Hil

iTrader: (61)

So I recently pulled off the clear bra from my SC. It left behind a lot of residue. Someone recommended Goo Gone which I bought. It worked wheel for the adhesives on the front bumper, but the adhesives on the hood won't come off unless I use Goo Gone and take a fingernail to it. But I can't do that to the whole section of the hood. I think it's stuck on tougher because over the years, the hot sun heated the metal of the hood up a lot more than the bumper.

Is there something better out there that I can use? Is 3M better? thanks

Pic of the unsightly goo..

1JZPWRD

iTrader: (59)

I would try using some sort of solvent that dissolves quickly. You can check Wal-Mart, or any body shop to see what they use. I have used mineral spirits before and body solvent for several years. If this is no luck, try using gasoline in moderate consideration. I know it sounds crazy, but it also dissolves, but its potent. Whatever you choose, clay it or cut it with some cutting compound, then polish it, then wax it!

pickle

Use kerosine rather than gasoline due to flamability. Also, be prepared to wash it right after to neutralize anything left on the paint. Follow up with clay, and polish, and a good coat of wax. Remember, don't put the kerosine in a styrofoam cup to hold it while you are cleaning. (don't ask, it was all I had at the time!)

Blkexcoupe

iTrader: (8)

Gasoline and kerosene are pretty harsh methods of dealing with paint. I'd stick with what you're already doing. Add some heat to soften the adhesive and then apply goo gone. Take your time with it since there is no quick way to do it. If you've debadged a car before its basically the same method.

Hil

iTrader: (61)

I actually tried gasoline before, goo gone works better though. Thanks for your advice

I don't think I have kerosine on hand , but thanks for the tip

Yea I think I'll end up doing thing. I'll probably go by the 3M remover and see how that works.


Thanks again guys

Blkexcoupe

iTrader: (8)

If you get really impatient apply goo gone and use a porter cable with an old pad to take it off. My friend used my stuff to take off some double sided tape on his evo when I left him alone in my garage. It really messes up the pad though, so that is why I say use an old pad.

gs400998

Information at 3M website:
Q. How is Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film removed?
A. If desired, film can be removed at any time by picking up a corner of the film and pulling the film off the vehicle surface at a 90-degree angle. If the film has been present a long time, or if the film and vehicle are cold, a heat gun or hair dryer may be used to soften the adhesive, allowing easier removal. If any adhesive remains on the vehicle after removal of the film, it can be removed by using 3M™ General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner (3M Part #08984), according to the package directions.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...s/#maintenance

detailersdomain

iTrader: (3)

3m adhesive remover will do the trick as well.

make sure you wash/polish/wax the car after.

1JZPWRD

iTrader: (59)

NO problem... Glad I could help out somehow or another. Let us know what you actually used and if it worked or not.

Motil10108

Not exactly sure here, but i read on another thread that Purple Power might do the trick on some of this gunk. Make sure you dilute and neutralize afterwards. I hope some of the other members can chime in on the PP stuff. I wanted to run out and buy some too for those gunky messes, plus it's pretty cheap stuff.

Olskool53

+1 Great advise!

scooter58

iTrader: (2)

just buy a new hood..

LOL...

i just use goo gone and a blow dryer..
and good ol' elbow grease.

make sure u polish/wax it after..

Good luck,
post some pics wen your done

TCKeyz

Sorry to bring back an old thread but I just had a shop remove all the clear bra off of my car (2007 GS), including the films on the headlights and fogs. Everything worked out fine except after removing the piece on the headlight, the shop owner ran into some trouble, he couldn't remove the residue on it.... I was told that the glue residue was bonded into the headlight and they also put a 2 inch scratch into the headlight plastic cover from trying to remove the residue.... I asked if they can polish them out and was told that that was what they've been trying to do. He is going to bring a plastic film installer in tomorrow to see if they can put a new piece of film on the headlight and hide it. Do any of you have ran into problems like this? What's the best thing for me to do right now? Thanks!

eyezack87

iTrader: (4)

If they're a reputable shop then they should be able to remove the scratch regardless of how "deep" it is. If anything they can round out the scratch. Sounds to me like they don't know what they're doing so just have them cover it again with another film. Might be safer that way