removing old adhesive from fiberglass

[dlombardozzi]

My old emblem got knocked off. I found replacements on e-bay. Any suggestions for cleaning and preping before replacing the new ones. They come with an adhesive backing.
Thanks,
Doug

 

[marcoalza]

Re: removing old adhesive from fiberglass

'Goo Gone' is great for removing anything sticky.

I used it for exactly the same issue on my boat.

 

[thumpar]

Re: removing old adhesive from fiberglass

'Goo Gone' is great for removing anything sticky.

I used it for exactly the same issue on my boat.

Same here. I use it for any adhesive.

 

[Mischief Managed]

Re: removing old adhesive from fiberglass

Acetone works well too.

 

[JASinIL2006]

Re: removing old adhesive from fiberglass

3 General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner is pretty remarkable stuff, too. It seems to get off stuff that other solvents don't.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: removing old adhesive from fiberglass

Start with denatured alcohol. If that doesn't work, graduate to acetone.

 

[JoLin]

Re: removing old adhesive from fiberglass

I've used all 3 - Goo Gone, Acetone and 3M Adhesive Remover. They all seem to work well.

 

[Watermann]

Re: removing old adhesive from fiberglass

I've wasted a ton of money on all of the goo this and goof that, none of it worked for me. Xylene which is an adhesive reducer will melt that old adhesive off in nothing flat.

 

[bonz_d]

Re: removing old adhesive from fiberglass

Citric Orange but can't seem to find it anywhere anymore.