Removal of sticky residue?

[sparky]

Just bought an '01 CRV and I just removed a dealer decal from the body. Lots of old dirty sticky adhesive is on the paint. Does anyone know a safe way of removing this. Thank-you for your replies!

[lizzurd]

Just bought an '01 CRV and I just removed a dealer decal from the body. Lots of old dirty sticky adhesive is on the paint. Does anyone know a safe way of removing this. Thank-you for your replies!

Try goo-gone or a label adhesive remover. Goo-gone should clean it right up.

[Black Pearl]

From what I remember Goo-Gone is pretty powerful stuff. Find some unobtrusive place and make sure it is not going to remove more than the label adhesive especially if the surface is plastic.

[Badgerland]

Although you will need to wash the area after application, WD-40 does a nice job of removing those nasty bits of dealer advertisements. Thank goodness I bought mine out of state and they didn't feel the need to put one on the back of our CRV.

[rdorman]

I have used goo-gone and 3m adhesive remover and never had a problem.

[Black Pearl]

There is a new thread at the Element Owners Club on Goo Gone. Limited replies so far but it appears to work.

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41543

[sparky]

I was able to remove the sticky/dirty residue w/Goo-Gone Gel (Orange lookng fluid) w/no problem. Doesn't appear that the paint was affected at all. (Be sure to read the instructions.) Thanks for all the input. Bill.

[rdorman]

It of course does take the wax with it... but then again, anything else capable would as well.

[sleeksilver]

Goo Gone is amazing stuff, I have never had a problem with it...

[Tim Vance]

Another thread from the EOC:

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=920&highlight=sticky+residue

[dougthug]

I just used regular lighter fluid. Got all the adhesive off and then I just waxed over the spot to clean it up. You can't tell there was anything there at all.