The 510 Realm

Hey guys....

I was wondering if any of you out there had any tips or tricks on how to remove the adhesive residue left behind after removed weatherstripping. I'm replacing the Windshield on the wagon and after removing the old "windscreen gasket" I was left with a nice bit of crud.

Any inputs would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Jo ("hoe")

I would say Acetone, assuming it's in areas that wont be seen. That and maybe some Scotchbrite.

I haven't tried this on weather stripping glue residue, BUT... I used wheel/rim cleaner (Castrol is my favorite) to very effectively remove an old radio station sticker from the inside of my rear window without destroying the defrost lines. I used a sponge to apply, let it soak for a few minutes, and it just wiped right off. I would expect it to be safe with paint, but don't take my word for it.

Dimebag wrote:I haven't tried this on weather stripping glue residue, BUT... I used wheel/rim cleaner (Castrol is my favorite) to very effectively remove an old radio station sticker from the inside of my rear window without destroying the defrost lines.

WD40 would also work to remove sticky adhesive. The 3M weatherstrip adhesive tends to dry very hard, and it's not really sticky. 3M makes mention of just using general-purpose adhesive remover, but I'd do a test with any product before using it on the car.

hoseA, good to hear your still out there


plastic scraper and IsoPropyl Alcohol (dont drink it!) same idea as acetone

okayfine wrote:WD40 would also work to remove sticky adhesive.

you know, I tried WD-40 on that sticker because I had heard it would work, but I had no luck with it. I had also tried a citrus-based so-called adhesive remover called "Goo Gone", but that didn't work either.

3M "General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner" part #08984 for a 1qt can, available at any good automotive body & paint supply store.

Dimebag wrote:you know, I tried WD-40 on that sticker because I had heard it would work, but I had no luck with it. I had also tried a citrus-based so-called adhesive remover called "Goo Gone", but that didn't work either.

Wow. That's some space-age adhesive. WD-40 usually works for me, spray some on a rag also makes it easy to clean the grime off engine bay wiring so I can see the wire colors. What WD-40 doesn't remove, the citrus stuff does. Good thing, too, 'cause they've probably outlawed your solution here in CA.