JohnD1956 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Does anyone have suggestions for easily removing the contact cement used, to hold the trunk weather stripping in place, on my 69 GS? I am looking for something that will not attack the original paint in the channel. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I've had success with a product called "Goof Off"...takes off super glue with no problem so I would think it would handle contact cement. Comes in liquid form in a yellow can that resembles the old "3 in 1" Singer oil cans. I would believe you'd find it in the auto section of Wally and such or any auto store. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Acetone is the solvent for super glue. Basically the same stuff as finger nail polish remover. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 What ever you use, you'd be well off to try some in an inconspicuous place before jumping right in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Just now, RivNut said: What ever you use, you'd be well off to try some in an inconspicuous place before jumping right in. that's the plan. I am laying off the acetone and thinner cause I do not want to have to repaint the channel. And I may do nothing, for now, as the seal I bought does seem to hold in the groove of the channel. But saw Goo Gone and now that Goof Off recommended in other places too. So I may give them a try. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 1 minute ago, JohnD1956 said: that's the plan. I am laying off the acetone and thinner cause I do not want to have to repaint the channel. And I may do nothing, for now, as the seal I bought does seem to hold in the groove of the channel. But saw Goo Gone and now that Goof Off recommended in other places too. So I may give them a try. FYI - Goof Off's claim to fame is removing latex based paint from whatever it gets spilled on. So keep in mind it's paint remover. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stvaughn Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 https://www.amazon.com/3M-03618-Adhesive-Remover-oz/dp/B000BQYA7W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 If that car still has the original lacquer paint you will never get the cement off. The solvents in the cement soften the paint and become part of it when dry. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 2 hours ago, old-tank said: If that car still has the original lacquer paint you will never get the cement off. The solvents in the cement soften the paint and become part of it when dry. Oh boy! I am sure it is original paint there. And that glue does seem to be very hard. Thanks for the observation Willie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Maybe just use a ScotchBrite pad to remove anything loose and give some 'tooth' to the surface before applying new cement? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 Testing if black silicone gasket maker will stick to the new seal material. If so thats all I plan to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Goo Gone works for me, seems petroleum based so doesn't harm paint in my experience... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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