removing adhesive from bodywork

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  • dhali7376
    S2Forum Addict
    • Nov 2009
    • 301
    • Country: United Kingdom

    #1

    removing adhesive from bodywork

    Can anyone tell me the best product/method to remove the black adhesive that is used to stick the slim moldings on the wing and doors. Have removed the moldings now just need to get the gunk of the bodywork.
    Also when it comes to sticking them back on . What do i use?

    TIA.
  • bikerjim
    S2Forum Extremist
    • Feb 2008
    • 1028
    • Country: United Kingdom

    #2
    Brake cleaner or petrol will do the job, might not be the best thing tho.

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    • gavs20v
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      • Sep 2004
      • 3057
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      #3
      buy a toffee wheel
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      • dhali7376
        S2Forum Addict
        • Nov 2009
        • 301
        • Country: United Kingdom

        #4
        Originally posted by gavs20v
        buy a toffee wheel
        Sorry but what exactly is a toffee wheel? And where can i get one?

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        • gavs20v
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          • Sep 2004
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          #5
          google is your friend
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          • Le S2 Audi
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            • Jul 2009
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            #6
            WD40 is great for removing sticky crappola...

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            • Sonic
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              • Jul 2006
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              #7
              I've used this stuff with great success, you just need to spray it on, leave it for a while then wipe it off.

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              • Flat on my back
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                • Jan 2007
                • 2449
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                #8
                .

                Originally posted by Le S2 Audi
                WD40 is great for removing sticky crappola...
                And GT85, smells nicer too...
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                • S2central.net
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                  • Jul 2003
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                  #9
                  They ain't stuck on... There are clips for those trim pieces.
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                  • dhali7376
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                    • Nov 2009
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                    • Country: United Kingdom

                    #10
                    Originally posted by S2central.net
                    They ain't stuck on... There are clips for those trim pieces.
                    Sorry should have mentioned I'm talking about on a RS2, the lower moldings have clips but the slim ones are stuck with some kind of black mastic. Can't see no holes or pins for clips underneath.

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                    • Lloyd
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                      • Apr 2006
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                      #11
                      Take the slim mouldings off with care - you can't buy them new anymore.
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                      • dhali7376
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                        • Nov 2009
                        • 301
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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Lloyd
                        Take the slim mouldings off with care - you can't buy them new anymore.
                        Thnks , was really worried when I was going to remove the first one, but with a bit of heat they came of easily. Just have to remember to lie them down flat after you take them off so they retain their flat state.

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                        • Fat Audi 80
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                          • Jan 2004
                          • 10547
                          • Country: England

                          #13
                          Gentle use of a hair dryer and dental floss is a good way, then the product Sonic recommended...
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                          • QuattroFever
                            S2Forum Extremist
                            • May 2006
                            • 1360
                            • Country: United Kingdom

                            #14
                            go into halfords and get some autoglym adhesive and tar remover. Soak a rag in it and then hold the rag on the area for a few mins...should wipe off easy.
                            Also good for disolving chewing gum out of carpets too...dont ask fecking kids!
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                            • QuattroFever
                              S2Forum Extremist
                              • May 2006
                              • 1360
                              • Country: United Kingdom

                              #15
                              reapply a fresh coat of wax after...it removes that too!
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