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  • DevianceInDarkD
    DevianceInDarkD
    DevianceInDark
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    Not very "technical" but does anyone have tips on removing the under hood adhesive without stripping the paint off as well? I've tried Goo-Gone, simple green, paint thinners... The foam was trash so I pulled it off and I'm not sure the current state is an improvement.

    1991 318is Coupe

    2006 330i Sport Sedan (Sold)

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    • KaiserRollsK
      KaiserRollsK
      KaiserRolls
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      Wd-40?

      Will carb cleaner kill the paint?

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      • EarlE
        EarlE
        Earl
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        I was going to recommend wd40 as well. Carb cleaner would ruin the finish of the paint and make it dull at the very least. If you spray on wd40 and let it soak in for a few minutes, it should all wipe off with a little elbow grease.

        museum sig 2earl.jpg

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        • DevianceInDarkD
          DevianceInDarkD
          DevianceInDark
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          I didn't even think of WD! I'll try it out tonight. Thanks!

          1991 318is Coupe

          2006 330i Sport Sedan (Sold)

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          • H
            H
            Hammerdown
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            3M adhesive remover works well. Advance Auto has it for $12.00 can

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            • CMartC
              CMartC
              CMart
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              #6

              Kerosene is my go to for removing anything.

              Excursion 7.3
              E30 LS1

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              • KaiserRollsK
                KaiserRollsK
                KaiserRolls
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                #7

                CMart said:

                Kerosene is my go to for removing anything.

                Another good one.

                Used this on all of my moto chains to clean them. Just made sure to re-lube after kerosene evaporates

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                • B
                  B
                  B C
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                  CMart said:

                  Kerosene is my go to for removing anything.

                  This is the time where you fess up to using kerosene to remove your mother-in-law from your life.

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                  • DevianceInDarkD
                    DevianceInDarkD
                    DevianceInDark
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                    #9

                    Thanks for the ideas. Tried Wd-40 tonight on a small area and seems to be working better then anything else I tried. Might try some of the others tomorrow if I have time.

                    1991 318is Coupe

                    2006 330i Sport Sedan (Sold)

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                    • 6670charger6
                      6670charger6
                      6670charger
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                      Good idea the WD40. Will have to try that myself.

                      88 325ic, Cirrus Blau; 120,000 miles

                      66 Dodge Charger, red/black, mileage unknown

                      Appleton, WI

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