Removing adhesive from spoiler on matte paint

[fpgg80]

Anyone know if wd40 or 3m general adhesive auto remover is better for getting the adhesive off from the oem spoiler? Or any other suggestions welcomed

[jayg80]

I have had success with 3M adhesive remover, wouldn’t use anything else. Can’t speak to wd40.

[iviegatron]

Originally Posted by fpgg80

Anyone know if wd40 or 3m general adhesive auto remover is better for getting the adhesive off from the oem spoiler? Or any other suggestions welcomed

You can use the 3M general adhesive remover but you still need to use an eraser wheel (link below) to make life easier. It attaches to any drill. Otherwise you'll be scraping the adhesive for a long time and it won't be too effective.

Wonder Wheel 4" Decal Remover Eraser Wheel Toolkit, Remove Car Decals, Vinyl & Stickers in Minutes, Adhesive Remover Rubber Wheel, Emblem Removal Tool, Adhesive Eraser, Drill Adapter Supplied https://a.co/d/cSkozOU

[Pentland]

AutoGlym tar remover removes most sticky stuff.

[LuxoM3]

1. Rub what you can off with your fingers.
2. Follow-up with WD-40 and a paper towel. Make sure the towel is fairly "wet" with WD-40.
The towel is "aggressive" enough to pick-up the adhesive, the WD-40 breaks down the adhesive and keeps it from resticking.
3. Use a degreaser like Simple Green or quick detailer with a microfiber to get the WD-40 off the body.
4. Give the area a small patch of wax to protect the paint.

WD-40 is amazing for getting decal residue off paint.

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by jayg80

I have had success with 3M adhesive remover, wouldn’t use anything else. Can’t speak to wd40.

Same here.
Don't need chemical solvents, just use and eraser wheel.

goto 6:30 for eraser wheel.

[skyline408]

Wax, eraser wheel, buffing?

I'm guessing many here are not familiar with frozen/matte paint as you CANNOT rub the paint!

I don't know what kind of adhesive is left, but if you can just slowly pick at it without rubbing the paint, that's your best bet. Other than that, maybe take it to a shop that has experience with frozen paint and see what chemicals they recommend.

[Anderson11]

The all natural solution. Works great....https://googone.com/goo-adhesive-remover-spray-gel