Mitchy Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Hi all My 97 Legacy II interior is pretty mint, except for the stubborn remains of glue left over after I removed some awful aftermarket ‘wood effect’ trim which was peeling/falling off my dashboard. why do people have to do that with the cheapest sh.. available? I am left with crusty remains around the centre console and dash air vents. I tried wd40 first (gentle softening) - no good I moved on to 90 alcohol - no good petrol - still no luck / worried about dissolving plastic Acetone dissolves the plastic (I now have a fine polished section of one air vent surround, still with crusty remains. other than sanding and really ruining my interior, or replacing the offensive parts, I am stuck (zero scrap Subarus around here for parts).. Thanks for any chemical tips!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfoyl Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Goo-Gone may work, but I don't know about its availability in Spain (I have only ever seen it sold in the US, I stocked up when I was last there). In Australia we use Eucalyptus Oil which works in a similar way but stinks. Best bet might be to get the parts you need shipped from a donor overseas (I'd assume they shouldn't cost much in shipping). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) ^^^ good Idea Citrasolv might work, and, actually, WD-40 is a decent solvent, much better than its lubrication ability really. Alcohol could work but would need to be tested. I would test w'ever you use on some 'hidden' plastic first. Check for any 'gumminess' after use and clean-up. Be prepared to follow-up with some cleanser as most of these will have an odor. Edited June 26, 2019 by 1 Lucky Texan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talldarkandcute Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 If there's still no solution and the aesthetic is bothering you then I think just cover it with another wood and this time buy a really quality glue or something that would paste it together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 Not a bad idea, though I would like to find a black-finish part in that case! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 have you tried vegetable oil? I know, seems too simple but it has worked for me many times removing adhesive residue. keep applying it and use gentle abrasion with a cloth to remove top layers and then continue deeper. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 Not a bad idea, thanks. I live in Olive oil territory, we use it to get pine resin off things. So why didn’t I think of that? I ‘ll rub some on and let it soak in. Props for reminding me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maelao Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Maybe it can be removed with some Butters? Just like there's a sticky spot after you remove a label, usually it can be easily wiped away with some oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Heat can help some glues. sit it out in the bright, hot sun with the windows all up and try then. A heat gun can work or if the part is removable it can be placed in an oven. I forget what temperature I use...probably in the 200 F area. There's something fun about walking past people and placing car parts in an oven. Of course if it's an epoxy type or other glue some can be nearly impossible to remove without mechanical means that are likely to do some damage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co3 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Problem is you nee to find that specific chemical that won't damage it more. That would be more challenging.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 On 5/7/2020 at 11:45 PM, co3 said: Problem is you nee to find that specific chemical that won't damage it more. That would be more challenging.. Long years ago, I found a chemical that doesn't damage anything and only takes a little effort to rub out anything debris, glue, paint, etc... it is a chemical used in varnished wood for furniture, known locally as the "Red Oil" ... let me find a picture for you: ~► https://gatesantiques.com/product/gates-red-oil-for-furniture/ Here is easy to find, locally made versions of it... it takes some minutes to penetrate on the paper / glue \ dirt, then, buff it with a soft cloth such as an old cotton t-shirt, and the glue will be removed, easily. This works in painted surfaces, plastic surfaces, etc... without harming. Kind Regards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 red oil is palm oil + menthol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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