer ads from the new TV. |
Yep, even if out in the sun use the hair dryer to warm the decals a bit more than the metal, they should peel off reasonably easy. Remove the residue as stated then use a good wax on the area to blend in where the decal sat.
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04-04-2014, 02:28 PM
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Believe it or not but I have had good luck in removing sticker residue by using WD-40. Maybe I have been lucky, but it has not harmed any surface I have used it on.
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04-04-2014, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by rburns4147
Believe it or not but I have had good luck in removing sticker residue by using WD-40. Maybe I have been lucky, but it has not harmed any surface I have used it on.
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04-04-2014, 03:12 PM
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I vote for the WD-40 as well.
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04-04-2014, 04:11 PM
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I vote WD-40 all the way! I use it to clean sticker residue from everything! 2-stroke gas works as well and the oil in it protects the paint and clear coat from being "eaten" thru
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04-04-2014, 04:34 PM
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Perfect! Thanks you guys!!
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04-05-2014, 07:03 PM
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The hairdryer easily removed most of it. The WD-40 removed most of the rest. I have 1 sticker that left more residue after the "treatments". I'll try something else tomorrow.
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04-05-2014, 07:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by duncmelsmom
The hairdryer easily removed most of it. The WD-40 removed most of the rest. I have 1 sticker that left more residue after the "treatments". I'll try something else tomorrow.
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Denatured Alcohol or Nail polish remover.
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04-05-2014, 07:34 PM
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THe best product IMO is made by 3M it is called adhesive remover, It will take them right off and will not hurt the finish either metal or fiberglass, It made just for that.
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04-05-2014, 08:07 PM
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Nail polish remover would eliminate the glue but be careful not to contact it with paint.
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04-05-2014, 08:34 PM
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Sticker removal?
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Originally Posted by jnbwest97
Nail polish remover would eliminate the glue but be careful not to contact it with paint.
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X2 on that! Nail polish remover is acetone and will eat paint fast! That's why I stick with WD-40 and if that doesn't work I go to my 2 stroke gas. They both work really well sometimes it takes a little bit of elbow grease but at least my paint is safe!
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04-05-2014, 10:01 PM
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This is what we use on cars and trucks all the time for adhesive and decal removal. Use it and a plastic scraper or let a rag soaked in it lay on decal for about 2 minutes and decal will usually lift right off.
Avoid long chemical to paint contact ( like 15-20minutes of soaked rag on paint) because of possible blistering, but this can happen with any solvent.
Have used on hundreds of cars with no issues, you can always test in an inconspicuous area first.
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04-05-2014, 10:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gljurczyk
THe best product IMO is made by 3M it is called adhesive remover, It will take them right off and will not hurt the finish either metal or fiberglass, It made just for that.
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Woops looks like gljurczyk beat me too it! 
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