kolmog Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Hi all, as title, when I removed the stock side pads from my tesla there was this extremely stubborn glue / sticky stuff that was really hard to get rid of. Alcohol didn't do it. Is there something combo of solvent and abrasive material that works better? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eucner Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) Try cooking oil. It works for some adhesives and doesn't harm plastics. Acetone (nail polish remover) can attack plastics, so try it first in small non-visible place. Well ventilated place isĀ preferred. Edited September 28, 2021 by Eucner typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercurio Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Heat should most likely make it softer and significantly less sticky. A heat gun or hair drier should do the trick. To use with moderation of course since battery packs will be close by behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eucner Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Even hairĀ driers temperature is enough to melt some plastics. Don't ask how I know. Don't use heat gun on plastic unless your intention is to melt it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tawpie Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Anything that you wouldn't eat needs to be checked before use to be sure it doesn't harm the plastic, but I generally use Goo Gone with good success, isopropyl to finish getting the last bits (and to remove the Goo Gone). But anything oily like peanut butter or even mayonaise can make the job easier. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planemo Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 I can confirm that something really potent (like carburettor cleaner/maybe some acetones) can and will damage the plastic on Gotways. I tried some carb cleaner on a small test piece inside the panel on mine and could see it was affecting the plastic. Shame because it works brilliantly to get off goo. I ended up using IPA but it's a LOT more work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm10 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 WD40 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingWigs Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 9/28/2021 at 7:18 AM, Eucner said: Even hairĀ driers temperature is enough to melt some plastics. Don't ask how I know. Don't use heat gun on plastic unless your intention is to melt it. With proper control, using a heat gun or hair dryer on plastic is fine. Holding in one spot will cause damage, moving back and forth and checking frequently is good practice. I used a heat gun to thermoform Kydex, worked great and looks good when you take your time.Ā 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eucner Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 hour ago, FlyingWigs said: With proper control, using a heat gun or hair dryer on plastic is fine. Holding in one spot will cause damage, moving back and forth and checking frequently is good practice. Yes, it is possible to use heat gun from safe distance, but it might take few EUC's to learn the proper technique . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeforester Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Cellulose thinners is good for removing such sticky stuff, but check on a small area that it doesnāt adversely affect the shell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..... Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Packing tape and rubbing alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tawpie Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 2 hours ago, FlyingWigs said: With proper control, using a heat gun or hair dryer on plastic is fine I just had to do this to get off both the sticky gunk and added glue... I made sure that I wasn't burning my fingers with the hair dryer or the gunk I was peeling off, no damage to plastic. It took an hour of very patient work though. In general, pressure sensitive adhesives and stuff like contact cement will lose their sticky when warmed up. Cyanoacrylates not so much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Tawpie said: I just had to do this to get off both the sticky gunk and added glue... I made sure that I wasn't burning my fingers with the hair dryer or the gunk I was peeling off, no damage to plastic. It took an hour of very patient work though. In general, pressure sensitive adhesives and stuff like contact cement will lose their sticky when warmed up. Cyanoacrylates not so much. It will come off with petrol straight away 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Lighter fluid should work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissi Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Eucalyptus oil works well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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