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awd-drifter
06-02-2009, 12:46 PM
hey guys, my rain gaurd fell off the galant. Luckly, it was windy and it only flew like 10 feet away from the driveway. Anyways, I'm in need of help to find out how to remove the nasty double sided tape thats sticking on the car and on the visors. When i put these on, I was in a "hurry" and didn't take the time to put the in the way I wanted to.
I was thinking about using a hair dryer, heating up the white tape and scraping it...but I want your guys input on how one should properly do it. I'm not sure what to scrape the white stuff with...I dont want to do it with my nails. much help will be appreciated. Here are the pics of the disaster.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/2of9/DSC03724.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/2of9/DSC03725.jpg

Kevin 1G Drummer
06-02-2009, 01:05 PM
A hair dryer would work, or you can get some 3m adhesive remover. Using your fingers sucks, but it works better than just about anything else.

HiImBrian
06-02-2009, 01:23 PM
A hair dryer might not get hot enough. I'd try and find a heat gun and then use some gasoline to get the final goop off. That's what we did when we debadged my car and my buddy's.

ESchwanz
06-02-2009, 01:55 PM
I would go with a citrus type adhesive remover like Goo Gone. http://www.amazon.com/MAGIC-AMERICA-GG12-Goo-Gone/dp/B00006IBNJ

But do not use Goof Off.. that stuff F's up paint

At-Least-It's-An-Evo
06-02-2009, 01:57 PM
Use a razorblade and a sharpie. Cut then color.

jk.

Goo gone?

Matt D.
06-02-2009, 02:00 PM
Goo Gone for sure, or some sort of citrus cleaner. Test it in an inconspicuous location first to make sure it won't mess up the paint.

311evo
06-02-2009, 03:03 PM
Goo Gone for sure, or some sort of citrus cleaner. Test it in an inconspicuous location first to make sure it won't mess up the paint.

+1

Goo gone is good stuff, if it doesnt get it off right away, let it sit on the adhesive area for a few minutes.

awd-drifter
06-02-2009, 06:11 PM
hmm...is there any store that carries the Goo Gone stuff?

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06-02-2009, 10:11 PM
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