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> Solvent HELP, Cannot find solvent to dissolve adhesive
Gatornapper
post Sep 3 2024, 06:31 PM
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I love the black leather Dino steering wheel that is on my 944 S.

I want to put it on my 914.

So I got a tan Dino steering wheel to go in my 944 S that has a tan interior.

One problem - I can find no solvent to remove the adhesive from the new tan steering wheel. It had clear plastic protecting the chrome which pulled off easily. But I can find no solvent to dissolve the adhesive that held the clear plastic on.

I have tried gasoline, strong carb cleaner, brake cleaner, acetone, lacquer thinner, WD-40,
Seafoam, and even Super Glue Remover.

I can't take the nice wheel out of the 944 S until the new one can go in.

HELP. Looking for advice on a solvent that will dissolve this adhesive.

Pics below - many thanks to all suggestions.

GN

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post Sep 3 2024, 06:38 PM
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Tried Goof Off? Or Goo Gone? They seem to be a mixture of several solvents, maybe something in them will work.
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post Sep 3 2024, 06:48 PM
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Another member found the orange citrus hand cleaner worked well on ancient back pad glue in the 914.

Might be worth a try...
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post Sep 3 2024, 07:00 PM
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Jeff -

My BAD. Yes I did. Didn't touch it. Forgot to add that to my list.

GN


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Tried Goof Off? Or Goo Gone? They seem to be a mixture of several solvents, maybe something in them will work.
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post Sep 3 2024, 07:01 PM
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Great idea!

Have some on hand - will try it!

Thanks!

GN

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Another member found the orange citrus hand cleaner worked well on ancient back pad glue in the 914.

Might be worth a try...
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post Sep 3 2024, 07:19 PM
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Denatured alcohol? Lighter fluid? Acetone? The hotter the solvent the more risky it can be for collateral damage.
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post Sep 3 2024, 07:21 PM
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Have had good luck with Xylol or Xylene, one in the same. Home Depot has it. Really good also for removing tar and undercoating without damage to the paint.
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Acetone did'nt touch it.

The Citris seemed to cut it some, but now much - but the pumice in the cleaner didn't do the chrome any favors...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Dawn dishsoap seemed to cut it some but not without tons of scrubbing & elbow grease.

But still wouldn't get it all off...


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Denatured alcohol? Lighter fluid? Acetone? The hotter the solvent the more risky it can be for collateral damage.
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post Sep 3 2024, 07:36 PM
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I use naphtha to dissolve glue.
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post Sep 3 2024, 08:23 PM
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3M Adhesive Remover.

(adhesive remover is right in the name. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) )
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post Sep 3 2024, 08:35 PM
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I’ve used lighter fluid with success. Good luck finding an answer.
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post Sep 3 2024, 09:18 PM
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QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Sep 3 2024, 07:35 PM) *

I’ve used lighter fluid with success. Good luck finding an answer.

You have exhausted the non-polar solvent approach. Perhaps something like rubbing alcohol or denatured ethanol will do the trick. Not sure about the underlying aluminum, but ammonia might also work. Lately I have found that a single edge razor blade held perpendicular to the surface can make a pretty controllable scraper blade. Good luck! I like your choice of steering wheel.
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post Sep 3 2024, 09:20 PM
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Toluene is a good chemical to clean adhesives. You can also try heat from a heat
Gun. Slowly heat the area and be careful not to damage anything. Most glues and epoxies will breakdown with heat.
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post Sep 3 2024, 10:15 PM
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If it were me, I would contact seller and/or manufacturer and see what they recommend or exchange/refund it.

That’s unacceptable to have an adhesive like that on a show surface. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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First thing I did was ask seller - he was clueless.

Thanks to all for the suggestions.

Pumice in the Orange/citrus cleaner scratched the chrome - my bad again.

Slowly coming off with Dawn dish soap, but not all will come off even with tons of hard rubbing.....

GN


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If it were me, I would contact seller and/or manufacturer and see what they recommend or exchange/refund it.

That’s unacceptable to have an adhesive like that on a show surface. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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Might I find this at Advance Auto or Autozone?

Thanks!

GN

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3M Adhesive Remover.

(adhesive remover is right in the name. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) )
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ Sep 3 2024, 06:23 PM) *

3M Adhesive Remover.

(adhesive remover is right in the name. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) )



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Sorry bout the pumice!

Often times heat can help.

Now, don't use so much heat it jacks with the leather/padding.


I've used adhesive remover many times as well.

Not sure if you've tried alcohol yet, probably won't help (because of the stronger stuff you've already tried) but cannot hurt.

I use GALLONS of the stuff, but it is more for flushing stronger chemicals out of an AC system then actual trash.

Alcohol evaporates leaving nothing behind. I call it "medically clean".
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https://www.amazon.com/3M-03618-Adhesive-Re...z/dp/B000BQYA7W
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3m makes commercial body shop adhesive remover. You could also use lacquer thinner if all else fails!
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