Removing 3m vinyl wrap

[rsaf1947]

My wife and I spent the day working on our 2003 Holiday Rambler Scepter's front vinyl protective wrap trying to remove it. It has gotten the ugly cracks and some areas that are lifted alittle. Saw in Motorhome magazine a recommend product for removal called Crystaltek. We worked very hard and used a heat gun and got no where fast. The top layer comes off with alot of scraping, but leaves a thick layer of glue which we fought with their other product Adhesive-Off that was supposed to get the adhesive residue off. No luck there either. HAS ANYONE FOUND SOMETHING THAT DOES WORK TO GET RID OF THIS STUFF OR DO WE GET IT DONE PROFESSIONALLY $$$$$$??
We don't mind some elbow grease but this is just horrible. I am planning on calling 3M tomorrow to see if they have any products out there that takes their stuff off!

[robsouth]

I too find that "Goof-Off" works a lot better than "Goo-Gone". Give it a go.

[okhmbldr]

You might try "Goof-Off". Available at paint stores. I've used it to remove the decal glue from boats. Just try a small area and see what happens. I did use some today to take the glue off a window sticker at one of my new houses. It came off instantly.

[cobra350]

I am also in the process of removing mine. I have tried several products and it is slow slow process. Let me know if you find something that works. I have used goo gone 3M adhesive remover and naptha and used carb cleaner which worked the best but you have to be extremely careful with it. I would never opt for the clear plastic garbage again.

[BuckBarker]

I have tried everything known to man to remove glue residue. The top color portion of the decals came off no problem but the glue remained. I couldn't use the eraser wheel 'cause my decals were over paint that was NOT baked on.

[rheavn]

When I removed mine I used a plastic chisel and lots of GooGone. Took me 2 days. Paint underneath looked brand new when I was done.

Steve
Newell

[Ranger_Smith]

A google search says to use 3m citrus cleaner on the glue which is available at auto parts stores.