94ej1coupe206

Idk what this sticky stuff is but it won't come off my car..any help?

94ej1coupe206

Any product to get it off? It's super sticky

TomCat39

I would try a little nail polish remover (acetone base) on a small part to see if it softens it. If it does than paint thinner (acetone) will take it right off.

The detailers method is a clay bar but that is a long and slow process.

deschlong

iTrader: (8)

Acetone is going to affect the paint. ie., remove it. Try Goo-Gone or similar product first.

TomCat39

Acetone won't affect cured paint unless you let it sit for ages. It only affects wet or uncured paint instantly.

Mineral spirits will soften and remove paint way sooner than acetone.

Detailers use acetone to remove tar and road grime all the time. You don't let it soak in long enough to soften the clear coat and it melts tar and sap right off.

Right after, you wash the car to remove all contaminates, including the acetone.

deschlong

iTrader: (8)

Good to know.

OP should also try petrol as a solvent.

joey1320

If not acetone, you can get some cans of brake cleaner and use that too. We use it at our shop on brand new cars all the time.

94ej1coupe206

Thanks guys I'll give all a shot

TomCat39

If you do decide to try the acetone (I would try WD-40 first though), be sure to not let it sit on the paint. I would try just a small spot with a rag to see if it melts the goo and wash immediately.

If it doesn't melt the goo right away, then it's not recommended for removal as the length of time to affect the goo will likely be long enough to also affect the paint.

Actually digging into this..... It appears, the reason acetone is gotten away with at detail shops in the prep bay is they then turn around and cut and polish the paint. So any hazing of the clear coat is removed by the cut and polish.

Please ignore my suggestion of using acetone as a goo remover unless you plan on cut and polishing what you use it on.

I didn't realize the reason why the detail shop I worked at always used it was they always were cut and polishing the car and solvent is faster than a clay bar for tar and sap removal. Also, it wasn't used on a dry vehicle, it was sprayed on the sides after the car was whetted down.

94 Civic Si

Did you try wax and grease remover?

Northernlightz

Wax grease remover will strip the clear and paint if worked in enough. I'd try using isopropyl and go from there.

94ej1coupe206

Haven't tried anything yet guys where can I find goo gone or isopropyl?

94ej1coupe206

I just don't wanna fk up the og paint

TomCat39

goo gone walmart or the likes of a walmart.

rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) any pharmacy section of walmart or walmart like store and or a drug store.

94 Civic Si

You might just trying washing it and then waxing with a good automotive wax...