Removing decal adhesive

[phylodog]

So I've decided to do some cosmetic modifications to my motorcycle and although I used a heat gun when I removed the decals, I'm still left with a LOT of residue I need to get off. So far a fine mesh scrub pad and didn't work, Goo Gone isn't working, acetone isn't working well by a long stretch and the Mr Clean Magic Eraser failed both wet or dry. I'm out of ideas here, does anyone know of an alternative to try? I've got both shiny plastic as well as the dull, textured black plastic with adhesive on it.

 

[BR8818]

Maybe one of those rubber eraser wheels on a drill I don't know about using it on plastic though.

 

[printcraft]

Goof Off heavy duty?
I've got some stuff at the shop for sign vinyl but I can't for the life of me think of the name right now.

 

[BigRed]

I have used a product called "skin so soft" before. It's some kind of skin care product my wife knows of.

Evidently her mom used it for removing adhesives.

Takes a little time, but I've had some success with it.

 

[Ingomike]

My go to would have been lacquer thinner. How about rubbing alcohol?

 

[Hoosier Carry]

Maybe a clay bar from an auto detailing kit?

 

[radar8756]

Dawn Dish soap - leave it soak

 

[deo62]

Brake cleaner

 

[KG1]

Set it on fire. Only as a last resort.

 

[LeverGunFan]

When I replaced decals on a boat, the graphics supplier had a product called Rapid Remover. Works very well to remove adhesive residue. It's available at Amazon. Alternately you can ask at an auto parts store what they have for removing adhesive, 3M has several products that should do the job. A handy tool to have is a Lil Chizler scraping tool, it's plastic and will not scratch the surface.

 

[thunderchicken]

Brake cleaner

Don't use that on any painted surface and can damage some plastics

 

[JCSR]

I've had good luck with Goo Gone and WD-40. I used the rubber eraser wheel but still needed something to get that last bit of glue off.

 

[deo62]

Don't use that on any painted surface and can damage some plastics

Not plastic but have used it on several painted surfaces on motorcycles with no problem

 

[Jaybird1980]

Don't use that on any painted surface and can damage some plastics

Right.

Everyone knows brake fluid works better anyways.



Jk. Please don't try it.

 

[Hawkeye7br]

Hoppe's #9. Let it soak a bit.

 

[indyblue]

A heat gun to warm it up (not too much on plastic) and several small shop rags soaked in WD-40. When one rag is gunked up, use a new one.

I've used carb cleaner as well, don't leave on long, wipe it right off. Won't hurt most paints, but painted plastic must be careful.

 

[indykid]

Gotta add my vote for WD-40.

 

[Bigtanker]

We use these for my wife's insulin CGM sensor patches. They seem to work on EVERYTHING.

They come in a small wet-nap type package. I can mail you a few if you'd like to try some before you buy. The box is only about $8 on Amazon.

 

[bwframe]

Tuning in for the follow up on what actually worked.

 

[printcraft]

When I replaced decals on a boat, the graphics supplier had a product called Rapid Remover. Works very well to remove adhesive residue. It's available at Amazon.

THAT'S IT!!!!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Rapid Remover, it has cut through some pretty sticky shtick.