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redhotcandy · 01-25-2015, 09:14 AM

Yesterday, I took the time to take off a plastic sticker relating to an NFL team, it had become raggedy looking. I didn't have fishing line, so I used dental floss to gently loosen the little sticky pad on the back of the plastic piece that was adhered to the car (next to the rear license plate.) Some of the sticky padding was left behind, so in my infinite wisdom, I used Goof Off on the sticky pad by gently rubbing the pad with a cotton ball. After about two or three gentle rubs, I noticed my cotton ball had a small amount of black on it (my car is black), and I immediately ceased using it. Now, I have a slight cloudy area on the paint where I used the Goof Off. I know it was the wrong thing to use now, but it said it removed adhesives. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can get rid of the cloudy area? (it's about the size of a quarter) I tried using some black spray wax I have and buffed it, but it didn't work. I can't see it from standing back a bit from the car, but up close, I notice it. Still didn't get the adhesive off. I'll go buy some Goo Be Gone or WD40. I'm a bonehead...LOL.

Ryanbabz71 · 01-25-2015, 09:46 AM

Try 3m adhesive remover

Then use some compound then polish and wax should be fine

Ryan

JTruck · 01-25-2015, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryanbabz71

Try 3m adhesive remover

Then use some compound then polish and wax should be fine

Ryan

+1

applesyo · 01-25-2015, 12:01 PM

I use lighter fluid and some trustworthy fabric to rub the surface with.

CamaroDreams07 · 01-25-2015, 12:16 PM

Compound to clean up some hazing? Boy...

If there is any adhesive left on it, then use some 3M adhesive remover or Goo Gone to remove. Then wipe down with IPA (isopropyl alcohol) and polish out with a finishing polish using either a DA or by hand.

6bangerBOOM · 01-25-2015, 01:34 PM

I used Goo Gone to remove my rear bowtie and it didn't pick up any paint at all. Although I was being pretty conservative with the stuff. This past summer I ran over gum in a lot and then hit the highway. It basically slapped little thin lines of gum all over the driver's side rear 1/4 panel. Busted out the goo gone and it got it off again without picking up paint. I wouldn't leave it sitting on my car but so far goo gone seems to be paint friendly.

Knockoutpie · 01-25-2015, 02:13 PM

Took the rear emblem off just now to replace with a black one,

process was floss to remove emblem, then picked off what I could with finger nail, rubbed goo gone on it (didn't take any paint off, the black was from the black 3m adhesive, rubbed it for about 10 minutes, used some polish, then some dish soap when I was done and reapplied the new black SS logo.

pickwithaustin · 01-25-2015, 02:17 PM

Lighter fluid.
Don't put stickers on your car. It's not an old truck.

redhotcandy · 01-25-2015, 05:11 PM

1) No more stickers...LOL.
2) I'll get Goo Gone...I used Goof Off which I guess is much stronger.
3) So, should I use the compound or not?

pickwithaustin · 01-25-2015, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by redhotcandy

2) I'll get Goo Gone...I used Goof Off which I guess is much stronger.

...lighter fluid.

CamaroDreams07 · 01-25-2015, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redhotcandy

1) No more stickers...LOL.
2) I'll get Goo Gone...I used Goof Off which I guess is much stronger.
3) So, should I use the compound or not?

No, you don't need compound. That's like taking a chainsaw into the garden.

redhotcandy · 01-25-2015, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

No, you don't need compound. That's like taking a chainsaw into the garden.

Ok, thanks!

redhotcandy · 01-26-2015, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by pickwithaustin

...lighter fluid.

It doesn't damage anything? Never thought of using lighter fluid.

pickwithaustin · 01-26-2015, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by redhotcandy

It doesn't damage anything? Never thought of using lighter fluid.

Will not hurt a thing. Use lighter fluid to remove residue on glass, metal, painted surfaces, etc. It's what people have used for decades.

01-25-2015, 09:14 AM	#1
redhotcandy Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 568 View My Garage	How can I fix my mistake? Yesterday, I took the time to take off a plastic sticker relating to an NFL team, it had become raggedy looking. I didn't have fishing line, so I used dental floss to gently loosen the little sticky pad on the back of the plastic piece that was adhered to the car (next to the rear license plate.) Some of the sticky padding was left behind, so in my infinite wisdom, I used Goof Off on the sticky pad by gently rubbing the pad with a cotton ball. After about two or three gentle rubs, I noticed my cotton ball had a small amount of black on it (my car is black), and I immediately ceased using it. Now, I have a slight cloudy area on the paint where I used the Goof Off. I know it was the wrong thing to use now, but it said it removed adhesives. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can get rid of the cloudy area? (it's about the size of a quarter) I tried using some black spray wax I have and buffed it, but it didn't work. I can't see it from standing back a bit from the car, but up close, I notice it. Still didn't get the adhesive off. I'll go buy some Goo Be Gone or WD40. I'm a bonehead...LOL.

01-25-2015, 09:46 AM	#2
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	Try 3m adhesive remover Then use some compound then polish and wax should be fine Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

01-25-2015, 12:16 PM	#5
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Compound to clean up some hazing? Boy... If there is any adhesive left on it, then use some 3M adhesive remover or Goo Gone to remove. Then wipe down with IPA (isopropyl alcohol) and polish out with a finishing polish using either a DA or by hand. __________________ [B]

01-25-2015, 02:13 PM	#7
Knockoutpie Drives: 2014 2SS RS Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,454	Took the rear emblem off just now to replace with a black one, process was floss to remove emblem, then picked off what I could with finger nail, rubbed goo gone on it (didn't take any paint off, the black was from the black 3m adhesive, rubbed it for about 10 minutes, used some polish, then some dish soap when I was done and reapplied the new black SS logo. __________________

01-25-2015, 02:17 PM	#8
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	Lighter fluid. Don't put stickers on your car. It's not an old truck. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

01-25-2015, 12:01 PM	#4
applesyo Drives: 2014 camaro 1lt rs Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States Posts: 2 View My Garage	I use lighter fluid and some trustworthy fabric to rub the surface with.

01-25-2015, 01:34 PM	#6
6bangerBOOM Drives: 2016 1SS SW Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 1,443	I used Goo Gone to remove my rear bowtie and it didn't pick up any paint at all. Although I was being pretty conservative with the stuff. This past summer I ran over gum in a lot and then hit the highway. It basically slapped little thin lines of gum all over the driver's side rear 1/4 panel. Busted out the goo gone and it got it off again without picking up paint. I wouldn't leave it sitting on my car but so far goo gone seems to be paint friendly.

01-25-2015, 05:11 PM	#9
redhotcandy Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 568 View My Garage	1) No more stickers...LOL. 2) I'll get Goo Gone...I used Goof Off which I guess is much stronger. 3) So, should I use the compound or not?