hey guys,
the guy who owned my car before me had a radar detector with velcro on the dash, well the velcro is gone and I can't get the adhessive off. I've tried adhessive remover, paint thinner, wd-40, and warm oil. none of this even touched it, what now. how can I get this stuff off.

 

have you tried GOO-GONE

 

yes, did not touch it

 

It's pretty pricey just to go out and buy.... especially if it didn't work. But I would go to a body shop and ask for a dose of PPG DX330. It won't harm the plastic and it will take off pretty stubborn chemicals.

I have also had luck with laquer thinner BUT UNDERSTAND THIS WARNING. The way you would have to do it is:

1. Make sure the rag is wetted with the thinner but not dripping.
2. Wipe it real fast.
3. Dry it immediately.
4. Then armor all the area.

If you leave the thinner on for a few seconds too long it can melt or ruin the dash area. I worked with typewriters and plastics that we had to do this to for years so I got the knack of it. That is after I ruined my fair share of plastic parts.

Try the DX first, then if you resort to thinner try it on an inconspicuous place containing the same materials first. Better yet an old dash.

 

There is a product that is called "Oops" that removes all types of adhesives. Can be found at Wal Mart or any other fine establishment. My wife says it is in the paint section. read the label, there are certain things you don't want to get it on, can't remember exactly what, but be careful.