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BLU_MP5
10-27-2004, 08:42 AM
Could someone plz help me, I applied double sided tape to the front of my MP5 to install a DGMotorsports Uerethane lip and now I need to take it off to have it painted, but the tape in ON the front of my car and WILL NOT come OFF with ease, Oh, it came off the lip really easy but on the car, what a Bitch! Any suggestion on removal that WILL NOT effect my paint? PLZ HELP

RobMP5
10-27-2004, 01:31 PM
From what I have seen around the forum 3M adhesive removal works pretty well. That what most of us have used to remove our side moldings. The only advice I could give is to give the 3M stuff time to loosen the glue before you try to remove it again.

memo79
10-27-2004, 03:10 PM
or squirt some 'goo-gone' or 'goof-off' on it and let it soak for a while.

BLU_MP5
11-03-2004, 08:49 AM
Thnx all for your help, I got it all off but can you believe it took 3 hours and there wasn''t really that much, mayb about 2 feet worth total. What a B$T*H.

bonesmp5
11-03-2004, 11:17 PM
ya -- mine was a biatch as well --

RobMP5
11-04-2004, 09:38 AM
yeah that about how long it took me. my fingertips never forgave me trying to peel the last bits of glue off, but I think it was well worth it... shows that we have dedication towards our cars

MX5RACER
05-05-2008, 01:51 PM
Sorry to bring an old thread back from the grave, but the best way I have found to remove adheasive is to use lighter fluid on a rag. You rub the lighter fluid onto the surface and the glue just wipes off. Seems to work really well, and so far, no damage to any painted surface I have tried it on.

BLU_MP5
05-07-2008, 12:34 PM
Thnxs MX5Racer. I have since removed all the tape, but my buddy that was suppose to paint them for me took off with my ground effects, I'm pissed off so much. I really liked the way they looked and I don't have an extra $1000 for a new set.

Springbirdoo
06-21-2008, 09:52 AM
 When I take a long time, I am slow.   When my boss takes a long time, he is thorough.   When I don't do it, I am lazy.   When my boss doesn't do it, he is too busy.   When I do something without being told, I am trying to be smart.   When my boss does the same, that is initiative.   When I please my boss, I am ass-kissing. ..World Of Warcraft gold is WoW gold (http://www.gogoer.com)  When my boss pleases his boss, he is co-operating.   I do good, my boss never remembers.   When I do wrong, he never forgets.

808MP5
06-21-2008, 10:26 AM
Lol

PhreakV
06-24-2008, 09:35 PM
next time try to get your hands on a pinstripe removing wheel. it fits right into your drill and makes really quick work of stuff like this.

BE SURE TO NOT LET IT REST IN ONE SPOT TOO LONG THOUGH!!!
(yes caps were necessary as if you screw around and press too hard or leave the wheel in one spot too long the paint goes with it...) just take it easy at first and within a couple of inches of it you'll have the hang of it.

blue06mazda6
07-10-2009, 07:28 AM
Another thing that helps is rubbing alcohol. Thats what i used on my side moldings last week. It just eats right through the glue.