Hey guys i got a question how do i get the sticky crap off after you pull off the aftermarket window vents without scratching the paint??

Thanks
Big Nick

 

have you tried clay? The method's i've used aren't exactly "detailer" approved.

 

nah man i havent tried that. really worried about tearing up my truck lol black isnt so forgiving

 

I use WD40 on a small cotton rag to remove just about any sticky residue. Works like a charm. Rub it in, let it set a minute then rub it out.

 

alright man i think i can try that... shouldnt be to hard

 

I've got a black truck. Use googone.

 

i think googone is a little harsh for paint, just my .02 though.

 

Have you tried washing it with soap and water,car wash soap that is? If that doesn't work try claying it, and then if you have to resort to wd 40 use it, then wash your truck and put a coat of wax over where you used the wd 40

 

You can also try using adhesive remover from 3M or other companies.

 

i have a black truck as well and have used googone. i think it was the citrus one

 

It is for the most part. however...

I took some off that had been on my old truck for about 6-7 years.
It was a job for sure.
Just take it in steps. Least aggressive first. Here's the order I used till I finally got mine cleaned off. Mine wasn't just the old glue since it had been so long. So it was adhesive, old wax, dirt, etc...

1. I'll assume you've tried soap or you wouldn't be asking for help.
2. try the clay. Although I doubt that will work if it's been on there very long.
3. If it's available use an agressive clay
4. WD-40
5. goo-gone
6. lighter fluid (this finally started removing the gunk)

It can get more harsh but that's as far as I got on mine.
also see if you can get some plastic razor blades. They helped quite a bit.
And don't forget that if you use anything more harsh than soap to slap some wax on it when you're done.

g'luck.


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thanks guys!! you guys are alot of help.. you all seem like your saying the same thing. thanks again

 

If that doesn't work, you can use gas on it as well.

 

Rubbing alcohol is safe.

 

I've used goof off when removing my door moldings on my steel gray M6, and when removing the dealer tag on my F150.

When using things like goof off and goo gone, you can't just go in scrubbing. Treat the paint like its your newborns face.