Remove body moulding GLUE

drudis · 04-13-2001, 10:08 PM

How do you remove the GLUE from the paint without hurting the paint?

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moosejaw · 04-15-2001, 03:29 AM

Sounds silly but WD-40 removes the body glue and doesn't hurt the paint. I have used it numerous times. The other option is the ultra expensive 3M adhesive remover (probably repackaged WD)
Contrary to popular belief WD-40 cleans (out other lubricants) better than it lubricates. Use it as a lube and write an obit for the component.

Mike

P.S. Saw a picture of your "pretty blue" front K. Looks good. Did you buy the rear coil overs yet?
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Super9089 · 04-15-2001, 12:04 PM

Just another option.Any body supply store should carry a tool that you can attach to a drill,it looks like a round eraser. this tool is designed for this singular purpose.

91LXConv · 04-16-2001, 12:00 AM

Your best bet is probably with the WD-40 as mentioned above. However, if it's only a small amount of glue (emblems...) and you don't have any WD-40 lying around, you can always use some hot water, car wash solution, and elbow grease.

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1991 LX 5.0 Convertible:
AOD w/ shift kit, Steeda 3-pc. chassis stiffening kit, 4-pt. AutoPower roll-bar, the K&N, MAC shorties and cat-backs, 3.73's.

HemiBoo · 04-17-2001, 01:01 AM

Laquor thinner works but it takes off some paint with it. I'll have to remember the good ole WD.

04-13-2001, 10:08 PM	#1
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Remove body moulding GLUE How do you remove the GLUE from the paint without hurting the paint? ------------------ Darius Rudis Roadracer: Home built t-arm/panhard suspension powered by an S-trimmed motor :-) My Mustang Page

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04-15-2001, 03:29 AM	#2
moosejaw Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: St.Louis,MO Posts: 274	Sounds silly but WD-40 removes the body glue and doesn't hurt the paint. I have used it numerous times. The other option is the ultra expensive 3M adhesive remover (probably repackaged WD) Contrary to popular belief WD-40 cleans (out other lubricants) better than it lubricates. Use it as a lube and write an obit for the component. Mike P.S. Saw a picture of your "pretty blue" front K. Looks good. Did you buy the rear coil overs yet? ------------------ Live near St.Louis? Check out Mustang Muscle and Dyno in High Ridge, MO Check out my ride. [This message has been edited by moosejaw (edited 04-15-2001).]

04-15-2001, 12:04 PM	#3
Super9089 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Coventry R.I. U.S. Posts: 37	Just another option.Any body supply store should carry a tool that you can attach to a drill,it looks like a round eraser. this tool is designed for this singular purpose.

04-16-2001, 12:00 AM	#4
91LXConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Pensacola, FL, USA Posts: 36	Your best bet is probably with the WD-40 as mentioned above. However, if it's only a small amount of glue (emblems...) and you don't have any WD-40 lying around, you can always use some hot water, car wash solution, and elbow grease. ------------------ 1991 LX 5.0 Convertible: AOD w/ shift kit, Steeda 3-pc. chassis stiffening kit, 4-pt. AutoPower roll-bar, the K&N, MAC shorties and cat-backs, 3.73's.

04-17-2001, 01:01 AM	#5
HemiBoo Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Columbia,SC, US of A Posts: 37	Laquor thinner works but it takes off some paint with it. I'll have to remember the good ole WD.