removing adhiesive from cowling

[wtxmale]

what is the best way to remove the old decals and adhiesive from motor cowling?..it is a mercury optimax 200,,1999 model , most of the old decals are off but the residue from adhiesive is still there, need to clean it all off so i can put new decals on.

 

[Greg Mrozinski]

Re: removing adhiesive from cowling

WTX,

Start with something mild like mineral spirits first. Let it sit on there for few seconds to lossen the glue. Then use a plastic scrapper to remove the bulk material. Then final clean with a rag dampened with mineral spirits. If mineral spirits doesn't work then use the same process with something stronger like Goo Gone. Just becareful which solvent you use because it may damage the surrounding finish. If you were going to repaint I would suggest starting off with acetone. But that would most likely remove the finish as well.

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

Re: removing adhiesive from cowling

I did vinyl graphics for 6+ years. Zep chemicals Big Orange degreaser works great. Then denatured alcohol to clean up the big orange.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: removing adhiesive from cowling

I like the Mineral spirits..

One trick in in the Cloth that you use..you dont want a fine Micro fiber cloth..you want something like a terry towel ( more surface area to remove/collect the glue ).

3m sells an "Adhesive remover" in a red qt spouted can..works well too.

Another trick is to warm up the cowl before you try your solvents..

Acetone is a no no..even with a repaint..you can lift the paint and not know it untill you start to prime/paint.

YD.

 

[1983rinker]

Re: removing adhiesive from cowling

I used a heat gun.

 

[mommicked]

Re: removing adhiesive from cowling

What about dishwashing soap?smear it allover the mess and let it sit for a while.then rub it off w a rag.may take a few times to get it all,rinsing in between.

 

[Greg Mrozinski]

Re: removing adhiesive from cowling

Acetone is a no no..even with a repaint..you can lift the paint and not know it untill you start to prime/paint. YD.

Yeah, good point!

 

[Cadwelder]

Re: removing adhiesive from cowling

I've used a heat gun and mineral spirits several times, works well. The heat seems to soften the glue up a bit then the mineral spirits cleans it right up.