Removing Adhesive Trim

efreeti · 3rd January 2009, 10:11

The picture above shows the nasty back runners and bumper protector pads which have been stuck onto the tourer I have just bought. They were put on to hide a scratch under one of the protectors but the previous owner decided to add the full kits for some reason.

Anyway, I need to get them off. I've had a little look under the edge of one of the strips and they are held on by a fairly elastic glue (little strands stretch between the trim and the paintwork when pulled out).

My intention was to use a hair dryer to heat up the adhesive and gently pull it off. Hopefully the soft elastic adhesive won't be difficult to get off the paint work. My main concern is the paintwork in general is in very good condition and I am starting wonder if I will end up with obvious discoloured strips even if i manage to get all the glue of ok.

Any comments and\or advice would be appreciated. They really spoil the curved flanks of the car.

Greeners · 3rd January 2009, 13:16

Jim

Unless you've got a garage ( or you plan to take the bumpers off and you've got room in the house), don't try it until the ambient temperature is above zero. You need to apply gentle heat around the area to soften it. Any residue should come off with a bit of AG Tar remover.

stocktake · 3rd January 2009, 17:12

Start on one of the front wings Jim. Then if there is any discoloration it is an easy item to replace / experiment on.

efreeti · 3rd January 2009, 17:49

There is also a little piece between the back door and rear wheel arch, only a couple of inches long so will start with that one. In fact the car is covered in the ****** stuff. For some reason there are two small pads above the window glass on the tailgate as well!

Good point Greeners, I should be able to put it in the warehouse at work to get it warmed up a bit. That would of course involve getting the engine sorted first

pondweed · 3rd January 2009, 17:50

any progress there? is it home yet?

efreeti · 6th January 2009, 16:50

It arrived on a multi car transporter late last night. Drives really well. Actually feels smoother than my tourer (probably time for a service and some TLC). It is just this knocking that needs sorting.

I will no doubt start another thread in technical once I get around to getting the cam cover off. Probably won't be before the weekend now as it is just too dark and cold to be messing around with it in the evening at the moment.

Greeners · 6th January 2009, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by efreeti

It arrived on a multi car transporter late last night. Drives really well. Actually feels smoother than my tourer (probably time for a service and some TLC). It is just this knocking that needs sorting.

I will no doubt start another thread in technical once I get around to getting the cam cover off. Probably won't be before the weekend now as it is just too dark and cold to be messing around with it in the evening at the moment.

Glad you've got it home...come on and get out there, plenty of time before tea....

efreeti · 25th January 2009, 20:54

So, I got the nasty black plastic strips off and the adhesive doesn't seem to be a problem.

However... You know when a red car (especially old mondeos) start to fade to a kind of orange colour if you don't keep them polished? Well that seems to have happened underneath these strips. I now have a rather unattractive go faster stripe down each side of the car!

No paint or lacquer seems to have lifted with the adhesive and the surface seems perfectly smooth, it just look like tan lines basically. I had a go with a bit of t-cut on a small section and it made no difference at all.

I will try and get a photo in the light but unless anybody has any clever ideas I might have to look at getting some more strips to put back on! I haven't tried to take the big patches off the bumper yet having seen what has happened to the doors!

Edit: Can you get colour matched flat strips printed??

empsburna · 28th January 2009, 14:45

I suspect a machine polish will restore the oxidised areas.

I would avoid using T Cut on modern paintwork.

3rd January 2009, 10:11	#1
efreeti Gets stuck in ZT-T CDT 130+ (04) & 75 Tourer CDT Auto (52) & a 1998 MGF (with HGF!) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Halifax Posts: 903 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Removing Adhesive Trim The picture above shows the nasty back runners and bumper protector pads which have been stuck onto the tourer I have just bought. They were put on to hide a scratch under one of the protectors but the previous owner decided to add the full kits for some reason. Anyway, I need to get them off. I've had a little look under the edge of one of the strips and they are held on by a fairly elastic glue (little strands stretch between the trim and the paintwork when pulled out). My intention was to use a hair dryer to heat up the adhesive and gently pull it off. Hopefully the soft elastic adhesive won't be difficult to get off the paint work. My main concern is the paintwork in general is in very good condition and I am starting wonder if I will end up with obvious discoloured strips even if i manage to get all the glue of ok. Any comments and\or advice would be appreciated. They really spoil the curved flanks of the car. __________________ Jim Replace in tank fuel pump with Peugeot alternative Dismantle and re-fit interior and seats Retrofit electric memory seats without the loom All followed at your own risk! Available to borrow: I have a home made (tried and tested) Cam Locking tool for M47 should anyone need it.

3rd January 2009, 13:16	#2
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Jim Unless you've got a garage ( or you plan to take the bumpers off and you've got room in the house), don't try it until the ambient temperature is above zero. You need to apply gentle heat around the area to soften it. Any residue should come off with a bit of AG Tar remover. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

3rd January 2009, 17:12	#3
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,593 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Start on one of the front wings Jim. Then if there is any discoloration it is an easy item to replace / experiment on. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

3rd January 2009, 17:49	#4
efreeti Gets stuck in ZT-T CDT 130+ (04) & 75 Tourer CDT Auto (52) & a 1998 MGF (with HGF!) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Halifax Posts: 903 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	There is also a little piece between the back door and rear wheel arch, only a couple of inches long so will start with that one. In fact the car is covered in the **** stuff. For some reason there are two small pads above the window glass on the tailgate as well! Good point Greeners, I should be able to put it in the warehouse at work to get it warmed up a bit. That would of course involve getting the engine sorted first __________________ Jim** Replace in tank fuel pump with Peugeot alternative Dismantle and re-fit interior and seats Retrofit electric memory seats without the loom All followed at your own risk! Available to borrow: I have a home made (tried and tested) Cam Locking tool for M47 should anyone need it.

6th January 2009, 16:50	#6
efreeti Gets stuck in ZT-T CDT 130+ (04) & 75 Tourer CDT Auto (52) & a 1998 MGF (with HGF!) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Halifax Posts: 903 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	It arrived on a multi car transporter late last night. Drives really well. Actually feels smoother than my tourer (probably time for a service and some TLC). It is just this knocking that needs sorting. I will no doubt start another thread in technical once I get around to getting the cam cover off. Probably won't be before the weekend now as it is just too dark and cold to be messing around with it in the evening at the moment. __________________ Jim Replace in tank fuel pump with Peugeot alternative Dismantle and re-fit interior and seats Retrofit electric memory seats without the loom All followed at your own risk! Available to borrow: I have a home made (tried and tested) Cam Locking tool for M47 should anyone need it.

3rd January 2009, 17:50	#5
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	any progress there? is it home yet?

25th January 2009, 20:54	#8
efreeti Gets stuck in ZT-T CDT 130+ (04) & 75 Tourer CDT Auto (52) & a 1998 MGF (with HGF!) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Halifax Posts: 903 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	So, I got the nasty black plastic strips off and the adhesive doesn't seem to be a problem. However... You know when a red car (especially old mondeos) start to fade to a kind of orange colour if you don't keep them polished? Well that seems to have happened underneath these strips. I now have a rather unattractive go faster stripe down each side of the car! No paint or lacquer seems to have lifted with the adhesive and the surface seems perfectly smooth, it just look like tan lines basically. I had a go with a bit of t-cut on a small section and it made no difference at all. I will try and get a photo in the light but unless anybody has any clever ideas I might have to look at getting some more strips to put back on! I haven't tried to take the big patches off the bumper yet having seen what has happened to the doors! Edit: Can you get colour matched flat strips printed?? __________________ Jim Replace in tank fuel pump with Peugeot alternative Dismantle and re-fit interior and seats Retrofit electric memory seats without the loom All followed at your own risk! Available to borrow: I have a home made (tried and tested) Cam Locking tool for M47 should anyone need it. Last edited by efreeti; 25th January 2009 at 20:57..

28th January 2009, 14:45	#9
empsburna Gets stuck in Other Manufacturer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Black Country Posts: 716 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 3 Posts	I suspect a machine polish will restore the oxidised areas. I would avoid using T Cut on modern paintwork.