any tips on how to remove leftover emblem adhesive after removing emblems for a paint job? i've been scraping with a screwdriver and putty knife, but it takes sooooo long, and i would love any tips.

 

thanks.

try putting metho on it then scrap it off? I have this really good stuff that softens just about anything. I got it from my grand dad, it's like petrol without the additives he said. It works wonders, but I haven't seen anything like it anywhere else...

I'd try chemicals to soften it, then scrap at it.

It's getting painted? sand it maybe? with some medium sand paper...like 120 grit?

seeing as how you've already used a screw driver, you've probably ruined the paint already, try Goof off, or goo begone, i'm not 100% if its safe on paint, but it should take the glue off.

Goof off and goo begone tend to be Xylene based. Xylene is a pretty hot paint thinner...it could cause the paint to run. But yeah, if it's getting painted...why not try.

3M Adhesive Cleaner will do wonders. It's safe on cured paint, too. Just take a rag, soak it, and hold it on the area for a minute or two. Then, with a credit card (preferably your wife/girlfriend's) or a Bondo squeegee or some smooth, relatively sharp piece of plastic, scrape the adhesive away. Your thumb will also do wonders for removing the adhesive.

cigarette lighter fluid on a rag works for ANYTHING sticky,just wipe on ,wipe off Danielsan, I swear by it !!!

If it's not fossilized, you can use a heat gun.

where can i find this 3M adhesive cleaner? what type of container is it in?

 

naptha is what i usually use. i tried it this time, and i was dissapointed when it didn't work.

 

3M Adhesive Cleaner will do wonders. It's safe on cured paint, too. Just take a rag, soak it, and hold it on the area for a minute or two. Then, with a credit card (preferably your wife/girlfriend's) or a Bondo squeegee or some smooth, relatively sharp piece of plastic, scrape the adhesive away. Your thumb will also do wonders for removing the adhesive.