Autox Sticker Residue

[TxRado]

Hey All,

I'm just looking for some suggestion on this one. I have a customer that would like to have some sticky residue removed from his car. Apparently it was left by an autocross event and the vinyl stickers that are used.



Thoughts?

Thanks.

[Maserati Mario]

Re: Autox Sticker Residue

I've use WD-40 on sticker residue

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Autox Sticker Residue

Wd-40, goo gone would be my choices.

[Maserati Mario]

Re: Autox Sticker Residue

Goo Gone is a solvent and will eat at the paint.
I don't like gg unless I have to use it.

[PuDeN]

Re: Autox Sticker Residue

would the de-solve-it Contractor Solvent help? or it will also eat the paint? What other product do you guys suggest using?

[Maserati Mario]

Re: Autox Sticker Residue

I wouldn't use any kind of solvent
WD-40 works fine, for me

[jmakado]

Re: Autox Sticker Residue

3M General purpose adhesive cleaner is your friend!

[TxRado]

Re: Autox Sticker Residue

Thanks all, I'll try the wd40

[Andy M.]

Re: Autox Sticker Residue

I wouldn't use any kind of solvent
WD-40 works fine, for me

Just for the record! WD-40 is solvent! It eats rust!

Andy M.
MOL Moderator

[Murr1525]

Re: Autox Sticker Residue

Solvent is kind of a general term.... water is a great solvent.

[3Fitty]

Re: Autox Sticker Residue

Just for the record! WD-40 is solvent! It eats rust!

Andy M.
MOL Moderator

My thoughts exactly. Thank you for clarifying that Andy. As I was reading through this thread, I was thinking "wait a minute... isn't WD-40 a solvent"?

[Maserati Mario]

Re: Autox Sticker Residue

Just for the record! WD-40 is solvent! It eats rust!

Andy M.
MOL Moderator

Here are some facts on WD-40
What does WD-40 contain?

While the ingredients in WD-40 are secret, we can tell you what WD-40 does NOT contain. WD-40 does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, wax, graphite, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), or any known cancer-causing agents.

I've heard that people use WD-40 as a cleaner/remover. What can it be used on?

WD-40 removes sap, tar, adhesives, labels and tape from surfaces without damaging existing paint. It's an effective cleaner for tools, equipment, and vehicles. Use it to remove splattered bugs from the front of cars. WD-40 will even help remove gum from carpet. Just spray, wait, and wipe with a clean cloth.

WD-40 is more of an oil and not a harsh solvent like GOO GONE, that's what I was refering to.

[3Fitty]

Re: Autox Sticker Residue

WD-40 is more of an oil and not a harsh solvent like GOO GONE, that's what I was refering to.

WD-40's main ingredients, according to U.S. Material Safety Data Sheet information, are:

• 50%: Stoddard solvent (i.e., mineral spirits -- primarily hexane, somewhat similar to kerosene)
• 25%: Liquefied petroleum gas (presumably as a propellant; carbon dioxide is now used instead to reduce WD-40's considerable flammability)
• 15+%: Mineral oil (light lubricating oil)
• 10-%: Inert ingredients

Taken from Wikipedia.

[3Fitty]

Re: Autox Sticker Residue

Primary ingredients in Goo Gone (from the Material Safety Data Sheet):

PETROLEUM NAPHTHA and CITRUS OIL

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Autox Sticker Residue

Well now we all know that WD-40 and Goo Gone are made using solvents. Solvent is a very general descriptive word that includes like Matt said, water. If you're truck is muddy and you hose it down with water, the water will dissolve the mud to enable it to be loosened and removed from the truck. Don't forget water can also be used as an abrasive.

I've actually never had any problems using Goo Gone on automotive clear coats to remove sticky residues. I've never used it on a single stage paint but it's probably safe for this type of paint also.

The most important thing is after making a choice, test in an inconspicuous area first and check the results and make sure they are what you expect and hope for and then if they're not, at least you tested in an inconspicuous area.


You might also try mineral spirits, turpentine, lacquer thinner, etc.

Warming up the surface usually helps too, park the affected area in the sun for a spell before working on it...