Two Great Products To Remove Old Adhesive. Because Goo Gone Sucks!

[@lanix17]

Wooohooo! WD-40 did it. Thank you for saving me a lot of time. I vinyl wrapped the roof of my 4Runner and the hail and weather eventually tore up the vinyl and after removing it i had a lot of spots with glue and mud caked on. This took care of it beautifully.

[@crumbsnatcher74]

Wow, the 3M product is incredible. It removed the adhesive residue from a tennis racket head protection tape that was probably 30+ yrs old without much effort.

[@dantheupholsteryman3611]

I deal with glues and contact adhesives on a daily basis. The best way to get any of them off is with Xylol or mineral spirits (xylol is just a better grade of mineral spirits). It takes some elbow grease in some cases, but if you keep after it, mineral spirits will work. You are absolutely right about goo gone, it is worthless. Mineral spirits is way less expensive than the 3 M product, which is probably just mineral spirits anyway.

[@herbfellows6435]

You need to get a whiff of this stuff, it isn't mineral spirits:-). It makes mineral spirits smell like a bouquet of flowers. Worse yet, the smell hangs in the air forever. Definitely use outdoors.

[@romeitaly8524]

I used to work in a lab for spaceX before anyone even knew about it Absolutely mineral spirits is the best! All this other commercial crap is BS and a waste

[@JeremyDWilson]

thank you for the advice! :-)

[@T1G3RKN33]

Will mineral spirits damage paint?

[@Strawwbelii]

Thank you!! I tried nail polish remover, a paste, and then I tried this on a glass jar and it worked sooo fast and easy! You saved me so much time !!

[@dantheupholsteryman3611]

Nail polish remover is acetone, which can melt some plastics.

[@Strawwbelii]

I used it on glass. His method DID work and the others did not btw, in case the first comment was confusing.

[@jordesign]

As old sign guy, I can tell you lighter fluid (naphtha) is the go to... It dries quickly and is safe on every surface type. No residue whatsoever. And it just works better than anything else.

[@CastorRabbit]

you just saved me a $40 (Australian) Cheers!

[@CastorRabbit]

This is known as "Shellite" in OZ btw... never buying Zippo fluid again either!

[@CM555]

Thanks buying today

[@Rabbit.760]

Wow I do wrap removals for a living and I'm gonna try this for the first time

[@RoRo-bg1qe]

Haha used this as a kid to remove band-aids adhesive stuck on my skin

[@JohnHill-qo3hb]

Cliff, the adhesive on price stickers is that way because there are those among us who are inclined to exchange the higher priced sticker for a lower priced sticker.

[@herbfellows6435]

Oh, thieves.

[@giovannanichols6878]

Yes, thanks for the suggestions. 3-IN-ONE Multiple purpose OIL has worked! Greetings from Croydon, south of London

[@robinw4039]

The WD 40 works amazingly well!! Thanks so much!!

[@MarcoDong58]

OMG, this sh*t works!!! I've had protective residue that came right off. I also had factory decals on the windows that were never removed. I tried goo gone, acetone, naptha and it just smeared the glue and left a haze. This was like magic. And you aren't kidding, the cap is a pain. Thank you! 😜

[@ncooty]

Most label adhesives are oil-soluble. Rub a bit of any oil (e.g., canola, olive, Crisco, whatever) on it, let it soak in for a few hours, and wipe off. If that doesn't work, orange oil (d-limonene) usually does--same stuff as in Fast Orange, Goop hand cleaner, etc. Just beware that orange oil can remove paint.

[@MrPicklesAndTea]

It's worth noting that goo gone is pretty much just diesel and about 5% d-limonene.

[@mars353]

I’ve found that a hairdryer works just fine on removing stickers from my painted motorcycle tank. It breaks/weakens the glue bond. Comes in handy for other uses too. One cold winter day, my car cover froze to the car and I couldn’t get it off without tearing it up and leaving lots of little pieces stuck to the car. There were no warm days coming so I was going to be stuck. The car was in my parking space by the alley. There was a guy from the telephone company in the alley and i noticed that his truck had a bunch of electric outlets mounted on the side. I asked if I could use an outlet for my hairdryer to try and free the cover. He thought that was a really stupid idea but he let me use an outlet and it worked like a charm.

[@Rabbit.760]

Pressure washer at 2000 psi and blast the residue off. Just dont get too close that you strip the clear coat. Another trick i got is using a DA buffer, a couple soft pads and use an optical grade cutting compound at mid high speed

[@eleanorboracci2525]

Thank you! Someone sprayed some sticky substance on the side of my car. I tried washing and rubbing, but it was still there. As you suggested the WD40 worked like a charm.

[@taxcafe71]

I tried some mineral spirits yesterday , and I've tried WD40 today, but the 3M adhesive is still stubborn. I guess I should try the 3M adhesive remover. Unfortunately, it's not for sale in CA, and I also couldn't find the Evo stick... I'll buy from your link - my fingers and toes crossed! Thanks so much! Syma

[@danblekeberg2470]

I have used the 3M adhesive remover. Amazing product !

[@domelightspider6504]

I use Goofoff in the gallon size container to remove the adhesive under vinyl wraps. It works very well.

[@Rabbit.760]

It removes clear coat

[@robertmullally8781]

Use mineral spirits. Thats what adhesive companies use to clean up their machines. They use acetate also but that that stuff is pretty harsh.

[@alraguc]

I've been detailing for 22 years. Goo gone and a walnut pad will take off adhesives from a sticker or decal in no time. WD-40 is overkill. WD-40, along with a heat gun, works best to remove road tar.

[@johncase2974]

The absolute best product that I use to remove decal/sticker adhesive residue is Aero Conquest degreaser & odor counteractant (aerosol can). I use it on all kinds of surfaces including paint, plastic (abs, polypropylene etc) all metals. Spray a decent coat covering the residue. Leave for 5 minutes, using a plastic or rubber scraper that won’t scratch the surface, scrape off the residue. thicker amounts of residue may require a second treatment. Spray one more time and using a rag or paper towel to wipe clean. I always follow up with 70% isopropyl (rubbing alcohol) to neutralize any residual product just in case. This stuff is FANTASTIC ! AWESOME ! It’s all organic, biodegradable, no chlorinated or fluorinated solvents, no petroleum distillates and has a fantastic citrus smell.

[@joshrulz8p]

have you tried citrol 266 ?

[@johncase2974]

@@joshrulz8p I've never heard of Citrol 266. Tell me more ?

[@joshrulz8p]

@@johncase2974 i havnt used it myself, just thought you may have - supposed to be pretty good, ATR solution is another.

[@johncase2974]

@@joshrulz8p thanks for the info, I'll have to try it out sometime

[@tomblish3783]

Spray 3M adhesive remover the glue then cover up with plastic sheeting wait a few minutes pull a corner up see if the glue has melted it holds the solvent to the glue instead of evaporating

[@golondriz3]

Thank you!! It helped me remove some caulk film on my travertine tiles in the bathroom ❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@robertogarcia35]

Thanks for sharing but you can also remove it with alcohol. I tried it and it worked perfectly.

[@jjshandyman7070]

I use citronella oil and it's the best I've used and it's cheap. I had some baked on duct tape residue from the sun and it was incredible.

[@Timsautosolutions]

Im going to try that on my van i bought!

[@UncleMilty]

Hard to find but rubber cement thinner is excellent. Wont harm finishes. Can find at art stores. Sometimes.

[@christopherleubner6633]

The best and cheapest I've found is charcoal lighting fluid, just put a bit on and a couple minutes later wipe the glue off. Does not harm most paints or materials.

[@CliffsGarage]

tbh, I'd be pretty nervous using something _that_ flammable.

[@belindamartinez8441]

What about on wood floors?

[@christopherleubner6633]

@@belindamartinez8441 works great on wood.👍

[@David..832]

As an old bodyman and zippo user, i use lacquer thinner and VM &P Naphtha and either one will get the old glue off the car/house floors in a clean way instead of smearing the crap everywhere resembling a losing game of whakamole

[@davidharris241]

Really glad I found your video. Hadn’t heard of 3M remover before, and I think it is just the ticket for getting (caulk?) and paint blobs off my 2nd hand Silverado. Bought that and the squeegee tool from your links. The bottle is no longer available, but 2 out of three ain’t bad. Tnamks, Cliff!

[@j.pocket]

Thanks Cliff. WD-40 worked like actual sorcery. Cheers!

[@CliffsGarage]

Glad it helped!

[@ItsZedful]

Wd-40 didn’t effect the paint on your vehicle?

[@j.pocket]

@@ItsZedful Nope, it didn't affect the paint. Although, to be honest, the night I posted my comment I finished working a little after dark. The next morning I noticed there were some smudged looking spots that I thought at first to be clearcoat damage. As it turned out, it was just adhesive residue that I didn't get completely. A little more WD-40 and it came off fine. A wash and wax later and the Jeep looks like it never had packing tape as a weather sealant for about 1000 miles.

[@Robocoppat]

Of course you have to be careful what you use because if you're using said product(s), if you have to rub it hard, there's a good chance of taking the clear coat off, especially on plastics.

[@TexasHarleyBoy65]

Cosmoline, that wonderful (lol) undercoating that Mini (BMW) so generously squirts into the void spaces of the hood, to prevent salt water spray from causing rusting issues, as the cars are shipped over from Europe. 2 summers in a row, the Cosmoline has melted in our Texas summer heat, oozing out of hood, and appearing on the front fenders. Glad to know WD40 will cut through that crap.

[@kanenstuff]

If the glue is fresh you can use the sticker/label to remove the glue we do this with labels a lot time in the print industry. Though for my suoer dried out glue on a old E36 I have is not so easy so checking out videos that may help xo

[@mitchd949]

3M adhesive remover works just fine. Golfers who do their own re-grips know "golf grip solvent" is one of the best adhesive/glue/label removers you'll ever find.

[@opaulamorgan4265]

I hope you are right! None of the other methods have worked! My tape has been on my windows for two years (decorations) I'm sure this makes it more of a challenge.

[@sallyc.9017]

Thanks for sharing these products. I have a job to remove adhesive from my fiberglass shower. I hope the WD40 works for me as well as it did for you. If not, I'll try the other product.

[@banzaii6285]

Big fan of the 3M adhesive remover, little pricey but it works. Professional product - professional results, fairly quickly, won't damage paint.

[@dram4king]

I appreciate the info. I think I am going to use the 3M eraser wheel because it looks like more fun to use! lol

[@zoniekat]

Good choice. 😅

[@CliffsGarage]

I've found that many adhesives just gum up and smear with an eraser wheel.

[@gdlywom]

It works, you have to let the product sit and loosen the glue for five to ten minutes as the instructions say.

[@GregoryM504]

Hi, what would you suggest for removing glue residue from vinyl interior?

[@rcgvss]

Rapid remover. Citrus based remover works great!

[@indyguy5570]

I agree, that is what we use at the Museum I work for to remove graphics and vinyl from our projects. It works better than anything else we have tried so we use it now as the go to. It even removed some paint overspray from a vehicle that was lightly coated all over the top of the car.

[@brkfst4dinner]

Yes, just not on automotive paint!

[@kannieupah]

What works to remove adhesive on outdoor vinyl trim?

[@whocares0316]

Can i use the 3m product or wd40 to remove adhesive from duct tape on my epoxy covered garage floor without damaging the epoxy finish on the floor? Thanks for this video.

[@CliffsGarage]

Epoxy should resist 3M Adhesive Remover (as well as most other solvents) with no problem. Test it out first in an inconspicuous corner, tho.

[@whocares0316]

@@CliffsGarage Thank you . i took precauthions and ended up being able to remove everything with a combo of green cleaner..wd40..some goof off and a kitchen bristle pad my wife uses to clean out pots and pans. Voila! This video gave me the confidence to not worry about damaging the epoxy! Thanks so much.

[@michelleahern918]

I restore headlights, is there a product to put around the light underneath the 3M automotive tape to protect it to avoid any adhesion discoloring, shading? I work outdoors with high temperatures. Would using the 3M adhesive remover on the original paint first help. I need it be completely safe. I’m afraid to do high-end cars. I want to use the absolute best practice and procedure.

[@thebronzetoo]

I've used the 3M stuff to great effect over the years!

[@ggamer7830]

I have sticker residue on the fake leather dash on my new car by the delivery driver. What’s the best way to remove it without damaging the fake leather stuff? I don’t want to end up with a greasy/bleached dash

[@MissLiveLaughLove1]

The 3M Adhesive Remover is also available in a spray can, which is what I have.

[@kkutube1972]

Going to try on my Mom's Honda that has tree Sap.

[@fredastaire6156]

Does WD-40 remove double sided thick adhesive on auto emblem/decal badges on your car?

[@McQueenFamily8]

Hi, I have an old vinyl fabric headliner with old, darkened glue residue in the corners. Any suggestions? I’m ready to replace the headliner, so I don’t mind experimenting…just in case I can save it.

[@beepsarieaniIwee]

Question…. I took my sticker off my Tacoma Truck in 90 degree weather, use goo gone which was decent but I was left with this haze/cloud in the general area. How can this be avoided? It wouldn’t even wash off .

[@CliffsGarage]

It depends on what type of residue is left. Is it from the GooGone? Is it partially dissolved adhesive? I would first try water with a bit of Dawn dishwasher soap to see if it's an oil residue. If that doesn't work, hit with some WD40.

[@vartechinc]

Steam works great for sticker removal

[@teokastelan2930]

Hi I found your channel today. I have a Peugeot Partner 1.6 Hdi diesel. I had a main computer failure. And the car start to smoke a lot. I repaired that. But now I have a problem with greasy unburned fuel mostly on back of my car. Car is a regular white collar not metallic. And is the factory paint job. Can you recommend me something to clean this mess without hurting my paint ? Thank you !

[@z1522]

Paint thinner/mineral spirits. Or spend $$$ for auto wax remover, as you'll need to rewax anyway. Surface-specific products like the 3M are going to be pricier but safer, but basic paint thinner is a relatively mild solvent, and hard industrial finishes like car paint aren't going to be affected, unless it creeps under the edges of fine cracks or rust spots.

[@srj100]

What happened to good old fashioned lighter fluid?

[@lanelljohnson5767]

You sir are a genius! I just bought a brand new vent hood. Literally the whole grill 30 inches filled with stuck on glue 😡😡😡😡 That WD40 took it right off

[@gotaigo]

WD-40 is a product to displace water and it was designed by NASA you’re correct. It is not a lubricant but a water displacing product in its 40th version hence WD for water displacement and number 40 as the 40th version from NASA.

[@petrmecir1416]

Thanks! I’m buying the 3M cleaner tomorrow definitely.

[@Chettoman]

Did it work

[@michaelwoody24]

Anybody used the 3m cleaner yet

[@gbitpal]

Would 3M remove paint transfer scuff marks?

[@jdwht2455]

Isopropyl alcohol (70 or 91%) or mineral spirits are my usual sticker remover go to's. WD-40 isn't too bad but I seldom use or even stock in my shop this current EPA ruined almost useless version. The dedicated goo removers can damage paint as I found with a painted aluminum sided RV

[@lipschutz]

Thank you very much for this tip, Sir. I have isopropyl alcohol at 99.9% at home, and it works like a charm. I have tested all these products, and they were, “average”. The alcohol just “disintegrated” the glue.

[@josephthrasher6665]

how much for a gallon of wd40

[@user-wz5sy1fp6x]

My 3M can has a small spout with cap on it. Works fine

[@stjohnsriverrat7161]

Acetone, fingernail polish remover works excellent.

[@markl2761]

Does anybody know what would work on aluminum that has a thick layer of glue on it from vinyl being glued to it

[@uno3863]

Will this help remove ghost lettering after removing the decals as well?

[@CliffsGarage]

No, ghost lettering is caused by the fact that the car's paint is altered by exposure to elements (fading, oxidization, etc) while the paint under the decal is unchanged because the vinyl protected it. It has nothing to do with the adhesive. The only way to fix it is to restore the surrounding paint to its original condition or repaint the car.

[@uno3863]

@@CliffsGarage ahhh ok ok, thank you for the reply brother 👍🏽makes sense

[@youKnowWho3311]

Used WD40 to get bugs off after trips with microfiber for decades. Cuts your wax, but that's easily fixed.

[@dennismckaskey5679]

I have the SDS for the 3M product here in front of me. A few of the highlights include flammable vapors, harmful/fatal if inhaled, dizziness, fetal damage, cancer, organ damage, nervous system damage, etc. I think I'll pass. If you use it, at least move air in working space, wear gloves and use safety glasses. Best wishes on all your adhesive removal adventures!

[@chadherron5740]

That just means it works

[@ncooty]

Instead, try any oil, especially orange oil (d-limonene). Just let it soak in for a while. Just beware that orange oil can remove paint.

[@angelat.8997]

I can’t imagine NOT using an adhesive remover using safety precautions - regardless of what the label says. 🙂😷 Have you ever watched commercials for prescription medications? If not, don’t start now. You’ll never take an aspirin! (Kidding, kidding.)

[@t-bone3657]

Your stated side-effects read like a big pharma commercial… 😮

[@Horse-c2t]

Wimp. Get a pair

[@paulpoco22]

Wd40 to remove 3m tape adhesive residue on painted wall from prior window film? Tried Goo Gone, no good.

[@vfr800ification]

I tired to explain to several people i know not to use WD40 on their motorcycle chains as its a solvent and none would listen. Needless to say it would slip past the o-rings and their chains woild fail earlier

[@SierraJim]

Amway use to have a product that's always worked for me. Bug and Tar remover

[@jackf8417]

Acetone or nail polish remover works great.

[@5rgyyuyrgg]

Can I use 3M Spray Adhesive Remover and get the same results as the liquid one?

[@CliffsGarage]

I would assume so, but I've never used the spray version.

[@michaelwoody24]

I removed a sticker on my new motorcycle and used heat and goo gone, it still left behind some spots do you think the 3m would help where it’s dried and been on there a while now

[@Ammar-ku4yx]

Hi, what can I use to remove vandalism paint from my car

[@jhors7777]

Thank you for posting this helpful video

[@goldenlair3587]

Goo Gone worked for me on some plastic bowls!! I guess to each its own!! ☹️☹️

[@conniepatrick89]

Will 3M adhesive remover harm my dashboard in any way? I'm wanting to mount a phone holder but don't want to ruin or discolor my dash.

[@CliffsGarage]

Well, I really can't advise you on a specific surface. All I can say is that it's never harmed any surface I've tried it on. I would find an inconspicuous spot and test it first.

[@conniepatrick89]

@@CliffsGarage Thank you.

[@johnhoffmann897]

Thanx for the info.I have heavy protector pealing.

[@urbanimage]

Evo-Stik adhesive cleaner is similar in composition to the 3M cleaner, but cheaper.

[@davidwillis5016]

Thank you for the video it was very well done and I like how you asked for subscriptions and thumbs up that was done very well also

[@jennifergoldsmith2155]

I use xenit at work. It works great!

[@christophermetz5789]

I don't usually like or dislike videos, but your Nanny State comment got you a THUMBS UP!

[@veronicar.s.5376]

Will oil based makeup remover work?

[@mbchadha]

Wow thanks for great tips. WD40 worked wonders.

[@notmyworld44]

I stupidly attached a phone holder to my car dashboard with Silicone rubber adhesive. Are WD40 and 3M safe on dashboard plastic?

[@CliffsGarage]

They would probably be fine, but neither one is going to affect silicone. AFAIK, nothing will removed cured silicone adhesive.

[@rejenvelo9075]

I agree that Goo Gone is wothless. I find that Goof Off does a good job

[@Rabbit.760]

It didn't take off your clear coat?

[@DanRussell-q8s]

Wouldn't glue that would be easy to remove also mean that whatever it is holding be susceptible to falling off easily ? I have found on really tough glue residue a rubber wheel in a drill works great as long as you do not stay to long in one spot on painted services such as automobiles . Good Video !!

[@eddierodriguezTV_]

Goo-Gone definitely sucks! Didn't do a damn thing. I'm going to try this and let you all know if it worked... Thank you for the video!

[@lewis9888]

I use a single edge razor blade to remove gunk from windows.

[@tvrv9774]

Adhesive from hell: 3D Printer PEI Sheet adhesive... the PEI plastic is almost thinner than the high temp adhesive... and pulls off perfectly clean leaving the full adhesive layer behind on the spring steel... I'm curious if the 3M product would work like the OLD SCHOOL paint remover that you could brush it on (it was gel even) that you left on there and shortly later you could just wipe all the paint off. Ran across your video looking for solutions for my dumb problem.

[@ken2400]

I though viniger and baking soda could fix all :) Thanks for the video.

[@philipilizarov4624]

ACETONE works well too, but it cannot be left on clear coat for too long.

[@hb-ol9oc]

When I saw you scrubbing your pint with a paper towel Ilost any confidence on what you are doing. Paper towel is very abrasive. And also that spot at 6.39 was never gone completely, what a joke.

[@BSW3850]

I hit the skip button went away immediately.

[@Lamars.Smallwood]

Will it remove tire sling the3m

[@scottmonson5607]

Wax and grease remover works great

[@matthewoborne1649]

eucalyptus oil works just fine too

[@deval3596]

you can just go to your nearest dollar store and buy totally awesome cleaner. I used it to remove adhesive on all different types of surfaces. it might not take out stubborn adhesive, but all you need to do is spray it and let it soak and you can do it a few times and then just wipe. if it doesn't take it all off in the first try just keep doing it you should have to do it so many times and the best part is that it will cost you less than $1.50 for a 24 oz bottle.

[@dan19063]

I have always found lighter fluid for a zippo lighter works great also

[@BH-BH]

For us in the “nanny states” we simply use OFF - the bug spray - always works

[@ToddyP86]

It's gotta suck not to have any likes, even if people agreed with your comment.

[@BH-BH]

@@ToddyP86 live free or die in AL baby

[@michaelgarrett9492]

Great video Mr. Miyagi. Wax on wax off. 😆 🤣 😂

[@randymiller3583]

What ever you say Benny Hill😂

[@Collinnaidoo5276]

Thanks for the video

[@rgamore]

WD 40 is what the wording says. WATER DISPLACEMENT 40. It was designed for the Military and Aerospace industry to displace moisture . It took 40 attempts to get the water displacing formula worked out , but they must have been really good, because the original secret formula for WD-40® Multi-Use Product -which stands for Water Displacement perfected on the 40th try-is still in use today.

[@moneybilla]

Of course its still in use lol, the us tovernment uses it for the ICBMs thats how or why it was developed

[@HorsepowerHouse]

Use a heatgun when removing the decal, leaves less residue from the start.

[@CliffsGarage]

Depends on the decal. In my experience, heat can cause the adhesive to loosen from the decal and leave even more adhesive.

[@HorsepowerHouse]

@@CliffsGarage More often than not - it helps the situation than hurts.

[@Josh-ce9sv]

NO- waaay too easy to hurt the paint or surface over the paint. Use a steam cleaner. Cheap, easy, no harm, no mess.

[@HorsepowerHouse]

@@Josh-ce9sv If we are able to damage automotive paint with a standard heatgun, that paint is nothing but crap. Been using a heatgun to remove decals and adhesives for 25 years. All. All kinds of different cars motorcycles and whatnot. Never a single problem.