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Old 02-29-2008, 09:22 PM
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I have an 06' Softail Standard and want to go to a one up seat. Under the stock seat is a clear cover over the rear fender under the passenger seat. I peeled off most of it but there is still a good bit of residue left on the fender. I have tried hot soapy water and elbow grease....no luck. I also started to use a razor blade but that I am sure will butcher the paint..also tried buffing out or off with mequires products...no luck...any thoughts on how to safely remove the sticky residue on the paint without damaging the paint? Any help would be appreciated.
 
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GOO-GONE! Then Wax! Good to Go!

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Thank you, will try.
 
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Old 03-01-2008, 05:10 PM
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+1 on the goo gone
 
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Default RE: How to remove sticky clear sheet from fender

Found out years ago that lighter fluid (the kind for zippo lighters) works great at removing adhesive residue and other sticky stuff and not hurt your paint or chrome.
 
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WD40 should work.
 
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Old 03-05-2008, 02:06 PM
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Used WD40 on paint and plexy with no ill effects for glue residue.Works good.
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Old thread resurection..... I am trying to remove the glue residue as well, tried goo gone, goof off, wd40, nail polish remover, straight acetone....NOTHING is working.... any other ideas??
 
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Update....I bought a 3M adhesive remover disk that attaches to a drill from O'Reillys Auto and it removed the residue in 5 minutes.
 
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Goo Gone and patience. Put the GG on a paper towel, remove and replace as needed!
 
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