How do I remove fender flares without damaging paint?

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:31 am
The flares were attached by adhesive tapes. Would you please let me know the best way to remove them without damaging the paint underneath? I searched all over the internet. Some suggested using hair dryer, fishing line, dental floss, Goo Gone, WD-40, or gasoline. I'd appreciate any info from experts who removed automotive adhesive tapes installed decades ago.

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2021 10:38 am
I use 3M adhesive remover.
I like the can with the small plastic spout so I can apply it along the top edge and let it seep down while gently lifting the molding.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b40070712/
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 12, 2021 4:36 am
'68 Coronet R/T wrote:I use 3M adhesive remover.
I like the can with the small plastic spout so I can apply it along the top edge and let it seep down while gently lifting the molding.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b40070712/

Thank you for recommending such a great product! I placed an order for a quart.



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 12, 2021 1:31 pm
i've used piano wire before with GOOD results to get the flair off, then use your adhesive remover.
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 13, 2021 5:36 pm
If you do use the piano wire method maybe give it a light warmup with a hot air gun to soften the adhesive,



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 24, 2021 10:17 am
I always use a Stiff Plastic or a Phenolic Scraper to pry and cut off emblems and other parts that are glued on then clean with glue removers.
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/ ... craper.php

https://skygeek.com/bcw-engineering-410 ... gKlOfD_BwE

They work good last a long time. I have also used the wire method it also works good.
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