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Tricks to remove 3M Tape

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by LTE, Feb 15, 2012.

  1. Feb 15, 2012 at 2:52 PM
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    LTE

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    One of my vent visors needed new tape, so I removed it and been working on getting the left over 3M tape off. I've been using a blowdryer to help make it soft. Any other tricks you guys know?
     
  2. Feb 15, 2012 at 2:56 PM
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    OffroadToy

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    Like your doing... heat it up, then goo-gone or wd40 and a plastic scraper.
     
  3. Feb 15, 2012 at 4:22 PM
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    LTE

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    That's exactly what I've been doing. Just not the Goo Gone. I think that might remove paint.
     
  4. Feb 15, 2012 at 5:00 PM
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    OffroadToy

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    I think you'll be fine but test it out on a hidden area first.
     
  5. Feb 15, 2012 at 5:05 PM
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    03DBLCABTACO

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    3m makes a product that is like an eraser wheel. I use it at the shop in my makita drill to remove bodyside moulding tape. Just be careful not to spin it too fast as it can burn the paint.
     
  6. Feb 15, 2012 at 11:18 PM
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    Konaborne

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    wd 40 is amazing. spray, rub gone!
     
  7. Feb 16, 2012 at 11:57 AM
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    Madjik_Man

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    This ^

    I ended up using that on the residual adhesive left over from my vent visors

    ^ This.

    Used it for debadging my truck.

    Direct sun + Goo-gone + thumbnail + elbow grease = clean paint
     
  8. Feb 16, 2012 at 12:04 PM
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    I would try WD40 and then rubbing alcohol that's like 70% or higher
     
  9. Feb 16, 2012 at 4:27 PM
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    Gooch

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    De-Solv-it. Smells good too.

    [​IMG]
     
  10. Feb 16, 2012 at 4:30 PM
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    tacoman355

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    i get this stuff from my work. works like a champ and smells like oranges. used it when i debadged. pretty expensive if you have to buy it though, lol.
    http://www.jmsonline.net/mmm-76394.htm
     

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