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jpkomm
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2/03/2006
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Does anyone know of a good way to remove glue left behind by decals and stickers on the body of the truck without removing the clearcoat? Will a rubbing compound work well? Thanks
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daddio
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2/03/2006
21:30:49
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you could use alcohol or WD-40. i used WD on mine and it didn't harm the clear or paint.
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jerry
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2/04/2006
00:22:54
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When I removed the 5.9 decal off the back and sides I 1st used a hairdryer and then used laquer thinner to remove the residue. Didn't hurt anything on my truck, but don't rub too much or too long. I just used a quick couple of wipes to remove the little which was left. I do believe they have a decal remover in auto parts stores too.
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zzark
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2/04/2006
09:34:04
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heat gun and WD-40
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ObieWonDakota
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2/04/2006
10:04:41
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There is a citrus based product call "Goo Gone" that you can buy from Wal Mart or anywhere else. There is another called "Goof Off" but i don't think it is as good as Goo Gone. It smells more like a paint thinner type solution where the Goo Gone has a citrus smell. Will not harm the clear coat or the paint.
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360Quadcab
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2/04/2006
10:14:39
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I don't like Goo Gone as well as Goof Off for around the house. Goof Off is some potent sh*t. I just use a good cleaner wax to remove sticker residue.
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jpkomm
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2/04/2006
12:43:41
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I do believe I'll try WD40 first as I have atleast half-a-dozen half empty cans around my garage. If that doesn't work, I'll try Goo Gone and/or Goof Off. I was worried that Goof Off would strip the clearcoat (it smells really strong). The biggest thing I'm trying to get rid of is what is left the dealer decal on the rear. Whoever owned the truck before me tried to remove it but left all the tacky glue behind. Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
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The Purple1
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2/05/2006
01:46:54
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For residue removal I've used "Sticker Shock", which is sold at Autozone, WD-40, wax and grease remover, even enamel reducer for the really tough stuff (it doesn't seem to harm FACTORY APPLIED basecoat/clearcoat paints). For dealer stickers, the trusty heat gun and WD-40 never let me down! Decals, pinstripes, and tape lettering all come off with a 3M product called a "Stripe-Off wheel", it looks like a round rubber eraser and canm be mounted on an electric drill (with an optional adapter)
Just my proverbial $.02!
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jpkomm
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2/08/2006
09:38:13
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Hmm is it best to use the heat gun on it first to warm up the glue residue, then use the WD-40? Or is it best to spray on the WD-40, then use the heat gun?
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daddio
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2/08/2006
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i de-badged my '00 QC without a heat gun and just WD-40 very easily. and the truck was 3 yrs old when i did it. everything just peeled right off. even the little "Quad Cab" badges that were on the cab.
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Glk21c
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2/08/2006
13:03:59
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DON'T EVER use lacquer thinner or acetone on any painted surface unless you are looking to remove the painted surface. Those are the two strongest chemicals in the finishing world.
Paint thinner, bug and tar remover, goof-off, goo-gone are all safe to use on an automibile's finished surface.
How do i know this? worked for many years in a furniture factory and learned the tree of solvents from the most potent (lacquer thinner)down to the least potent (water)
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med
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2/08/2006
17:24:34
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I just bought an 01 and would like to take the stickers off. Two questions that haven't been answered yet; will there be any difference in color between the rest of the truck and where the stickers were due to fading and should I wait until temperatures warm up to take them off? Thanks
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daddio
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2/08/2006
17:40:14
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i didn't have any fading on my '00 after 3 yrs when i pulled mine off. but, mines white.
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med
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2/08/2006
17:44:36
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Good point about the color of the paint; mine is a deep navy blue.
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daddio
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2/08/2006
17:53:33
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try removing one that's in the least exposed area. like maybe the lower door, if you have a Sport. or the tailgate, like the lower portion where dealers usually put their crap.
it's really going to depend on how the truck was taken care of by the previous owner/s. mine is outside day & nite, 24/7/365.
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jerry
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2/08/2006
18:19:47
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Hmmm, lacquer thinner didn't hurt my clear coat at all. Must have gotten some cheap stuff. But it was just a fast couple of swipes. It may have been different if I had used some elbow grease and had rubbed it a bit. I've used WD-40 to remove labels off glass and wood. I'll try that next time.
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