I put some tape over the plastic area between the doors to stop what looked like someone randomly scratching that area while in the car park at work.
I removed the tape but the sticky glue WON'T COME OFF! I'm literally now scratching my new car and making it worse!! I tried soap, washing liquid.
Any suggestions? Can it be buffed out by a professional?

 

Goof-Off, or bug and tar remover, maybe ??? Dunno if they'd be safe to the finish - I recall someone posting on here that the "finish" on those parts of the doors is a "sticker" of sorts....cannot confirm nor deny, just passing on what little I know (or don't know) ...good luck, it looks a mess

 

i use RC car motor spray to remove adhesives but u can use 3M adhesive remover, WD40, or even GooGone.

 

Only heard of WD40 so I'll try that first. Thanks. I'll try using a store card to scrape it off.

 

Good idea on the plastic card. also some paper towels but dont rub too firmly. it will be messy but it should come off.

then wash the area, apply some wax or sealant.

 

Bestine works great, if you're an artist and have a can sitting around.

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GooGone or Goof-off is your best bet. You can buy a small bottle at Lowes for about $4.00 It can be found in the paint dept.

Might take a little time if the glue has dried but the safest. If all goes wrong, it's only a vinyl trim that can be removed.

Good luck.

 

Goo Gone. Sometimes mineral oil also makes the adhesive less sticky and will roll off.

 

Goof Off is too strong! It'll dull or even eat the material on the door pillar. Goo Gone, WD-40 will work. Motsenbocker Lift Off is very gentle and will remove tape adhesive well.

 

Goof off or goo gone will get it off for sure, but will most likely ruin the finish of the plastic.

A heat gun to soften it and a credit card to scrape it off is probably the best bet. Use a little oil to help get it up.

 

wd 40 or RainX + a Rag

 

Good off. Once cleaned I would spray on some coats of black plasti dip to hide the scratches.

 

Lighter fluid can work miracles.

 

Mineral Spirits...

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goo gone for sure will get that off easily.

 

I'll tell ya what you already know.
That's a mess.

I'd try the "chemical world" to try to break down the adhesive.
BUT...
I'd be very conservative, and spot test.
Keep in mind you don't have to remove all of it, all at once.
The best removal may take some patience.

With all the suggested treatments, I would want to avoid contact with your paint.

 

OMG, bad, bad advice!

DO NOT USE GOOF-OFF on any painted or plastic surface. It will dissolve the finish! It is made to remove paint!

Goo Gone is relatively mild. Goof Off is a very strong paint remover.

For tape adhesive I've found that gasoline often works. It's a petroleum solvent, the same as WD-40.

 

+1 for mineral oil, it'l soften the adhesive and then it'll wipe right off.

 

Exactly... goof-off is very strong and likely to discolor and definitely not the same as goo-gone which is mild like wd40. The key with using goo-gone/wd40 is to let it soak in an hour or so.

 

I suspect people are mixing up Goof Off and Goo Gone....

I'd definitely go with the mildest possible solution.

I've used Goo Gone, but admittedly only on mirror surface, and I was careful to wipe it off as soon as possible.

Not sure how it might react with plastic.