Need help to remove Duct tape residue from paint & just the beginning.

[Mary B]

My son wanted me to look over his black Jeep Hemi 5.7.
I saw heavy & severe swirls, rock chips, scratches, dirt encrusted lower panels,
so I made a clean spot and did the bag test, not too bad.
Then he showed me where his sun roof had leaked and until
it was repaired, he had duct taped a bag over it. About 1" thick
residue all the way around the sun roof. I about fell over!! He said
he tried Googone, but it was still there. I suggested WD40. He suggested
that he bring me his truck in a week or 2.
I did rub some HD Express on the hood & It filled enough to see it is
possible to bring this girl back to life.
Please, any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

[Migue]

Do you have a heat gun and plastic razorblades?

[Mary B]

[QUOTE=Migue;2061693]Do you have a heat gun and plastic razorblades?[/QUOTE

no but i could. watchya thinkin` ? soften it with heat & scrape.
i`ll order some

[rlmccarty2000]

On heavy residue, heat gun/hair dryer method will work fine, then remove the remainder with Tar-X or Goo-gone types of adhesive removers. You can soak a paper towel and cover the area to let the remover work into the adhesive remains. It`s a slow gummy process.

[SouthPawCO]

If all the above fail, diesel fuel.

[Migue]

Slow process indeed, use the heat to carefully soften the bulk of it then start scraping/peeling it little by little then soak up whatever`s left like already mentioned and scrape up until you can finish by wiping it off. I`m sure you plan on polishing after so just make sure nothing gets stuck on the plastic razor blade to avoid any actual scratches.

[Stokdgs]

3M Adhesive Remover, sold at most Napa auto part stores ?
Dan F

[grungy]

+1 to Stodgs. Non-auto parts stores that carry the above - Wal Mart, Office Depot/OfficeMax, hobby/craft stores like Michaels or Hobby Lobby

[JSFM35X]

Goof off or tarminator or tardis.

[06vrss]

I have had good luck removing adhesive residue with Turtle Wax label and sticker remover. Available at Advance, Autozone, etc...

[CG6Lemon]

I would recommend a hair blow dryer or heat gun to soften the bulk of it up first since that will be the most challenging part. Then apply some mineral spirits and wipe dry immediately. After the bulk is off, the hair blow dryer won`t be necessary. Always watch the surface temp of the panel you are working. Work on one small section then move on to another section. Don`t work on same section repeatedly due to unnecessary excessive heat from the hair blow dryer. I use this technique at the body shop I work for when customers bring their cars in with broken windows. It`s safe as long as you don`t touch plastic, or door moldings.

[GearHead_1]

3m adhesive remover, sold at most napa auto part stores ?
Dan f

This!

[Mary B]

This!

I would recommend a hair blow dryer or heat gun to soften the bulk of it up first since that will be the most challenging part. Then apply some mineral spirits and wipe dry immediately. After the bulk is off, the hair blow dryer won`t be necessary. Always watch the surface temp of the panel you are working. Work on one small section then move on to another section. Don`t work on same section repeatedly due to unnecessary excessive heat from the hair blow dryer. I use this technique at the body shop I work for when customers bring their cars in with broken windows. It`s safe as long as you don`t touch plastic, or door moldings.

I have had good luck removing adhesive residue with Turtle Wax label and sticker remover. Available at Advance, Autozone, etc...

Goof off or tarminator or tardis.

+1 to Stodgs. Non-auto parts stores that carry the above - Wal Mart, Office Depot/OfficeMax, hobby/craft stores like Michaels or Hobby Lobby

3M Adhesive Remover, sold at most Napa auto part stores ?
Dan F

Slow process indeed, use the heat to carefully soften the bulk of it then start scraping/peeling it little by little then soak up whatever`s left like already mentioned and scrape up until you can finish by wiping it off. I`m sure you plan on polishing after so just make sure nothing gets stuck on the plastic razor blade to avoid any actual scratches.

If all the above fail, diesel fuel.

On heavy residue, heat gun/hair dryer method will work fine, then remove the remainder with Tar-X or Goo-gone types of adhesive removers. You can soak a paper towel and cover the area to let the remover work into the adhesive remains. It`s a slow gummy process.

[QUOTE=Mary B;2061694][QUOTE=Migue;2061693]Do you have a heat gun and plastic razorblades?[/QUO

Thank You All !!
I`ll collect supplies & try everything.
Yes I`ll gladly polish this sad truck.
With before & after pics.

[Accumulator]

Every detailer oughta have the 3M Adhesive Remover on the shelf. I prefer the non-aerosol version.