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sticky material left by decals

Old Mar 14, 2012 | 02:18 AM
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So how do you guys remove the sticky material left when removing decals?

I fancied this one piece of sticker before and thought it would look nice on the back side of my car but it such a pain to take out.

I have read some posts online claiming how oil could be used to remove but I am not eager to use it as it might cause some problems with the paint.

What are your thoughts?
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 02:33 AM
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Default Re: sticky material left by decals

There is always GooGone, or DW-40, but one simple product that will not harm the paint is lighter fluid. It comes in a squirt bottle (used to fill old fashion flip-top lighters) apply to a soft rag and soak the residue to soften it. You may have use it several times to get it all. Then apply a coat of car wax.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 09:26 AM
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Default Re: sticky material left by decals

Use 3M wax and adhesive remover. Fromulated not to hurt the paint and if you let it sit on the adhesive, will take it right off. I debadged the entire back of the car and this stuff works awesome.

Available at any auto parts store and maybe even big-box store like target or walmart.

As the above poster said, make sure to apply wax to the area when you are through...
 
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