Good chemical to remove glue and trim. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1425956 · 03-25-2011, 09:09 PM

I just purchased an 84 GMC SWB and the trim on it was faded badly and needed to come off. I have used Castrol Super Clean in the purple bottle many times for cleaning and de-greasing, so I decided to give it another try. I had pulled one piece of trim off already and was getting ready to take a razor blade to the left over glue/tape. I sprayed it down with Super Clean to remove the excess dirt and minimize scratches.

Well, as soon as I wiped it with a rag, I noticed the glue had almost turned to a gel. So I went all the way around the truck and sprayed the rest of the trim to let it soak before I pulled it off. I let it sit for about 10 minutes and the trim pulled/fell right off! Just a little more cleaning and wiping, and a little razor blade, and the truck looked ten times better. I rubbed a little cleaning compound on the paint where the trim used to be and it came very clean.

Works great on engine detailing as well. Just wanted to share with everyone.

72BlckButy · 03-25-2011, 11:59 PM

Energine works well, but I'm not sure how it would react on paint.

Glad to hear it worked for you.

oldblue1968chevy · 03-26-2011, 12:01 AM

Never woulda guessed that, I would've went straight to laquer thinner LOL

**lolife99** · 03-30-2011, 01:06 PM

I normally use 3M adhesive remover, or PrepSol.
(both are great wax and grease removers also)
Recently I had removed some old door edge guards from an original paint truck.
It appeared that the door edge guards were installed with a very hard adhesive,... almost like contact cement.
No chemical worked on it.
Then I purchased a 3M eraser wheel that is used with a standard drill.
It worked great.
They are kinda pricey,... but it saved my original paint!
Check them out here:
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...beSQSFJR0R56gl

tapeworm · 03-31-2011, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

I normally use 3M adhesive remover, or PrepSol.
(both are great wax and grease removers also)
Recently I had removed some old door edge guards from an original paint truck.
It appeared that the door edge guards were installed with a very hard adhesive,... almost like contact cement.
No chemical worked on it.
Then I purchased a 3M eraser wheel that is used with a standard drill.
It worked great.
They are kinda pricey,... but it saved my original paint!
Check them out here:
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...beSQSFJR0R56gl

wiggins · 03-31-2011, 12:53 PM

I could use one of them on a project right now. Where did you get it from?

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

I normally use 3M adhesive remover, or PrepSol.
(both are great wax and grease removers also)
Recently I had removed some old door edge guards from an original paint truck.
It appeared that the door edge guards were installed with a very hard adhesive,... almost like contact cement.
No chemical worked on it.
Then I purchased a 3M eraser wheel that is used with a standard drill.
It worked great.
They are kinda pricey,... but it saved my original paint!
Check them out here:
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...beSQSFJR0R56gl

**lolife99** · 03-31-2011, 12:58 PM

I got mine at a local auto parts store.
Anyone that carries 3M paint products.
They're about $40 but they last a long time.

big_al_71 · 08-17-2011, 11:26 AM

Guys a secret of the trade is to use a valve stem with an electric drill to remove any kind of glue or adhesive.

attach the valve stem to the drill from the threaded side into the chuck and use the drill on slow and with the rubber side of the stemm the part that would normally be insode the wheel rub off all the glue, adhesive etc.

then wipe it with ACRYSOL and you are done. I have ownder many chevy 1500 and the first thing we do is remove all the black trim moldings doing it this way it literally takes me 15 minutes to do the whole truck.

http://www.helmsmotorsports.com/apps...s/show/1931302

Smoke_Dog · 01-05-2012, 11:32 AM

How about to remove weather stripping glue, what do U use?

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Guys a secret of the trade is to use a valve stem with an electric drill to remove any kind of glue or adhesive.

attach the valve stem to the drill from the threaded side into the chuck and use the drill on slow and with the rubber side of the stemm the part that would normally be insode the wheel rub off all the glue, adhesive etc.

then wipe it with ACRYSOL and you are done. I have ownder many chevy 1500 and the first thing we do is remove all the black trim moldings doing it this way it literally takes me 15 minutes to do the whole truck.

http://www.helmsmotorsports.com/apps...s/show/1931302

wiggins · 01-05-2012, 01:47 PM

3M adhesive remover and elbow grease

03-25-2011, 09:09 PM	#1
1425956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 161	Good chemical to remove glue and trim. I just purchased an 84 GMC SWB and the trim on it was faded badly and needed to come off. I have used Castrol Super Clean in the purple bottle many times for cleaning and de-greasing, so I decided to give it another try. I had pulled one piece of trim off already and was getting ready to take a razor blade to the left over glue/tape. I sprayed it down with Super Clean to remove the excess dirt and minimize scratches. Well, as soon as I wiped it with a rag, I noticed the glue had almost turned to a gel. So I went all the way around the truck and sprayed the rest of the trim to let it soak before I pulled it off. I let it sit for about 10 minutes and the trim pulled/fell right off! Just a little more cleaning and wiping, and a little razor blade, and the truck looked ten times better. I rubbed a little cleaning compound on the paint where the trim used to be and it came very clean. Works great on engine detailing as well. Just wanted to share with everyone.

03-25-2011, 11:59 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Good chemical to remove glue and trim. Energine works well, but I'm not sure how it would react on paint. Glad to hear it worked for you. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 03-26-2011 at 12:00 AM.

03-26-2011, 12:01 AM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Good chemical to remove glue and trim. Never woulda guessed that, I would've went straight to laquer thinner LOL __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-30-2011, 01:06 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: Good chemical to remove glue and trim. I normally use 3M adhesive remover, or PrepSol. (both are great wax and grease removers also) Recently I had removed some old door edge guards from an original paint truck. It appeared that the door edge guards were installed with a very hard adhesive,... almost like contact cement. No chemical worked on it. Then I purchased a 3M eraser wheel that is used with a standard drill. It worked great. They are kinda pricey,... but it saved my original paint! Check them out here: http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...beSQSFJR0R56gl __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-31-2011, 12:58 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: Good chemical to remove glue and trim. I got mine at a local auto parts store. Anyone that carries 3M paint products. They're about $40 but they last a long time. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 03-31-2011 at 01:00 PM.

08-17-2011, 11:26 AM	#8
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Good chemical to remove glue and trim. Guys a secret of the trade is to use a valve stem with an electric drill to remove any kind of glue or adhesive. attach the valve stem to the drill from the threaded side into the chuck and use the drill on slow and with the rubber side of the stemm the part that would normally be insode the wheel rub off all the glue, adhesive etc. then wipe it with ACRYSOL and you are done. I have ownder many chevy 1500 and the first thing we do is remove all the black trim moldings doing it this way it literally takes me 15 minutes to do the whole truck. http://www.helmsmotorsports.com/apps...s/show/1931302 __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-05-2012, 01:47 PM	#10
wiggins Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Deep East TEXAS Posts: 453	Re: Good chemical to remove glue and trim. 3M adhesive remover and elbow grease __________________ Preserving American History one truck at a time.



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