Took off my window visors yesterday on account of them "purpling" and getting tired of looking at the poor color combo. Got em off fine but the adhesive they used (from the factory/at the dealer or wherever ford puts em on) is a real pita to get off...don't wanna scratch the paint anymore than I have getting em off...any ideas or personal experience?

 

Try WD-40, Goo Gone, or as a last resort, acetone. If you end up using acetone, make sure you test first (inside door or other inconspicuous spot.)

 

Yeah I tried goo gone and it didn't do much...I'm thinkin maybe some light sandpaper

 

I keep a quart of "3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner" , part number 08984, in the shop just for these situations. Let it soak for 15-30 minutes and clean it off. It will not harm paint in any way. You can find it at any auto paint supply store.

Derald.

 

rubbing alcohol and methyl hydrate are easier on paint and sometimes work, just as shotgun says test it first.

 

Don't use sandpaper unless you want to re-paint the area.

You might have to soak a paper towel (in WD-40, Goo Gone, or acetone) and let it sit on the adhesive for a while.

You can also try clay bar.

 

try a hairdryer.......... get the adhesive warm and roll it off with a cloth.

don't get it too hot! I don't know about today's paint, but 70's ear auto paint would get dark if you got it too hot.

Bob the Fool