What should I use now?

[michael lang]

I have completed replacing all 3 of the sunroof seals, I did my usual research on Pelican, read my Bentley book until I was blue in the face, and the roof panel came out with no glitches. All went smoothly on the sunroof panel with the rear seal and the rubber seal. I hate to admit it but I did make a little bit of a mess with the glue on the front seal so now I have little yellow splotches between the front of the roof opening and the front seal. I have been carefully picking away at it but there has got to be a better way to clean it up. The 3M adhesive remover is doing okay but it seems like this detail work is going to take as long as the whole job itself took. Any suggestions as to how I can get rid of this excess glue without damaging the roof or the seal would be appreciated. Or am I to just grin & bear it while I muddle through slowly picking away at this tedious task?

Thanks for any help.

mike

[Cooper911SC]

You can CAREFULLY use Acetone and a q-tip. I also found a toothpick handy in some areas. Be extra cautious if your car has been recently repainted as the acetone is more likely to soften the fresh paint.

Otherwise...it just takes time.

Good luck, Cooper

[Dixie]

I'd use 3M adhesive remover. I'd remove the entire seal, and then re-glue it using black weatherstrip adhesive.

[nesslar]

You might be able to use denatured alcohol to remove excess glue. I've used it to get rid of residue from various price/bar code stickers on goods, from household items to graphite golf shafts. I've not damaged any finish with the stuff, though you might need to apply new wax. Maybe test it to see?

[KFC911]

You might want to try "Goo Gone" (i.e. not "Goof Off" or other similarly named products), as I've found it works better than 3M. It's still going to be a PITA, but that stuff is the best I've found that won't harm your paint (or brain cells).

[michael lang]

I'll give the "Goo Gone" a try. I thought I would let it thoroughly dry, then just carefully pick away at the excess, see if maybe the glue won't just chip away.

mike