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Title: Front plastic chip guard on U270 is cracked and peeling
Post by: JohnK on May 31, 2018, 09:36:46 pm
Hi Folks.
I need to know how to remove a cracked and peeling front plastic chip guard.  I know to apply heat to peel it off but removing the adhesive that remains on the paint is another issue.  I read somewhere that xylol can be used but I want to make sure that I use the right product and tools.  Has anyone done this?  I'd rather do the work myself if I can.
Thanks,
John
Title: Re: Front plastic chip guard on U270 is cracked and peeling
Post by: Jack Lewis on May 31, 2018, 10:11:00 pm
I would check with 3M.  Years ago I bought a Makita orbital polisher and 3M products to remove a vinyl stripe and glue from a fglass rv.
Title: Re: Front plastic chip guard on U270 is cracked and peeling
Post by: MAZ on May 31, 2018, 10:17:37 pm
I used this when removing my adhesive.

3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific (https://www.amazon.com/3M-General-Purpose-Adhesive-Cleaner/dp/B0789RQFLX/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1527819352&sr=8-6&keywords=3m+adhesive+remover)

I used a steamer to remove the film.

Mark
Title: Re: Front plastic chip guard on U270 is cracked and peeling
Post by: Gary & Jeannie on May 31, 2018, 10:39:54 pm
I tried several products and Rapid Remover is the product I found by far the best.  It was easy to work with and very low odor.  Ended up using about a half gallon to remove the adhesive left from the 3M film.  Purchased the gallon from a local vinyl sign company for $52.00, I believe it is available on Amazon.

Also have found it to work great on sticky vinyl inside the coach.