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??

 

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

 

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.

 

Thanks guys I'll try it.

 

Thanks guys I'll try it.

 

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

 

Goof Off works too!

 

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

 

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

 

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