Dried glue(?) on dash removal

[NJshineguy]

Hey everyone,

So I have what appears to be dried glue on my dash. It looks like the previous owner tried to mount a GPS, etc on the dash, and then took it off without removing the glue. I tried using All Purpose Cleaner to scrub it off, but it didn't even remove the glue a little bit. I'm really not sure what to do with this now, so any advice would be appreciated!

[NJshineguy]

And sorry about the picture quality, I only have my phone to use

[mc2hill]

I would try IPA (isopropyl rubbing alcohol) over the area or may be a hair dryer to heat up the glue. Both can cause drying, so Leather Conditioner may be needed after.

[NJshineguy]

I would try IPA (isopropyl rubbing alcohol) over the area or may be a hair dryer to heat up the glue. Both can cause drying, so Leather Conditioner may be needed after.

 

I did try IPA earlier, forgot to mention that. I'll have to try the hair dryer though, thanks.

[TK427]

Try adhesive remove next and let it sit on there for a min!

[BlueGenCoupe]

Hmmm Goo Goo gone maybe? Read the labels and make sure its safe on the surface your working on

[NJshineguy]

Yeah I'll make sure to check and see everything is safe to use before I use it. I just really want to get that off!

[J Tegeler]

did you spray the IPA on then whipe off? If not I would try soaking a rag in it then letting that rag set on the spot for a short period of time then rubbing on it.

[Z71_Denali]

is the dash a hard plastic or is it soft/padded?

[NJshineguy]

is the dash a hard plastic or is it soft/padded?

It's hard

[70'sChevyGirl]

This might sound a little strange to you men but Sally Hansen sells wax strips that comes with this solution that will take off just about anything sticky. It might be worth your $5 to go to CVS and buy a box. Then you can use the wax strips to keep your body smooth.

 

My husband has asked to use it a few times when he is working on someone's car and needs to remove emblems and badges. Goo Gone didn't work but this lil bottle of magic stuff did.

 

Just a suggestion...

[Team Adam's]

A dedicated adhesive remover is probably the way to go... IPA tends to only work best on non-porous surfaces and fresh glue.

 

Be careful with whatever you use as it will be capable of damaging the surface if you get too liberal with the chemicals.

[Chewy]

What ever takes it off will dry the HECK out of the vinyl.

 

Personally, I'd douse it with SVRT and let it sit... My hopes would be that it would work its way under the glue where you could use a plastic razor or a finger nail and pop it off.

 

WD-40 or Goo-Gone may be a good choice as well. I'd stay away from solvents.

 

Chris

[Z71_Denali]

Teresa's idea sounds like it'll work! reason i asked if it was hard or soft plastic is because you could damage the dash if it was soft or padded. but if its HARD, then have at it!

[NJshineguy]

double post

[NJshineguy]

Wow thanks for all of the replys! Gotta love these forums!! Now I can't wait to go try this stuff out