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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:19 AM
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rear spoiler adhesive removal help please

do any of you know what i can use to remove the adhesive that is left on the trunk from th spoiler without harming the finish.[/IMG] [/IMG]
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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You can try that goo-b-gone(sp?) stuff they have it in autozone
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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well the goo-b-gone was a fail. i tried letting it soak and used a plastic scaper with no luck.
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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new trunk lid? that way it won't have holes in it either
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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new trunk lid? that way it won't have holes in it either
yeh but i would rather deal with the one i have. that will be my last resort maybe. most of the scraped maxs around hear have the spoiler too.
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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how much would they charge you for a trunk lid? $20-$30? Considering the cost of some sort of adhesive remover and the hours you'll put into it it might be the more economical choice. Then again if you'd have to get it painted or if they charge you a lot for it maybe you should save it as your last resort.
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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i'm going to look into it here today. i have to do some runs later this afternoon. ill see what i can come up with.
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by hoyshnin
how much would they charge you for a trunk lid? $20-$30? Considering the cost of some sort of adhesive remover and the hours you'll put into it it might be the more economical choice. Then again if you'd have to get it painted or if they charge you a lot for it maybe you should save it as your last resort.
around here about 100/150. there are not that many 3rd gens in these parts. i am going to go by the tint place down here and see if they have anything to take it off. they do alot of de-badging.
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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I'd not worry about the finish because you will need to repaint the lid anyways once you fill the holes
Old Apr 19, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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3m adhesive remover worked for me. Used the heat gun on lowest setting to warm it up and sprayed the crap out of it.
Old Apr 19, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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What I've to two of my third se in the past? Well first I got a new trunk lid. Then I got as far away from my old lid as possible. Next I went on the hunt for a 93 Accord trunk spoiler or wing (whatever they call it in your part of the country). I mounted the 93 Accord part hooked up the brake light and went to the body man and had it sprayed. Looked kinda sick. I just did it the third time but this time with a 94 Camry spoiler. If you want pix let me know and I'll post. Looks kinda sick.
Old Apr 19, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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what if u heat up and then take like credit card and try to scrape it off
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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I just use a heatgun, warm it up like its hell.
spray some form of adhesive remover ( we use tec-90 ) or maybe something with amonia
when it starts smokin use plastic scraper

workes just about for anything really
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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LOL. I think it used to be called Goo B Gone, now it's just Goo Gone. But I often call it Goo B Gone too.

Heat it up real well with a blow dryer then use Goo Gone.
Old May 10, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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little diesel will fix nething
Old May 18, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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use wax and grease remover (prep sol). or a rubber eraser wheel, 3m makes one that attaches to a drill
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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3M Adhesive Remover is the best!

HEres a little demo on how to use it
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...%3Den%26sa%3DG

Last edited by speed3000gt; Jun 1, 2008 at 08:03 AM.
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