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camarozzzz · 05-29-2014, 07:09 AM

I installed my RK sport 3 piece spoiler last night and due to its size and reliance on only 3M tap for installation I used a bit of this stuff to help it stick better:

"pro foam molding tape adhesion promoter"

https://www.acklandsgrainger.com/ima...2FJ70_AS01.JPG

The only problem now is that I put the stuff on the trunk a little "too" generously and where ever it landed it left these glued marks that look like dried streaks.

I tried using rubbing alcohol, goo-gone and soap and water. Nothing seems to get it off.

Has anyone else had this problem? I don' t know what to do to get it off. The spoiler looks amazing but the dripped adhesion promoter definetly detracts from its stylishness....

Iron Lung Jimmy · 05-29-2014, 07:50 AM

Is the stuff sitting on top of your paint or has it etched it?

If it is just sitting on top, I'd try a clay bar and see if that works. That is the safest route going forward.

If that fails I'd carefully experiment with adhesive removers.

If that fails I'd get out the random orbit polisher and see if it will come off that way.

If the paint is etched, however, that's a whole different problem and polishing may be your only hope.

This will probably get moved to the detailing section where you will most likely get more help.

Sword5 · 05-29-2014, 09:16 AM

WD-40, bug n tar remover or even try peanut butter. Peanut butter has the oil in it and will remove gum from certain things. Worth a try anyways.
If not go with what Jimmy suggested, clay bar or polisher.

mp51998 · 05-29-2014, 09:30 AM

3m adhesive remover. Won't harm your paint. I used it when I took off the bow ties and Camaro emblems. Works great.

CamaroDreams07 · 05-29-2014, 09:47 AM

Another vote for 3M. And then the next step would be polishing if necessary.

I bet next time you'll tape off the edges Huh

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Todd@Autopia · 05-29-2014, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mp51998

3m adhesive remover. Won't harm your paint. I used it when I took off the bow ties and Camaro emblems. Works great.

My first thought.

camarozzzz · 05-29-2014, 03:46 PM

Thanks for all of the responses so far!

Would something along the lines of this do it?

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/3m...l#.U4echvlBN2M

camarozzzz · 05-29-2014, 04:23 PM

Just tried the clay bar. It took quite a few passes over the spots but its coming off!!! Damn...I can't begin to thank you all for the suggestions. Wouldn't go anywhere else for help - you guys always know the solution!!

05-29-2014, 07:09 AM	#1
camarozzzz Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2012 Location: WA Posts: 1,338	Getting adhesion promoter off of car trunk paint I installed my RK sport 3 piece spoiler last night and due to its size and reliance on only 3M tap for installation I used a bit of this stuff to help it stick better: "pro foam molding tape adhesion promoter" https://www.acklandsgrainger.com/ima...2FJ70_AS01.JPG The only problem now is that I put the stuff on the trunk a little "too" generously and where ever it landed it left these glued marks that look like dried streaks. I tried using rubbing alcohol, goo-gone and soap and water. Nothing seems to get it off. Has anyone else had this problem? I don' t know what to do to get it off. The spoiler looks amazing but the dripped adhesion promoter definetly detracts from its stylishness....

05-29-2014, 09:16 AM	#3
Sword5 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 1,164 View My Garage	WD-40, bug n tar remover or even try peanut butter. Peanut butter has the oil in it and will remove gum from certain things. Worth a try anyways. If not go with what Jimmy suggested, clay bar or polisher. __________________ Ordered 6/19/09 Black on Black 2 SS Delivery 10/14/09! Added CAI, Heritage Grill, DRL Plug and Play Harness

05-29-2014, 09:47 AM	#5
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Another vote for 3M. And then the next step would be polishing if necessary. I bet next time you'll tape off the edges Huh Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk __________________ [B]

05-29-2014, 07:50 AM	#2
Iron Lung Jimmy Drives: Iron Lung, Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,447	Is the stuff sitting on top of your paint or has it etched it? If it is just sitting on top, I'd try a clay bar and see if that works. That is the safest route going forward. If that fails I'd carefully experiment with adhesive removers. If that fails I'd get out the random orbit polisher and see if it will come off that way. If the paint is etched, however, that's a whole different problem and polishing may be your only hope. This will probably get moved to the detailing section where you will most likely get more help.

05-29-2014, 09:30 AM	#4
mp51998 Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: S. Texas Posts: 1,817	3m adhesive remover. Won't harm your paint. I used it when I took off the bow ties and Camaro emblems. Works great.

05-29-2014, 03:46 PM	#7
camarozzzz Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2012 Location: WA Posts: 1,338	Thanks for all of the responses so far! Would something along the lines of this do it? http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/3m...l#.U4echvlBN2M

05-29-2014, 04:23 PM	#8
camarozzzz Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2012 Location: WA Posts: 1,338	Just tried the clay bar. It took quite a few passes over the spots but its coming off!!! Damn...I can't begin to thank you all for the suggestions. Wouldn't go anywhere else for help - you guys always know the solution!!