What breaks up WD40?

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joentex

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Hi,

I'm trying to remove a door entry scuff plate that is held on by very strong adhesive tape...I want to break the bond, and am thinking of using wd40 because I've always had good results, and because I can use the included red straw to directly spray the WD40 between the scuff plate and door sill which should make it easier to break the initial bond and prevent any product being sprayed into the interior.....However, I then want to install a new scuff plate (which also uses adhesive tape to secure) and I need to have the door sill perfectly clean so that I get a good bond.....What is the best way to remove the residual WD-40, would isopropyl alcohol do the job?



Finally, does 3M adhesive remover have a straw to allow you to put the product where it's needed....Any other suggestions greatly appreciated



Many Thanks

Jason



This is what a scuff plate looks like
 

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Alcohol will work, although I'd probably just get a bucket of warm water and APC then use an old MF to clean things up. Alcohol would then work after the area has dried to give it a final clean since it evaporates quick.
 
Jason-- try some denatured alcohol which is usually available at hardware stores. It has a very low water content compared to say isopropyl (90%). The glue may not like the water content of the isopropyl. The 3M adhesive remover you already mentioned is also a good choice to try if you don't have any denatured alcohol.



I think I'd skip the WD-40 altogether because it will leave a very oily residue that would require a fair amount of cleanup. Especially, since you need an oil free surface to get the new double sided tape to adhere well.
 
APC/water solution will make quick work of any leftover oily residue left by the WD-40.



those current scuff plates are really nice... what are you replacing them with?
 
Jason, what are you doing to (my) that 977?!

Why do you want to remove it? Scratched? Make sure you re-apply a sealant, or is that my job? =)
 
I borrowed the photo....In actual fact the picture I posted shows what the finished results will look light.....At the moment, my car has nasty plastic ones.....



Hi Patrick.....Funny you should mention it cos' the painted lower sill is exactly one of the areas I have on my list for some love and attention.....Bring plenty off elbow grease because I don't think you'll be able to use the electric mop on on th sills :-)
 
Jason Fraser said:
Finally, does 3M adhesive remover have a straw to allow you to put the product where it's needed....
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NO, but it has a long, tapered stem that the cap goes on so you can kinda use it like that if you're coordinated. I usually end up putting it on something and applying it with that though.



I too find WD-40 too messy for my taste, but it cleans up easily, not like it's tenacious stuff or anything like that.
 
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