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Camaro2ss2010 · 08-12-2020, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter1660

Whatever window tinters use to remove old tint. On the rear window is the defroster. They can’t scape that glue off but use some kind of solvent.

Most spray ammonia on the window and cover with a heavy duty trash bag and let it sit for a while. Or they use a steamer to get the glue off if in a hurry.

Jtmurillo · 08-12-2020, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

I’m really surprised this thread has so many suggestions. I would hope one worked and we all knew what it was.

That’s what I’m saying. Just trying to get this residue off and not ruin my paint

BLU DUCE · 08-13-2020, 06:27 AM

I used Goo-Gone when I took all my stripes off my camaro. I just soaked it good and let it set for a while to activate. Took all my emblems off and used it to.

ZED SLED · 08-13-2020, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

Tooth paste

and one of these

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Jtmurillo · 08-13-2020, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

and one of these

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That wouldn’t scratch the paint? What type of toothpaste has worked for you guys

Jtmurillo · 08-13-2020, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BLU DUCE

I used Goo-Gone when I took all my stripes off my camaro. I just soaked it good and let it set for a while to activate. Took all my emblems off and used it to.

How long did you let it soak? Isn’t letting that stuff sit on your car for too long bad?

BAD DAB · 08-13-2020, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jtmurillo

That’s what I’m saying. Just trying to get this residue off and not ruin my paint

Have you watched the any of the youtube videos on how to use the 3M wheel yet?

1JEWLDSSRS · 08-13-2020, 07:32 AM

When I took all the emblems and chrome trim I have on my Camaro for several years, I used goo gone too, just let it sit for quite a while to soften up the adhesive, and the stuff I couldn't get off, my detail shop had this eraser wheel and man it took EVERYTHING off and no harm at all to the paint.

Jtmurillo · 08-13-2020, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BAD DAB

Have you watched the any of the youtube videos on how to use the 3M wheel yet?

Yeah I’ve watched a couple on it. One dude scratched up his paint a bit with it though.

Jtmurillo · 08-13-2020, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

When I took all the emblems and chrome trim I have on my Camaro for several years, I used goo gone too, just let it sit for quite a while to soften up the adhesive, and the stuff I couldn't get off, my detail shop had this eraser wheel and man it took EVERYTHING off and no harm at all to the paint.

Yeah I feel like that 3m eraser wheel may be the only thing that’ll get this stuff off.

Moto-Mojo · 08-13-2020, 12:24 PM

Turtle Wax makes a goo gone product. I used it on a GMC taking side moulding off. As I recall now, you had to let it sit quite a while. But it works pretty well. Didn’t seem to harm the paint but I wasn’t too worried about that on my old beater.

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flht99b · 08-13-2020, 03:57 PM

Had the same issue removing the 10 year old 3M clear bra from my son's 2007 Solstice GXP. You will 3M general purpose adhesive cleaner and a roll of Viva Signature cloth paper towels. Must be done in the shade and better if 80 degrees or less in temp. Lay a towel on an area where the glue residue ends and clean paint is. Soak the paper towel and keep wet with the 3M fluid. Give it time, patience is key. Eventually the glue will soften and turn into "slimy boogers" as it begins to come off the paint. You may need 2 containers of the 3M fluid. Patience and the glue residue will loosen. Keep the paper towel moist, not soaking wet but don't let it dry out either. The Viva paper towels are like cloth, hold the fluid well and won't scratch the paint as the glue loosens up and you wipe it off. Starting at an edge of the glue helps the process along. Be prepared for a several hour ordeal.

BLU DUCE · 08-13-2020, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jtmurillo

How long did you let it soak? Isn’t letting that stuff sit on your car for too long bad?

I had this car 10 years and 3 different sets of stripes, changed all my chrome to matte black and have never had a problem with the goo-gone. I used a hair dryer to heat up the decals and ir brings more or the adhesive off when you take it off slow. Use mild heat, don't get the hair dryer that close and over heat the section your removing the decals from.

[Just have patience when you hurry that is when you screw up and don't let people interupt you.]

Jtmurillo · 08-13-2020, 04:45 PM

The 3M eraser wheel is not suppose to be used on plastic. Does anyone know if my 2010 Camaro SS OEM hood is a type of plastic?

08-13-2020, 06:27 AM	#17
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	I used Goo-Gone when I took all my stripes off my camaro. I just soaked it good and let it set for a while to activate. Took all my emblems off and used it to. __________________

08-13-2020, 07:32 AM	#22
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,442	When I took all the emblems and chrome trim I have on my Camaro for several years, I used goo gone too, just let it sit for quite a while to soften up the adhesive, and the stuff I couldn't get off, my detail shop had this eraser wheel and man it took EVERYTHING off and no harm at all to the paint. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

08-13-2020, 12:24 PM	#25
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,974	Turtle Wax makes a goo gone product. I used it on a GMC taking side moulding off. As I recall now, you had to let it sit quite a while. But it works pretty well. Didn’t seem to harm the paint but I wasn’t too worried about that on my old beater. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

08-13-2020, 03:57 PM	#26
flht99b Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 1,574 View My Garage	Had the same issue removing the 10 year old 3M clear bra from my son's 2007 Solstice GXP. You will 3M general purpose adhesive cleaner and a roll of Viva Signature cloth paper towels. Must be done in the shade and better if 80 degrees or less in temp. Lay a towel on an area where the glue residue ends and clean paint is. Soak the paper towel and keep wet with the 3M fluid. Give it time, patience is key. Eventually the glue will soften and turn into "slimy boogers" as it begins to come off the paint. You may need 2 containers of the 3M fluid. Patience and the glue residue will loosen. Keep the paper towel moist, not soaking wet but don't let it dry out either. The Viva paper towels are like cloth, hold the fluid well and won't scratch the paint as the glue loosens up and you wipe it off. Starting at an edge of the glue helps the process along. Be prepared for a several hour ordeal. __________________ RJT 2SS/RS, AAM 3.70's, MTI Sway Bars, Shifter & SS brake lines, ZLI calipers, rotors & pads, BMR Trailing & Toe Arms, rear cradle & diff bushes, Pedders XA's, Camber/Toe eccentrics, Radius arm inserts, GTO clutch reservoir, LS9 cam, Comp valve springs, Melling 10296 oil pump, CR5 timing chain, LS6 damper, CAI Cold Air Intake, ARH LT headers w/HF cats, GMPP touring axle back, Elite Engineering Catch Can, Forgeline 20x9.5 & 20x11 DS3 whls, 275/40/20 & 315/35/20 tires, 2011 Convertible spoiler, 1LE front spoiler, Lloyd "SS" Floor Mats, GM Camaro Trunk Mat, wrapped console & Grant steering wheel.

08-13-2020, 04:45 PM	#28
Jtmurillo Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 91	The 3M eraser wheel is not suppose to be used on plastic. Does anyone know if my 2010 Camaro SS OEM hood is a type of plastic?