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Y-Blockhead · 03-09-2013, 05:28 PM

I need to replace some of the weather stripping around the lift gate of my Ranch Wagon. What do you guys suggest to remove the old adhesive? Acetone and paint thinner don't touch it.

Thanks.

dantucker · 03-09-2013, 07:30 PM

WD40will usually break down most adhesives, spray it on and let it sit for about 10 minutes then rub it off.

Y-Blockhead · 03-09-2013, 08:20 PM

I'll give a shot (pun intended). Hope it works. It's that 3M yellow Gorilla Snot stuff. Been on there a while and it's HARD.

paul2748 · 03-09-2013, 08:27 PM

I think 3M makes an adhesive remover.

Y-Blockhead · 03-09-2013, 09:28 PM

I see they have... 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive Release Agent #8971. I can't seem to find who sells it. Anyone have a clue?

I made some progress by warming it up to soften it with my small heat gun that I use for shrink tubing on wiring. Once it gets soft I can rub it off. Going to be slow tho.

Motorhead6 · 03-10-2013, 07:11 AM

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NAPA or any automotive apint store has adhesive remover of various brands and it works like magic.

Y-Blockhead · 03-10-2013, 10:41 AM

Thanks Motorhead, I'll check it out.

Herman Munster · 03-10-2013, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

I see they have... 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive Release Agent #8971. I can't seem to find who sells it. Anyone have a clue?

I found it at an automotive paint supply. It works better than anything else I've tried without damaging the finish. It works great on removing road tar as well.

03-09-2013, 05:28 PM	#1
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Weather Stripping Adhesive Removal. I need to replace some of the weather stripping around the lift gate of my Ranch Wagon. What do you guys suggest to remove the old adhesive? Acetone and paint thinner don't touch it. Thanks.

03-09-2013, 07:30 PM	#2
dantucker Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 11	Re: Weather Stripping Adhesive Removal. WD40will usually break down most adhesives, spray it on and let it sit for about 10 minutes then rub it off. __________________ Dan 98 F150 98 Jaguar XJ8 56 Fairlane Town Sedan

03-09-2013, 08:20 PM	#3
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Weather Stripping Adhesive Removal. I'll give a shot (pun intended). Hope it works. It's that 3M yellow Gorilla Snot stuff. Been on there a while and it's HARD.

03-09-2013, 08:27 PM	#4
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: Weather Stripping Adhesive Removal. I think 3M makes an adhesive remover.

03-09-2013, 09:28 PM	#5
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Weather Stripping Adhesive Removal. I see they have... 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive Release Agent #8971. I can't seem to find who sells it. Anyone have a clue? I made some progress by warming it up to soften it with my small heat gun that I use for shrink tubing on wiring. Once it gets soft I can rub it off. Going to be slow tho.

03-10-2013, 07:11 AM	#6
Motorhead6 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orange Park, Fl Posts: 406	Re: Weather Stripping Adhesive Removal. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) NAPA or any automotive apint store has adhesive remover of various brands and it works like magic.

03-10-2013, 10:41 AM	#7
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Weather Stripping Adhesive Removal. Thanks Motorhead, I'll check it out.