molding adhesive (removing)

[Charlie Smith]

Earlier, Chuck Pierce wrote:
>
> If you are using the 3M upholstery adhesive the body shop supply store
> will have the adhesive remover for that item. We used to use 3M fastac
> to glue sewup tires on the rims and the remover was great to get the
> glue off the rim and I have used to pull tar of the paint on my car. If
> you worry about using something to aggressive try WD-40 it breaks down
> sticky stuff real well and will not hurt anything.

OK, I braved the cold and went to the garage ...  what I've been using
is "3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner", part number 051135-08984.

This will soften stuff that you can't touch otherwise.  Then, I've scraped
at it with a plastic spatula.  This will remove everything but the paint!

    - Charlie


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