Glue removal from paintwork

[Davy_5040278]

Hi, just bought a van and the previous owner has glued rubber pads on the van where the awning pole hooks attach.One of the pads fell off and left hard glue behind. Any ideas on how to remove the unsightly mess. Tried t-cut and white spirit with no joy, would like to remove all the pads as we preferr using rubber suction cups, any suggestions would be appreciated.Many thanks.

 

[Mantamad]

I had this problem when trying to remove the pads that held the old number plate on. What I found to work best was to peel off the foam (padded part) to leave the glue, spray with WD40 and then use a plastic scrapper (the one I had came with a pack of 'Plastic Padding' filler) to scrape off, it takes a bit of time but does work. Finish with some polish.

 

[Barney2]

Hiya Davy, try warming it with a hair dryer,and use a scraper. It works on old car stickers, but be careful not to puncture the 'van.

Barney.

 

[D@ve]

As you say it's a hard glue a hair dryer or good old WD40 is not going to work, you will have to painstakingly chip it off with a knife blade or similar, but the risk of damaging the paint work is high. Good luck

 

[MarkHammond_5040968]

David

If there is not to much use a contact or brake cleaner and a rag to get rid of it you will get this at any motor store