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Trying to get this stuff off my tailgate

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by Flare side Taco Lover, Nov 9, 2020.

  1. Nov 9, 2020 at 12:27 AM
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    Flare side Taco Lover

    Flare side Taco Lover [OP] I'm gettin hitched...to my truck!

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    put truck nuts on my 2000 Ranger
    So I got a 98 Dodge Ram back in February and I named him Purdy Face. I decided to remove the black plastic on the tailgate because I think these trucks look much better without it. I heated the plastic with a hairdryer and that made pulling it off a breeze. Unfortunately, most of the glue or whatever is still stuck on the tailgate. I used goo gone and the hairdryer again, but there's still a lot on there. If anyone has any suggestions that would be great! Here's a few pics of Purdy Face and his ugly tailgate! :oops:IMG_6638.jpg IMG_6642.jpg IMG_7211.jpg IMG_7209.jpg
     
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  2. Dec 20, 2020 at 11:48 AM
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    grogie

    grogie Sir Loin of Beef

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  3. Dec 20, 2020 at 11:50 AM
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    SJBrown

    SJBrown Well-Known Member

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  4. Dec 20, 2020 at 11:54 AM
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    Kolter45

    Kolter45 Well-Known Member

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    you powerwash it yet? I'd go to a car detailing website & see what there using & try it. If not you'll have to call a detailing/body shop & get some advice. See what chemicals might be stronger yet safe
     
  5. Dec 20, 2020 at 12:01 PM
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    tinker_troy

    tinker_troy Well-Known Member

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    Goo Gone and a plastic razor blade
    Or one of them adhesive removal/eraser wheels you stick in a drill....

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  6. Dec 20, 2020 at 12:05 PM
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    TeecoTaco

    TeecoTaco Liberty Biberty

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    KBOX

    KBOX In a va.. *cough* truck down by the river.

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    This. Let it soak and give it a little elbow grease.
     
  8. Jan 8, 2021 at 11:50 PM
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    Flare side Taco Lover

    Flare side Taco Lover [OP] I'm gettin hitched...to my truck!

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    put truck nuts on my 2000 Ranger
    Thanks for all you're suggestions! I tried the eraser wheel and it helped a little, but it kept falling off the dang drill! I'm not worried about it right now cuz the truck's covered up for the winter. My main problem right now is my 2000 Ford Ranger I recently bought to be a winter beater. According to my dad, the rear end is leaking and the shocks are rusted off, but it's fun to drive!IMG_8961.jpg IMG_8962.jpg
     

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