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Solvent for 3M adhesive

Hi Guys,
After removing the 3M film using a steamer what the best product to use to remove very sticky 3M adhesive on the front of the coach. Even 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover doesn't do a very good job. There must be a secret trick to this.
Jim
2002 U320
Jim Frerichs
2002 U320 42'

Re: Solvent for 3M adhesive

Reply #1 –
I have been using WD-40 Specialist Rust Release Penetrant Spray on the adhesive left on stuff where I removed the labels.
Don't know about 3M adhesive, but worth a try.
I had tried nail polish remover, "Sticky Adhesive Remover" and a multitude of products, along with elbow grease and as a last resort I grabbed the above stuff. The regular WD-40 didn't do a thing!.
Wipe on, wipe off. Just about that fast.
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: Solvent for 3M adhesive

Reply #2 –
I use the 3m adhesive remover all the time. The trick is to keep a microfiber rag soaked with the remover and just keep really soaking it. It takes a lot of remover so buy plenty. Nothing is magic on old adhesive.

Larry
Larry & Debbie Town
2000 U320 4210 
Previous 88 GV

Re: Solvent for 3M adhesive

Reply #3 –
RAPID REMOVER is what I found to work so much better than 3M remover.  A lot less money and not near the odor of the 3M remover. I bought it from a local vinyl sign company and it was less than $60.00 for a gallon.  Ended up using about a half a gallon removing the 3M film.  Also used it to remove the sticky film on the ceiling vinyl. Did al this about five years ago, I'm sure the price has gone up.
Gary Mauck
Deerfield Beach, Fl.
2005 U320 40' PBGB

"Elks Care, Elks Share!"

Re: Solvent for 3M adhesive

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Gary & Jeannie –
RAPID REMOVER is what I found to work so much better than 3M remover.  A lot less money and not near the odor of the 3M remover. I bought it from a local vinyl sign company and it was less than $60.00 for a gallon.  Ended up using about a half a gallon removing the 3M film.  Also used it to remove the sticky film on the ceiling vinyl. Did al this about five years ago, I'm sure the price has gone up.

Compared to the price increase for everything else. On amazon  1 gallon $70.00

Link below with Foreforum amazon link.

Amazon.com: RapidTac RAPID REMOVER Adhesive Remover for Vinyl Wraps Graphics...
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Re: Solvent for 3M adhesive

Reply #5 –
Another fan of rapid remover. Best I've found and non  toxic. The microfiber towel sounds like a good idea too. I've also used (very carefully) a razor blade to pick up the softened adhesive.
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, 2021 Escape 17B for when Coach is broken down and campsites are too small, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.

Re: Solvent for 3M adhesive

Reply #6 –
Turbojack,

Thank you for your suggestion.
Jim

2003 U330
Jim Frerichs
2002 U320 42'