Body stripe glue removale

Dublin · 08-26-2005, 12:10 PM

Anyone have an idea on what to use in removing the glue that held the factory body stripe. I had no problem removing the stripes with a heat gun, but it left patches of glue behind. I've tried laquer thinner (makes it slightly gooey), WD 30 (works a little better with massive rubbing), and reheating with the heat gun (makes an unbelievable mess). Any suggestions??

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97Limited · 08-26-2005, 12:14 PM

Hey Dublin;

When i removed my badges from my truck I used actual 'adhesive remover' I think the product i used was made by 3M. It just melts off the glue and doesn't harm the paint at all!! Just let it soak a bit!!!
Good Luck

AW1090 · 08-26-2005, 12:27 PM

Yup, I used the 3m stuff and goof off......they worked great. Just let them soak a bit before you go to it with a rag.

Dublin · 08-26-2005, 01:14 PM

Thanks guys I'll try it.

Dublin · 08-26-2005, 01:23 PM

Thanks guys I'll try it.

Steveh29 · 08-26-2005, 02:44 PM

It's called 3M Woodgrain And Stripe remover. It's available at most body shop supply places and good auto parts stores.

Greg'sToy · 08-26-2005, 04:13 PM

Goof Off works too!

4Crawler · 08-26-2005, 06:02 PM

Here is what I did:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Stripes.shtml

Denk · 08-28-2005, 01:41 PM

3M stripe removal tool. Works like a big eraser. Takes off the stripe and glue. Finish off with some goof off and rinse.

Dublin · 08-28-2005, 04:20 PM

Stripes and glue are history, should've done this years ago. Thanks guys.

08-26-2005, 12:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
97Limited Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 541	Hey Dublin; When i removed my badges from my truck I used actual 'adhesive remover' I think the product i used was made by 3M. It just melts off the glue and doesn't harm the paint at all!! Just let it soak a bit!!! Good Luck __________________ 1997 4Runner Limited; 3.4L 4WD; Rear E-Locker; OEM/Sonoran Steel 3.5" Lift; ARB Tacoma BullBar w/ 525 PIAA Dual-Beam Lights; Alpine/JL Audio; CompuStar; TRD Headers w/ Magnaflow custom dual exhaust; 305/70 XTerrains on Blacked-out A/R wheels; Tundra Brakes; 4" Deckplate mod w/ TRD filter; ISR mod; Yellow Top Optima w/ custom tie down; Custom grille inserts; JDM Black headlights w/ 6000k HID's; Extended diff breathers PICS> ::97 4Runner Site:: Last edited by 97Limited; 08-26-2005 at 12:28 PM.

08-26-2005, 12:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
AW1090 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 567	Yup, I used the 3m stuff and goof off......they worked great. Just let them soak a bit before you go to it with a rag. __________________ Andrew 91 4Runner V6 Auto....ISR Mod, Manual Hubs, Flowmaster 50, 15x10 rockcrawlers, extended steel brake lines... Rear: OME 863's and N74L shocks / Front: Superlift front lift kit and N93 shocks w/ swayaway tbars..I'm not done yet. :)

08-26-2005, 01:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dublin Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Appleton, Wi. USA Posts: 884	Thanks guys I'll try it. __________________ 94 4Runner 4x4, V6 Auto, Outlaw II's with BFG 33x12.5x15 on stock suspension (no lift), Kenwood KDC-MVP Sirius/MP3 player, Bushwacker extenda-flares, 1700 watt power inverter, Air intake mod, Radio Shack CB, GPS, Swing arm tire carrier, modified 1st gen Toyota 4Runner Rollbar, Aisin manual hubs, 87 inclinometer, Toyota Brush guard. Where ever you go, there you are. I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.

08-26-2005, 01:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dublin Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Appleton, Wi. USA Posts: 884	Thanks guys I'll try it. __________________ 94 4Runner 4x4, V6 Auto, Outlaw II's with BFG 33x12.5x15 on stock suspension (no lift), Kenwood KDC-MVP Sirius/MP3 player, Bushwacker extenda-flares, 1700 watt power inverter, Air intake mod, Radio Shack CB, GPS, Swing arm tire carrier, modified 1st gen Toyota 4Runner Rollbar, Aisin manual hubs, 87 inclinometer, Toyota Brush guard. Where ever you go, there you are. I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.

08-26-2005, 02:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Steveh29 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 726	It's called 3M Woodgrain And Stripe remover. It's available at most body shop supply places and good auto parts stores. __________________ Steve 1995 4Runner - V6 - 5 Speed Rear ARB, Manual Hubs, Front TruTrac, Marlin Transmission, ARB Front & Sonoran Steel Rear bumpers that have saved my life!!

08-26-2005, 04:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Greg'sToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 150	Goof Off works too! __________________ 1989 SR5 XCab 3.0v6

08-26-2005, 06:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,828	Here is what I did: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Stripes.shtml __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs or 35x12.50 MTRs r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

08-28-2005, 01:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Denk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 371	3M stripe removal tool. Works like a big eraser. Takes off the stripe and glue. Finish off with some goof off and rinse. __________________ ~ Those who hesitate are not only lost, but miles from the next exit! ~ 1990 4Runner SR5, 3.0L V6, 5-Spd. ~ 3" BL ~ OME 900 ~ 32x1150 Dueler AT's ~ Magnaflow Cat-Back ~ Optima ~ Manual Hub Conversion ~ FLX-165 ~ Hella 530s ~ ISR

08-28-2005, 04:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dublin Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Appleton, Wi. USA Posts: 884	Stripes and glue are history, should've done this years ago. Thanks guys. __________________ 94 4Runner 4x4, V6 Auto, Outlaw II's with BFG 33x12.5x15 on stock suspension (no lift), Kenwood KDC-MVP Sirius/MP3 player, Bushwacker extenda-flares, 1700 watt power inverter, Air intake mod, Radio Shack CB, GPS, Swing arm tire carrier, modified 1st gen Toyota 4Runner Rollbar, Aisin manual hubs, 87 inclinometer, Toyota Brush guard. Where ever you go, there you are. I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.

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