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randywebb Samba Member
Joined: February 15, 2005 Posts: 3815 Location: Greater Metropolitan Nimrod, Orygun
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Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 12:46 pm Post subject: remove old glue residue from pop top |
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Any ideas on the best way to remove this glue residue from my poptop?
I want to make sure any chemicals I use do not melt the plastic FG(!)
This is from some velcro a PO had there to hold fishing rods.
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msinabottle Samba Member
Joined: September 20, 2005 Posts: 3492 Location: Denver Area, Colorado
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Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 1:03 pm Post subject: A Thought |
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Some of what I went through might be helpful, I hope:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=505935
The fiberglass appears to be fine after all that.
Best! _________________ 'Winston,' '84 1.9 WBX Westy
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Terry Kay Banned
Joined: June 22, 2003 Posts: 13331
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Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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Lacquer thinner, Enamel Reducer, Mineral sprits ( slower) , Goo Gone will all work without as long as it hasn't been painted in it's prior life.
You can remove the glue without any problems. _________________ T.K. |
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IdahoDoug Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2010 Posts: 10250 Location: N. Idaho
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Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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3M Adhesive Remover. It is designed to not attack normal automotive materials and finishes. However, it's harder to find and more expensive than the Goo Gone. I'd use a plastic scraper to remove the dried crud and when no more will crumble/pry off use a chemical.
DougM _________________ 1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1988 Toyota Supra 5 speed targa, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader |
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randywebb Samba Member
Joined: February 15, 2005 Posts: 3815 Location: Greater Metropolitan Nimrod, Orygun
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Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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thx all _________________ 1986 2.1L Westy 2wd Auto Trans. |
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S4VAGE Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2007 Posts: 258 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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Do you just want the sticker crap gone, or do you want the whole top to look the same color after? Answer could vary dramatically depending on what your end game is.
Either way, consider the pop top seal as you start to spray chemicals capable of removing glue. Make sure you protect it so when all that stuff runs down that you don't create a new problem as you fix this one. |
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peaceful warrior Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2005 Posts: 5274 Location: Taoswest, USA
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Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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Mineral spirits and a razor blade. MS will not bother the rubber seal in the least. _________________ "Two things are infinite: The universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein
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tam_shops Samba Member
Joined: November 15, 2012 Posts: 1530 Location: Vancouver BC
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S4VAGE Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2007 Posts: 258 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2013 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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Second that! Similar to what sign shops use to install vinyl stickers. I would only use razor blade on glass, not paint or fiberglass, but that's just me. |
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Terry Kay Banned
Joined: June 22, 2003 Posts: 13331
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Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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A .50 cent plastic putty knife works well for adhesive removal on fiberglass gel coat.
On paint the softer vinyl lettering sqeege is recommended--won't mar the paint.
I use a rubber adhesive / lettering removal tool.
Works fast, no solvents required, no putty knife. _________________ T.K. |
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