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    removing 3m tape off of truck

    i took my ventshades off and the gluey mess is still there ,i debadged my truck last summer and remember it was time consuming removing that glue.is there a faster way thats safe for the paint.
    Nothing stock...I either broke it or replaced it before I broke it!!

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    go to just about any auto parts store, they sell a rubber wheel for a powerdrill that pulles that stuff off cleanly
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    get a can of dealersol, it does wonders
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    3m eraser wheel works well but becareful you can burn into your paint. you can soften it with thinner and rub it off with your finger tips. Just becareful that you dont saturate your paint in thinner
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    I've always soaked it in 3m general purpose adhesive cleaner and me fingers.
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    3m adhesive remover will work fine. But if you are pulling all the badges and door bumper things off an eraser wheel will save you tons of time.
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    Goo-gone and an eraser wheel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by straightaxle View Post
    3m adhesive remover will work fine. But if you are pulling all the badges and door bumper things off an eraser wheel will save you tons of time.
    Quote Originally Posted by pl4yboy View Post
    Goo-gone and an eraser wheel.
    Time saving and easier indeed. I was just thinking of that because the wheels can burn the clear coat if not used properly.
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    I've used crc silicone spray in a rattle can type thing. Works good. Just wouldn't leave it on to long. And petro product isn't good for paints. Soapy water afterwards makes for easy/good clean up.

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    Bug and tar remover from turtle wax. Spray it on and let sit for a couple minutes, then wipe off with a micro fiber. Safe for paint, and not hard or time consuming.
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