Window deflector help?

Hello, I had on some window deflectors and they had been ripped off, any advice on how to take the adhesive off without pealing the paint? Thanks in advance.

 

Goo gone and goof off work pretty well.

 

I second this

 

Heat and goo gone or wd40. I have a plastic razor blade I use as well.

 

I third this, however it will take time. I spent a good couple of hours spraying and rubbing to get my 15 year old adhesive off.

I now have "in-channel" ones

edit: leave it in the sun to warm up and use a plastic razor or putty blade to get under it. you will still need to use the spray but can get some off if it's pliable

 

Great, thank you everyone!

 

What brand of in-channels did you go with?

 

AVS, same as the stick-on ones. It's an extra number for the in-channel (2-piece set)

AVS192925 (in-channel)

AVS92925 (stick-on)

 

just saw you are

$151 4-door QAA is Compatible with 2016-2020 Toyota Tacoma 6 Piece Stainless Body Molding Insert Trim Kit, 1.5" Width MI16172

4-door so here is the in-channel 4-piece

AVS194405

 

Thank you!

 

I used a Whizzy Wheel to get the majority of material off and 3M adhesive remover for the final, little bits.

$18 Whizzy Wheel Car Decal + Car Sticker Remover with Drill Adapter Tool Kit - Decal Remover Eraser Wheel Adhesive Remover - Rubber Eraser Wheel, Decal Eraser Wheel, Adhesive Remover Sticker Remover Tool

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FJF0O2K

 

Do those reduce the wind noise very much?

 

not really, they are mainly for leaving the windows cracked when raining to let fresh air in

 

Heat gun and a plastic scraper, then goo gone to get the residual off

 

Thanks for the reply! I'd forgotten about driving in the rain (it never rains on the Western Slope...)

 

You cannot really get the adhesive off with Goo Gone if the that black stuff is in the way. First task is to remove as much of the black stuff as you can.

Heat Gun, or a blow dryer on high will soften the adhesive. Give it time to work, section by section, peel the black stuff away if you can, plastic scraper if necessary.

For the remaining adhesive residue, use GooGone on a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.

 

Lots of patience. And don’t plan on using your thumbnails for a couple days after you finish.

 

also plan on having no fingerprints

 

Some good advice here on using heat then an adhesive remover. I caution against some of the recommendations, though.

Please don't use Goof Off. It is a little too strong for car paint and can make a mess.
https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/63304-goof-off-will-ruin-your-paint.html

Also, I'd avoid the Magic Erasers, too. They are a lot more abrasive than you realize.
https://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-Pro/can-you-use-a-magic-eraser-on-paint/

 

Goof Off: Do Not Use
Goo Gone: Yes