Removing Glue from Camaro Hood After Removing Wrap

[mpride63]

I have a 2022 Camaro with the black hood wrap.  I never liked the wrap so I removed it.  Unfortunately, It had some type of glue laid down on the hood.  I researched this and found this to be a normal occurrence when others remove their hood wrap.  However, most people found a couple of round sport of the glue. I found a couple of round spots along with a large percentage of my hood being smeared with the glue.

 

The most recommended solution I found through research was to use Goo Gone. This will remove some of the glue but where its heavy it doesn't seem to work that well. I have also clayed it and polished it. The polish does remove some of the glue but it will take me weeks of hand polishing to remove it and I'm not sure this is the preferred method of removal.

 

My questions are below:

1. Is polishing the correct way to remove this glue?

2. If polishing is the way to go should I purchase one of the electric polishers?

3. If I polish the glue off do I run the risk of cutting off too much of the clear coat surrounding the glue?

4. Will Goo Gone hurt the paint if I leave it on there for a few hours to try and cut through some of the glue?

5. Are there any other suggestions as how best to go about this?

 

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

[RayS]

Hi @mpride63  Don't forget to add a proper introduction as a new member of the forum.

No matter which method you use, the hood is going to require a full polish and protection added in the end and if you plan on keeping your Camaro looking great, invest in a polisher, and I'll recommend the Swirl Killer from Adam's they are sweet.

 

I do not let any sit on the paint for long, it way too easy to have it cause etching or spotting, so anything you apply should be removed quickly and then cleaned with an appropriate product, such as Waterless Wash or even Detail Spray.

 

I have deal with decal and wrap glue previously and found Goo Gone to work well.  Using a throw away rag or towel, put the Goo Gone on the rag and hold it on the glue for a moment and then wipe it off, each pass will take a little more glue or adhesive off.   If that does not get the results because it is too think or stuck too much, you can go to method two, which is using WD-40 and a Plastic Razor Blade - do not use a metal razor blade since it will cut the paint.  If you do not have any plastic razor blades, you can them at almost any craft store or chair pharmacy or you can other them online.  one hundred plastic razor blades are under $10 and can be used for many things, removing glue is just one of them.

 

The WD-40 works to both loosen the glue and as a lubricant which is important to keep from scratching the paint too much.  Light stead stead pressure works well for the glue and if you get get tree sap, it works very well for that.

 

Make sure you was the area immediately after user Goo Gone or WD-40 on the area to prevent any paint damage. 

[mpride63]

Ray,

I really appreciate the response. I will go ahead and work on it again this weekend and start with the Goo Gone and see how it goes. I really don't want to use a plastic razor blade on the paint but I can if the Goo Gone won't get it all off. I'll try to remember to report back afterwards and let you know how it went.

 

Once again, Thanks!

[falcaineer]

Here is the Adam's TAR which is designed to remove glue, sap, etc. Directions and a video are on the website, too.

 

https://adamspolishes.com/products/adams-tar

 

[mpride63]

Thanks Chris.  I didn't know about this product.  I just ordered a can.  If it gets here by the weekend I may try it first.

[Black Bowtie]

I use 3M adhesive remover and a 3M adhesive eraser wheel have always worked for me for over 30 years. Of course, as already posted, you will need to correct the paint.

[mpride63]

Thanks Rich.  I did see that Adams sells an eraser wheel.  I had never used one before.  If the other suggestions dont work that will be my next step.

[falcaineer]

57 minutes ago, mpride63 said:

Thanks Rich.  I did see that Adams sells an eraser wheel.  I had never used one before.  If the other suggestions dont work that will be my next step.

 

Eraser wheels should be used with caution. They are effective but can quickly cause issues if not used properly,  including permanent damage to your paint.

 

 

Also a friendly reminder to all to please refrain from too much discussion about our competitors' products. Thank you.

[Black Bowtie]

21 hours ago, falcaineer said:

 

Eraser wheels should be used with caution. They are effective but can quickly cause issues if not used properly,  including permanent damage to your paint.

 

 

Also a friendly reminder to all to please refrain from too much discussion about our competitors' products. Thank you.

As in any tool or product, damage can or may be caused to the vehicles finish.

[The Guz]

On 1/23/2023 at 2:42 PM, mpride63 said:

I have a 2022 Camaro with the black hood wrap.  I never liked the wrap so I removed it.  Unfortunately, It had some type of glue laid down on the hood.  I researched this and found this to be a normal occurrence when others remove their hood wrap.  However, most people found a couple of round sport of the glue. I found a couple of round spots along with a large percentage of my hood being smeared with the glue.

 

The most recommended solution I found through research was to use Goo Gone. This will remove some of the glue but where its heavy it doesn't seem to work that well. I have also clayed it and polished it. The polish does remove some of the glue but it will take me weeks of hand polishing to remove it and I'm not sure this is the preferred method of removal.

 

My questions are below:

1. Is polishing the correct way to remove this glue?

2. If polishing is the way to go should I purchase one of the electric polishers?

3. If I polish the glue off do I run the risk of cutting off too much of the clear coat surrounding the glue?

4. Will Goo Gone hurt the paint if I leave it on there for a few hours to try and cut through some of the glue?

5. Are there any other suggestions as how best to go about this?

 

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

 

Goo Gone will not hurt the paint.  I have removed adhesive from vinyl many times with it.  Give it a little bit of dwell time to break down the adhesive to remove it.  No need ot leave it on for a few hours.  3M also makes another good adhesive remover.  

 

You could also get some plastic razor blades which are safe. Just don't jab it into the paint to inflict deep scratches.  

[falcaineer]

14 hours ago, Black Bowtie said:

As in any tool or product, damage can or may be caused to the vehicles finish.

 

Pretty much, but my point was to proceed with caution with tools like eraser wheels that are especially aggressive, and it's good practice to go least aggressive first.

[mpride63]

I thought I would update this post and let you guys know how things went. The Adams Tar didn't arrive in time so I went ahead and continued with the Goo Gone. I was able to almost all of it off. However, where there had been a few heavy dots of the glue I could still see a shadow but could no longer feel it anymore. What I did was go over it with the Scratch and Swirl Remover and followed that up with Polish. I did this with my new SK Pro 15mm which worked perfectly.

 

I wanted to say thanks to everyone who replied to my post! All of them were useful and help me in learning more about detailing. Also, a thanks to Adams as well!