adhesive removal?

[dnull]

Looking for some for some suggestions on what to use on my dash, I bought my car with a hideous "monster" tach and they used 3m tape to adhere it to the dash. Now that the tach is gone I need to remove the remaining tape adhesive.

[Odds and Ends]

Try a citrus based product first....think Goo Gone or something similar.  It may take longer, but will ultimately be safer.  Many of the "good" adhesive removers might cause discoloration of the vinyl.

 

- Darryl

[James__]

This is what I used to remove the adhesive left behind on my paint when debadging my truck. Very effective at removing the adhesive with minimal residue and no damage.

 

[dnull]

Try a citrus based product first....think Goo Gone or something similar.  It may take longer, but will ultimately be safer.  Many of the "good" adhesive removers might cause discoloration of the vinyl.

 

- Darryl

Thanks, I'll pickup some goo gone or something similar. that's my fear is ruining my dash.

[sahls01gmc]

Use the least abrasive as possible first!  Try WD-40

[dnull]

thanks didn't even think about WD

[Chris@Adams]

I agree Goo Gone or WD 40.....

[Kingsford]

3M Adhesive remover... I was skeptical because of the price at first but a little goes a long ways and it blew Goo Gone away.

 

Edit:

 

See my post below.

Edited January 22, 2016 by Kingsford

[sahls01gmc]

Biggest thing is be patient! Let it soak in for a while and be gentle. Too much pressure and you might pull the vinyl from the dashboard.

[FrozenWS6]

3M Adhesive remover... I was skeptical because of the price at first but a little goes a long ways and it blew Goo Gone away.

This is what I use.

If it's a painted dash you may rub through the paint if you rub too hard.

Edited January 22, 2016 by FrozenWS6

[Bill-V8V]

I use the 3M stuff on paint but that stuff is really strong, I'm not sure i'd use it on a dash. But i'm not a professional so take my 2 cents with a grain of salt.

[Kingsford]

I missed the part about it being on the Dash. I assumed it was on paint. Try Goo Gone. It's going to take a lot of time though with the 3M tape.

[cchrider]

^{I am also going to agree with goo gone. I have used it many times and always had great results.}