Glue on NOS wheel well mouldings

[wheelhop]

Guys,
Purchased some NOS wheel well mouldings for my 69 Chevelle a few years back, still in the wrappers. Now we want to install them on my car but there's some kind of adhesive on there from the packaging that won't come off.
Tried brake cleaner, paint thinner, etc.. Anybody have any suggestions???
thanks in advance,

Jim

[bkhpah]

I think I know what you aretaliking about. Usually some light compound on a rag will work well..BKH

[SS427]

I always have this same issue and use 0000 steel wool with great results.

[budnate]

I use the heck out of "Goof Off"..its the bomb right up there with the eraser..it lifts stuff without scratching it up rubbing on it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

http://www.amazon.com/Goof-Off-Ultimate-Remover-easy/dp/B00030419I

[scuncio]

How about the 3M General Adhesive Remover?

[wheelhop]

Got some Goof-Off at Lowe's this evening. Will try it over the weekend and give you guys a full report.

[budnate]

a heads up. if its a hard type of glue, "soak a baby diaper",... "colors can bleed off rags", and just hold it on the problem for 10/15 seconds sometimes longer for stubborn stuff and let it heat up the goo you want off...it can be a little hot around decals, a litte practice with the stuff and you will always have a can around a grab it all the time. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Schonyenko2]

See if you can find some Citrol. I had a nos nova hood lip molding that had been in the package since I was 18. The clear part of the wraper had seemed to etch itself into the molding. I tried thinner, goofoff, even the rubbing compound. I pretty much figured that I'd send it out to my polish guy to see what he could do with it. He got out a spray can of Citrol, sprayed it on, and the stuff came right off. It's environmentally friendly, and smells like oranges.Works great. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
I had tried the adhesive remover also.

[Mr70]

That's good stuff.
I use it religiously after I return from flogging my car in the Illinois rural areas,during the hot summer months.
Corn fed Dead bug guts that adhere to the windshield,hood,grill and bumper wipe right off with Citrol.

[wheelhop]

I'll get some citrol too, and maybe drink some citron while i'm applying it!!

[Rixls6]

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I'll get some citrol too, and maybe drink some citron while i'm applying it!!

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And then maybe jump in a Citroen for a spin around the block. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[P.J.]

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That's good stuff.
I use it religiously after I return from flogging my car in the Illinois rural areas,during the hot summer months.
Corn fed Dead bug guts that adhere to the windshield,hood,grill and bumper wipe right off with Citrol.

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Where can you buy the stuff, more than one place EH??
PJ

[wheelhop]

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a heads up. if its a hard type of glue, "soak a baby diaper",... "colors can bleed off rags", and just hold it on the problem for 10/15 seconds sometimes longer for stubborn stuff and let it heat up the goo you want off...it can be a little hot around decals, a litte practice with
the stuff and you will always have a can around a grab it all the time. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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I don't know about that diaper thing, being a single guy if I get caught with a diaper I might not live it down!

[budnate]

what you dont wax your cars with old well washed diapers???? mighty soft for wax removal http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif


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a heads up. if its a hard type of glue, "soak a baby diaper",... "colors can bleed off rags", and just hold it on the problem for 10/15 seconds sometimes longer for stubborn stuff and let it heat up the goo you want off...it can be a little hot around decals, a litte practice with
the stuff and you will always have a can around a grab it all the time. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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I don't know about that diaper thing, being a single guy if I get caught with a diaper I might not live it down!

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[wheelhop]

First of all, I'm 46 and I don't even think my Mom used cloth diapers on me. So am i supposed to find 50 year old diapers to wipe down my car with???

[budnate]

lol, seriously they really are the stuff, I get them from the diaper service co, I score them after a year or two old getting a little ratty to rent for them but ooolala...so nice for wax removal, no scratches even with black..there cheap you can usually score a garbage bag full for 20 bucks or beers if you catch the dude at the back door. or get a brother inlaw that works there http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif if you cant find any I will mail ya a fist full and convert ya over to the dark side http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

[P.J.]

Bud
you are s http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif right
PJ

[Dog427435]

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First of all, I'm 46 and I don't even think my Mom used cloth diapers on me. So am i supposed to find 50 year old diapers to wipe down my car with???

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I also didn't know they still existed - I have 5 kids, the youngest is 18 and I've never had a cloth diaper in the house!

[wheelhop]

I used Goof Off over the weekend and that took care of most of the adhesive. There still seemed to be some residual adhesive left of the rear mouldings but I don't think it's noticable.
Couldn't find Citrol at Home Depot or at Ace Hardware, where can it be purchased?

[Schonyenko2]

I get mine from Eastern Ia, petroleum. They deliver LP, fuel oil, etc. I don't know of anywhere else. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[Mr70]

Jim
I bought mine while visiting my Father in Roselle,at the Carquest on Lake St. 630-893-0660.
Here's a lil more info..Add Bug Guts to their list.
http://www.clearstreamco.com/citrol.htm