ERASER WHEEL - Remove Adhesives without Damaging Paint

I had some pinstripes, decals, double sided tape, and dealer lettering on my XJ that I wanted off. I found an easy way to remove them all with a $17 tool!
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[@jeremyburrage4197]

When you said screw you man, I don’t want to advertise for you, you spoke to my soul. I feel the same exact way!

[@357bullfrog2]

I think we should get royalties from the dealership for displaying all this free advertising for them. Maybe a free part Now and then

[@DEInTheGarage]

It seems only fair!

[@philgray1023]

Thanks for that. I was really wanting to see it on the tape residue. I have that because the dealer service guys pressure blasted my car and tore the decal. I noticed a week later, so of course it could not have been them... I tried everything to get the adhesive off. Even Mostenbockers failed. Now for an eraser wheel. Follow up to this comment. I had tried everything to get the old adhesive off. Heatgun, cutting wax, Dr Mostenbockers, even a razor blade, nothing shifted it. Bought one of these wheels. Took the adhesive off in 2 minutes. Quick polish and it looks like it was never there.

[@matthewtwright84]

You're gonna think I'm crazy, but I was a reset manager for Lowe's for a long time and we used California Scents Citrus air freshener spray to get double sided tape off painted steel beams. The tape would just melt and you clean it right off. Mint👌

[@DEInTheGarage]

No kidding!

[@SOLDOZER]

This badge foam stuff is way more brutal that any double sided adhesive. It even laughed at my 1200 degree heat gun.

[@matthewtwright84]

@@SOLDOZER I've used it on decal adhesive but havent debadged anything to try it. I'm sure you are right.

[@DIYNauticalDream]

Thank you so much for sharing this valuable information. Last weekend we spent 4 hours on a small patch of sun baked tape stuck on the hull of our boat. Just ordered one of these to try next week. Thanks again. Hope you have a wonderful day.

[@brettlevine5853]

I’m so grateful for KZbin videos like these. Just need to one job one time and the fact you made such a concise walkthrough makes me feel much more confident going into the project. Thanks brother

[@tinalucianovic-phillipis9391]

Oh my god! I spent HOURS with a heat gun and got nowhere with my two wide stripes. This was a lifesaver!! Thank You for sharing and showing people how to save loads of time and energy on this meticulous task! ❤

[@HydroxLoL]

I wish I knew about this sooner. We spent hours chipping away at adhesive with different chemicals and plastic scrapers, eventually I ended up just sanding down the top of my doors and re painting it because I got frustrated. Thanks for the tip, I'm grabbing one of those things asap

[@davidproctor5055]

I'm going to vouch that this absolutely works. I spent hours trying to get some weird film that was on my toyota echo off. I used a cordless heat gun, goo off, and plastic scrapers. It would have taken hours. The eraser wheel took less than 10 minutes. Wow, this is a really neat trick!

[@adhow12]

Cannot believe how well that works! Got some seriously baked on 29 year old vinyl on my classic car that needs replacing - fingers crossed!

[@jimrambleson1493]

I like the info, a couple of new variations to me, and, I like the way the video is made. All action, no making me wait while you walk across the shop for whatever. Thanks.

[@DEInTheGarage]

We aim to please

[@russellyoungblood2279]

Very good. Just what I was looking for. Removed the decal and the glue from window outside shade, Thank Doug.

[@paulsimms2870]

Oh awesome. Thanks for the video. I’ve just took my door trim off my 2007 avalanche and was trying to figure out a way. This helped a lot 👍

[@JustPlainCommonSense]

I debadged my motorcycle today but the adhesive was ridiculous! I tried every chemical I had with no results. I tried lacquer thinner, paint thinner, adhesive remover from three different companies, 89 octane and 91 octane gasoline. Out of all that, the 89 octane worked the best but still too slow. I'll hit the automotive paint store up tomorrow and hopefully find an eraser wheel. Thank You!

[@StuntRides]

Any update on how you found success with the motorcycle safety warnings? Got to go through this in about a week

[@JustPlainCommonSense]

@@StuntRides I’m not sure what you are referring to. If it’s the advanced rider class, well worth the time. Then move on the a more advanced class such as rider pro. I hope that’s what you were after

[@StuntRides]

@@JustPlainCommonSense was actually referring to your comments about debadging you motorcycle of it's warning stickers, your last comment suggested you were going to try the eraser wheel. I have a new aprilia being shipped to US and I'm looking at all my options to get it cleaned up when it arrives.

[@JustPlainCommonSense]

@@StuntRides my warning stickers peeled off with no problem.

[@thardyryll]

If you have anything more than a small amount of work to do, get a 3M pinstripe removal wheel and the company’s automotive adhesive remover. The wheel is crazy expensive - more than $40 at this writing - but after hours of use with it and two cheaper knockoffs, the 3M wins. I had to remove a 15-year-old 3M Clear Bra from the hood of a Lexus, and the 3M wheel was the only one to do so without piles of dusty residue. And despite the enormous amount of material that had to be removed, the 3M was the only wheel that did no damage to the clear coat whatsoever. The other wheels left slight marring that had to be removed with compound and polish. Also, in the video the drill bounces like crazy. Holding it another way, if you can, makes for a smoother action. Hold the drill in your left hand, palm facing and parallel to the work surface. Steady the top of the drill with your left hand and work from right to left. I had no trouble using a Makita battery-powered drill and two 5 amp-hour batteries. Charge per battery lasted 40 minutes or more, and each battery was recharged by the time I needed it. While rubbing alcohol was fairly adequate for removal of residual adhesive, the 3M product was vastly better.

[@crazymonkey86056]

You don't have to use adhesive remover, if you keep the whizzy wheel in place itll keep eating through. Also corded drill works better more rpms the better up to 4000rpm max. I used this to remove clear bra adhesive on about 1/3 of my Audi A4 hood and there's plenty of where left to use

[@jamies8973]

I've had that eraser in my wishlist, unwilling to pull the trigger and get it. You convinced me. I also, don't like giving away free advertisements for the dealer.

[@Richard.Hybels]

I was in the taxi cab biz for 30 years and damn I wish I'd known about this. Spent a lot of time removing numbers etc off cabs and adhesive.

[@RickActual]

Great video. Thanks for the helpful tips! I appreciate that you can admit when you’re wrong and teach others.

[@davewoods3543]

Great video nice to finally have one where you get right to it without half a video of being bs about unrelated topics thanks for the info

[@TySchmidt]

Pro tip: when you buy a car from a dealership discuss the price, warranty, all that stuff, and the very last thing you say before you sign on the dotted line is that they're going to take the dealership decal off the back. At that point in the negotiations, after they've wasted 2 hours they'll gladly do for you it if it means they'll make the sale

[@born_again_torinos]

Use "wax and grease remover" from any auto paint supply store. Put some on a rag and wipe off any glue residue.

[@born_again_torinos]

@Jamie Boreham I am 60 and have been restoring cars since I was 16 but...Ok. We live in a society where someone can't have an opinion without someone getting butt hurt.

[@trevorchan9014]

Just the video I was looking for...I’m going to pick one up today. Thanks

[@garylemon7996]

This wheel works amazing! I ran it at a low RPM with my drill and YES the Cherokee looks better with out that plastic junk! I used the name brand Wonder Wheel though but same concept

[@anthonyescobedo2142]

"Screw you man you know. I don't feel like advertising for you. It's my car!" PERFECTLY said!

[@Brandr1]

Great! I have a bunch of advertising I need to pull off my work truck from when I owned a business.

[@dustinmiller3826]

Thanks so much! This is exactly the instruction I was looking for today. My jeep has the stupid air spoilers on the windows and dying to try this.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Lol. I agree on that one. get them off!

[@acedogg692005]

I just did this to my 98 XJ with a rubber wheel I got from my brother who was an auto body guy for years. What a difference it is having that plastic crap off the doors lol

[@DEInTheGarage]

Hell yea, If i had know how easily I could get he adhesive off I would have done it day 1. the faded plastic just isn't a good look.

[@libertyordeath1788]

do you guys think this would work for WJ cladding too?

[@DEInTheGarage]

If memory serves, WJ cladding is held on with plastic clips. I am sure there is a way to get them off cleanly, but I don't know if the final product will look as clean as on the XJ

[@crusherjones6809]

Super useful video; no fuss, no muss, but well done and enjoyable. Thanks!

[@maxeyac]

I picked up a 3m adhesive eraser from my local parts store. Gonna give it a try tomorrow. Thanks for the video. I feel confident now.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Good luck!

[@Ryan-de9oh]

Did it work

[@maxeyac]

@@Ryan-de9oh Yes, the 3m eraser worked great.

[@Ryan-de9oh]

@@maxeyac ok sweet have u used it to debadge at all I ordered one jus not really to shure if want to use it on the Mercedes

[@maxeyac]

@@Ryan-de9oh I don't know what you mean by debadge. I removed pinstriping and decals from my 2004 king ranch. Then wiped those areas down with rubbing alcohol. I think I had to sparingly use goof off or mineral spirits too on some areas. After everything was off I washed it and waxed it. It looked great with no signs of removed decals, pin striping.

[@ScottW311]

Did the same trim removal on a Cherokee. Used fishing line cut the foam tape behind the trim to avoid prying and damaging tape. Eraser wheel removed the rest.

[@DEInTheGarage]

That is a much better idea! Thanks!

[@4pf6abyy73]

Thanks for the video man! I removed my door trim and tried numerous methods of removing the double sided tape with different chemicals and it didn’t budge. I heard about a eraser wheel and found your video very informative! I’ll be picking up an eraser wheel tomorrow. Thanks!

[@gamertyper6476]

so how did it go?

[@4pf6abyy73]

@@gamertyper6476 super easy, just took my time with it and made sure to not sit still for longer than a second and I had no problems with it. I also have black paint so if it would have scratched it or damage the paint I’d easily be able to see and it didn’t. I highly recommend getting an eraser wheel for any type of adhesive removal on anything you don’t wanna damage what’s underneath

[@gamertyper6476]

@@4pf6abyy73 thanks man! Just ordered my eraser wheel from amazon. Going to be finally getting all the goop off from where I debadged my 2010 g37. I tried litterally everything, and even the highest grades of goo gone, and no amount of elbow grease was going to get that last layer of rough goop off - the top layer is nothing to peel off, but after years of having badges being baked under the sun that last layer is damn near apart of the paint at that point.

[@gylandaltman5072]

Bravo Sierra. Damages clearcoat FAST.

[@DesertRunner602]

For decals, I use plastic trim piece removers. I haven't scratched my paint yet because I don't apply a lot of pressure on the paint. For the left over residue, I use a microfiber cloth and wipe it away

[@MrLmao37]

I have a 1995 jeep cherokee xj, i live in Texas, i hate dealer stickers to, the dealer sticker was removed before I brought the jeep, the Texas sun has faded the white paint and you can still see where the sticker was.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Dang.. that is a bummer. Never heard of that one before!

[@joerud4216]

Glad I found this - I have exactly that same adhesive left on my truck from a hood bug guard that broke. I was looking for a safe way to remove the remnant without damaging the paint.

[@64arguz]

WD-40 + plastic spatula is safer and less expensive, however your method is good and faster.

[@rianeuton1251]

Does this really work that effectively?

[@romereorambudhan9057]

i had one question and you answered it in two mins thanks

[@Wisconsin.pikachu]

Thank you...i had those fake hood scoops on my vehicle and I ripped them off today...not only did they use the double side tape put he actually put 1 rivet in each so now I have to patch 2 small holes in my hood

[@noeaguinaga4018]

That ring is knocking the hell out of the paint

[@oneball6786]

I bought actual aircraft grade decal remover and it still wouldn’t work for that double-sided adhesive. That stuff is seriously no joke. I can’t wait for my eraser wheel to get here so I can smash that crap. Excellent video, bro!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Good luck with it!

[@thurston2235]

If only I had seen this before. Hours spent removing mine. I do have some gunk left so I’ll try the denatured alcohol.

[@Kilnor]

Just as a tip, when you buy a vehicle from a dealer have them remove their logo before you buy it. Great video!

[@DEInTheGarage]

The one time I purchased a car from a dealer I told them it was "no deal" if it came with a decal. I am not your billboard!!

[@whitewrapper2666]

When I use the wheel, I make sure I highly lubricate the surface first with some dish soap and water in a spray bottle

[@djganty8830]

Would WD-40 do as a lubricant?🤔

[@fisherprice6012]

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[@fisherprice6012]

​@@djganty8830 😂

[@djganty8830]

@@fisherprice6012 my bad😐🤣🤣

[@brianbowen9024]

Theres a guy that tested this brand, the m3, and the no name. He said this 1 was the worst. I just bought an M3 eraser wheel today and it rocked the job. Was so easy

[@scottwright388]

At first, because the wheel appears somewhat hard, I was thinking paint damage, but seems to have worked well. I wonder if anyone makes a softer one for delicate areas like contours.

[@joshualbarham]

dude seeing that thing, I was very tight buttholed about his paint lol

[@HRINACAR]

I have glue on my paint... its expanding foam or spray glue... rock hard... what do you reckon this work? Paint shop tried polisher machine didn't touch it tried all types of safe chemicals.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Yikes.. that spray foam stuff is NO joke. My guess is that anything tough enough to get through it is going to be hard on paint. I think you will need to find some kind of chemical which will dissolve the foam, but is harmless to paint. Get the Safety Data Sheet for the spray foam then look for solvents which attack the main ingredients, but are harmless to paint... a lot of work, but that is all I got. haha

[@HRINACAR]

@@DEInTheGarage Thanks man for the reply... look at us ... all community and that. I think I will do a video for a spray shop and get it done properly... bummer.

[@Golden.Rookie]

Bro I tried everything but this and just wanted to say thank you!!!!!!

[@kc5vgw]

Has anyone tried using the air freshener called pure citrus for removing the glue? Try it. You’ll be SHOCKED how well it works.

[@nickngaopraseut6717]

I think it’s time for you to join the Milwaukee tool team.

[@mijohnst]

1. Great video 2. Thanks for putting this up!

[@almfoto]

You scuffed up the Jeep logo, but fantastic demo, THANK YOU!

[@Abeldlg]

Would this damage black paint? I want to take off the reside that the spoiler left on my trunk.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Not in my experience

[@jdmckelvey5567]

I’m not sure if you said it but be careful that adhesive doesn’t have a bunch of dirt and debris in it. I scratched the hell outta my paint because there was tons of dirt embedded in the adhesive tape.

[@tedmarakas2626]

You're my hero. I just bought one of those.

[@jasonsmith3573]

amazing demo. I didn't know they existed.

[@davepsanchez]

I feel the same way about the dealer logos!!! First thing i take off when i get home lol

[@billchance5308]

Screw you man! I don't feel like advertising for you. It's my car! Hahaha 😂

[@jammystarfish]

Buy the 3M eraser wheel. It works faster and leaves no residue. Saves time.

[@simpleliving6716]

Don’t forget to use a heat gun when taking off the trim pieces. Heating it up makes it come off easier and leaves less residue to begin with. Just use a plastic putty knife and ease it off slowly. The eraser wheels are really nice to have in the tool collection though.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Good point!

[@thomassilvester2278]

You can run the wheel in reverse evens out the edge of the wheel

[@chriscynefin966]

I need to get some paint transfer off a car door from a scrape-by. Think this'll do it?

[@JesusHernandez-ij5gv]

I removed the leftover adhesive tape with a rubber tape remover on my white truck after I removed the trim & got left over with yellow stains where the trim was, will the mineral spirits remove those yellow stains?

[@ncognitod.460]

Need to attend to that rust before worrying about aesthetics!

[@fazilamzirf8887]

Ditto, man. I don't like to advertise for some used car dealer. They could ask if you want a decal, but no. Good, to-the-point, no extra talk video, too.

[@medummies]

Hi how about duck tape that’s been on the top of the sunroof?

[@MaxMax-th7uz]

3M eraser is the best one !

[@sneakthief5724]

Always wondered if those things worked.. I am surprised to took off that pin stripe so easily

[@daybreakenglishsetters5713]

Great video. Do you have a video or suggesting for removing sticky residue on interior plastics? I have a 2007 VW, notorious fir sticky interior plastics

[@joesmoe6855]

Back in the day I would use my thumb and just rub it of witch was very hard on your thumb but we were on commission so faster we painted a car the more you would make

[@filipebmwm3]

Thankyou for the video how to show removing adhesive. Actually i dint know about they selling that eraser wheel! good job! i need it that also.

[@Harpoon2theRescue]

That rubber wheel may not scratch the paint but rubbing that ring along it will.

[@tomterrica4032]

Lighter fluid. Done.

[@ashuua2909]

Would this work on clear bra? I've tried steam, heat gun, boiling water, plastic razor. It's coming off in 1/4 inch pieces! I'm not even halfway done in 4 hours and there's a lot of gunk left behind where it did come off. Please advise. Thanks

[@andrewfournier1265]

Eraser wheels works great for double sided tape.

[@wendythompson1529]

Does this work on removing flex tape from car paint...???

[@DEInTheGarage]

Should work for that as well, yes.

[@niqachu]

great review man...appreciate the video...

[@SOLDOZER]

Dude's door is like 50% rust. "I dont want to damage the paint".....LOL..

[@Jonathan-pr1wo]

Lol he needs a new door

[@duck-tape]

He had a new door, car doors aren't usually deattached. As the rusty one was sitting on the ground....Did you watch the video? He was trying out the toffee wheel on the shitty door, if It didnt work

[@spotthedogg]

🤦🏻‍♂️ he’s using that rusted door as an example of how to do the job

[@bigchungus7720]

Well it’s an informative video

[@leopoldogonzalez8068]

I think he was just practicing on the old door. Good idea!

[@erickmoreno3888]

Hey, quick question, do you think the eraser wheel will help clear up visor adhesive that was left over on the window frame?

[@DEInTheGarage]

Possibly. Might be too strong for it.

[@danthepencilman]

@Erick Moreno did you ever figure out what to use to remove that? I currently have the same issue

[@josephspellman2698]

If you use the wheel slower and heat the stuff up, it won't shed so much. Wheel will still look like new as well!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Good advice. thanks!

[@MikeBrown-td1ok]

Great video! Purchasing one soon! Thanks!

[@NoNeXiStEnT007]

Thanks a lot, I'm also from New Jersey

[@DEInTheGarage]

Dirty Jeerz!

[@roymotta1449]

Thx for you're work and time 👍

[@ethanmiller1248]

Love the info man keep up the good work. I’ve been binge watching yalls channel since I found it. New sub here. A lot of helpful stuff for my wj. Where can I get one of the D&E decals?

[@DEInTheGarage]

Hey Man, Thanks for the feedback. Very glad you are finding the vids helpful. We havent found a way to sell decals yet, but that should be coming soon. I will make an announcement on the channel once i figure it out. haha

[@Leo-lr4eq]

After using the wheel and mineral spirits, was the clear coat damaged at all?

[@DEInTheGarage]

Not at all.

[@Leo-lr4eq]

D&E In The Garage - perfect. Thanks!

[@jackdmacon6573]

Thank you for posting, I too am ticked off by dealer stickers

[@papergatorzfedducca7998]

New subscriber!!! Thank you!!!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Thanks for subbing!

[@FunnyFernandez]

Can I use acetone or paint thinner to remove paint off steel rims on my jeep? Loved this video picked one up

[@markzenzo6206]

This was freaking AWESOME!!

[@JORGINHODONASCIMENTO]

Great advice, how would you deal with a burnt out vinyl wrap on a hood? You know is a huge working area; my vinyl wrap is completely messed up.

[@DEInTheGarage]

This wheel might actually work for that. I bet it would

[@theblockchaindoesntlie4503]

I’d use a heat gun and a plastic putty knife to get the wrap off then an eraser wheel to get off whatever adhesive is left over. Since it’s been a year I bet you probably already did it but in case anyone reading this in the future is in the same spot that would probably work best.

[@suegates5]

🚩Have so many stiicky residue. Even glue globs on inside door panel( driving me Crazy) fabric grey Any thoughts? Also "Mineral Spirits" u said it Left fading behind? How did you get it to be clear/ clean,? Thanks. Love that part,,wish had power drill!

[@kbram7363]

it works. thanks

[@joe7528]

I bought the 3M eraser wheel last night $56

[@bgpv4]

Will this also work on plastic with thick silicon, eg spoiler, without damaging the paint?

[@posturesonparade]

All great advice- thanks, man!

[@CCSAudioLord]

Mine seems to get hot and leave a rubber smear on the car after using it for a bit any suggestions?Using a 18v dewalt cordless drill on high.

[@edwardguzman4705]

Most informative thanks

[@tlod9]

Is the rubber will safe to use even on glossy paint finish?

[@DEInTheGarage]

Yes, it is safe

[@fburnie20]

Where do I buy the Eraser Wheel???

[@DEInTheGarage]

Link in the description of this video

[@michaelcantu6071]

Is the eraser wheel good for big decals suck as racing stripes?