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Re: Adhesive, grease remover recommendations?

To: 6pack@autox.team.net, mocharand5@aol.com
Subject: Re: Adhesive, grease remover recommendations?
From: "Brian T." <nolimits@squilax.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 18:03:23 -0800
        WD-40 is an excellent adhesive remover, i have used it to remove decals,
rubber trim and various other adhesive residue left after careful soft scraper
use.

"Vink, Graham" wrote:

> I find plain mineral spirits (aka paint thinner) to be a pretty good grease
> remover, and it (usually) doesn't harm paint.
>
> You could also use gasoline, except that you're never supposed to use
> gasoline as a solvent because of its flammability.
>
> Either way, wear gloves to protect your skin.
>
> -Graham
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kronberg, Peter [mailto:Peter.Kronberg@hp.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 9:36 AM
> To: 6pack@autox.team.net
> Subject: Adhesive, grease remover recommendations?
>
> Hey All,
> Well, I pulled my tail lights in anticipation of repainting the black rear
> panel...but the gaskets were apparently stuck on with some form of
> adhesive... 2 questions: I'd like to remove the build up of old adhesive,
> accumulated wax, and crud...but I'm afraid to apply a solvent in the area of
> the enamel paint...don't want to dissolve or mar the finish...so I got some
> organic Orange Oil degreaser/auto cleaner...and some generic solvent
> distillate...which to use?
>
> Secondly...my new gasket set didn't come with an adhesive backing for the
> tail lights...should I use adhesive, or is a dry compression fit good
> enough?
>
> Thanx in advance,
>
> Pete
> Pete Kronberg
> '76 CF51563U

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