Removing sticky tape under wheel arch trim

spr0ut · Post by **spr0ut** » Tue Jun 11, 2024 12:37 pm

My wife has a Seat Arona and the rear wheel arch trim came off. I have a new one but assume I need to fully remove the old black adhesive tape that was holding the original one on. I've just spent a bit of my lunch break with a hair dryer and plastic scrapper but it's very slow work. Is there a better way to safely remove it without damaging the paint much (obviously the paint will be covered so some minor scratches is fine)

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Tue Jun 11, 2024 1:17 pm

The motor trade use a rubber eraser wheel in a drill. You have to run the drill on a slow speed and it will pull the tape off with careful passes. See https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295329162793 ... 260d56216d

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spr0ut · Post by **spr0ut** » Tue Jun 11, 2024 1:23 pm

Thanks @dewaltdisney
Would one option be a adhesive remover like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/EVO-STIK-Adhes ... 87&sr=8-15

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Tue Jun 11, 2024 1:28 pm

I am not sure, I know the trade use the eraser wheels. Here is a video to get an idea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sigoYzG2k8 Check eraser wheels on Amazon.

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stevei · Post by **stevei** » Tue Jun 11, 2024 3:57 pm

Try WD40. It won't harm the paint but may soften the adhesive.

mikew1972 · Post by **mikew1972** » Wed Jun 12, 2024 7:05 am

I'd also recommend some sort of solvent.
Different solvents work better depending on what the tape was made of.
Definately start with WD40 also try brake clean / carb clean / tar spot remover / celulose thinner, which ever you've got and methylated spirits / IPA and acetone. You will need at least one of these solvents anyway to remove the WD40 and any traces of oil / grease / polish before sticking the new one on.