removing 3M tape residual

[juniorsdad]

need some suggestions please:
on how to remove the residual glue (from 3m dbl stick tape) on a painted surface
thnx!

[Mike Phillips]

Re: removing 3M tape residual

Just about any paint care product if gently applied and worked into the residue and loosen it so you can wipe if off.

ScratchX
Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner
Cleaner/Wax

What you don't want to do is rub hard with anything and possibly instill scratches from rubbing to hard.

Goo Gone or Goof-Off will work also and can be found at most stores.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: removing 3M tape residual

Heat it up with a hair dryer or heat gun (careful with the heat gun though as some can get really hot) then use some Goo-Gone and work it in good. It will take some time but it will come off. Remember to wax the area when you're done!

[juniorsdad]

Re: removing 3M tape residual

thanks for the suggestions..!
i have tried the goo-gone, it took some of the glue residue off, but i still have some left.
i then tried meguiar's clay and that removed some more
followed by meguiar's cleaner/wax
still got some left....
so, next would be the heated solution or scratch X or deep cyrstal paint cleaner and just slowly working the products you all mentioned.

[ozSS]

Re: removing 3M tape residual

ive got residue on my unpainted black trim (roof mouldings) that i havent been able to get off for months. tried 303, DC1 and gold class trim detailer. going to try turps or goo-remover next, nothing seems to be working!

[guitarman502]

Re: removing 3M tape residual

is this a byproduct of taping off the vehicle to polish/wax?

[juniorsdad]

Re: removing 3M tape residual

is this a byproduct of taping off the vehicle to polish/wax?

no... it's leftover 3m tape/glue residual when i remove my spoilers

[ozSS]

Re: removing 3M tape residual

i was referring to the residue from taping. not caked-on product against the edge of the tape but actual sticky residue from the tape itself, caused by being left on too long in too hot weather.