What is the best way to remove weatherstrip adhesive - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1968SWBBigBlock · 03-14-2009, 10:01 AM

I really do not want to sand it down as it is to easy to get into the paint
Any chemicals out there that will soften this stuff up
Tricks of the trade maybe

lyrikz · 03-14-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 1968SWBBigBlock

I really do not want to sand it down as it is to easy to get into the paint
Any chemicals out there that will soften this stuff up
Tricks of the trade maybe

That stuff is rough.. There are a few options.
One is get the majority of it off by hand. Then you can get one of those rubber wheels and put it on the end of a drill.. It will suck that stuff up but leave a little bit of a mess behind.

2nd is go find some chemical called SAR. Silicone adhesive remover. THAT is the best stuff ever.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 03-14-2009, 01:14 PM

3M adhesive remover, it works pretty good.

tim21391 · 03-14-2009, 01:39 PM

laquer thinner worked for me

Jim Osborne · 03-14-2009, 01:52 PM

I have my best luck with 3m surface cleaner like you use to prep for painting

tim21391 · 03-14-2009, 07:57 PM

wax and grease remover?

Daves72'GMC · 03-15-2009, 05:07 AM

you might try lighter fluid , that you put in cigarette lighters. It gets the gummy glue like junk off.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-15-2009, 05:37 AM

Permatex makes an RTV-specific silicone remover. It comes in a 4 OZ tube.

70GMCer · 03-15-2009, 07:41 AM

http://www.goof-off.com/

jb4short · 03-15-2009, 07:48 AM

Lacquer Thinner....then Goo-Gone

kookykrispy · 03-15-2009, 10:55 AM

goo-gone works ok, but it just takes a loooong time. I am using it on the sticky stuff left on my bedrails from where the previous owner put stick on weather stripping to seal a camper shell to the truck.

pumpgas · 03-15-2009, 11:31 AM

Brass wire wheel in a cordless drill as they spin a little slower the corded ones. Won't damage the paint with brass either.

chuckmc8 · 03-15-2009, 01:33 PM

I use jasbco adhesive remover from the paint section at Lowes. Only comes in 1 gal can tho

03-14-2009, 10:01 AM	#1
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	What is the best way to remove weatherstrip adhesive I really do not want to sand it down as it is to easy to get into the paint Any chemicals out there that will soften this stuff up Tricks of the trade maybe __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

03-14-2009, 01:14 PM	#3
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: What is the best way to remove weatherstrip adhesive 3M adhesive remover, it works pretty good. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

03-14-2009, 01:39 PM	#4
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: What is the best way to remove weatherstrip adhesive laquer thinner worked for me __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

03-14-2009, 01:52 PM	#5
Jim Osborne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Crumpler, North Carolina Posts: 93	Re: What is the best way to remove weatherstrip adhesive I have my best luck with 3m surface cleaner like you use to prep for painting

03-14-2009, 07:57 PM	#6
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: What is the best way to remove weatherstrip adhesive wax and grease remover? __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

03-15-2009, 05:07 AM	#7
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	Re: What is the best way to remove weatherstrip adhesive you might try lighter fluid , that you put in cigarette lighters. It gets the gummy glue like junk off.

03-15-2009, 05:37 AM	#8
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,442	Re: What is the best way to remove weatherstrip adhesive Permatex makes an RTV-specific silicone remover. It comes in a 4 OZ tube. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

03-15-2009, 07:41 AM	#9
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: What is the best way to remove weatherstrip adhesive http://www.goof-off.com/ __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

03-15-2009, 07:48 AM	#10
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: What is the best way to remove weatherstrip adhesive Lacquer Thinner....then Goo-Gone Last edited by jb4short; 03-15-2009 at 07:49 AM.

03-15-2009, 10:55 AM	#11
kookykrispy The Early Chevy Van Man Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 76	Re: What is the best way to remove weatherstrip adhesive goo-gone works ok, but it just takes a loooong time. I am using it on the sticky stuff left on my bedrails from where the previous owner put stick on weather stripping to seal a camper shell to the truck. __________________ 64 Chevy Van 65 GMC Handi-Van 99 2500 silverado 4x4 ext cab

03-15-2009, 11:31 AM	#12
pumpgas Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 304	Re: What is the best way to remove weatherstrip adhesive Brass wire wheel in a cordless drill as they spin a little slower the corded ones. Won't damage the paint with brass either. __________________ 00' Z28 ("wifes" car) 92' Mustang w/sbc everything needs a little heart beat 87' GMC Sierra Classic Short Bed Fleet side almost stock 69' Chevy short step carbed 6.0 w/400th trans. Completed w/325 miles on it

03-15-2009, 01:33 PM	#13
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: What is the best way to remove weatherstrip adhesive I use jasbco adhesive remover from the paint section at Lowes. Only comes in 1 gal can tho

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