I want to remove the unsightly insulation above the fuel tank. Anyone have any suggestions for getting it off without destroying the paint beneath?

Thanks in advance,

Rob

 

Scraper and goo-gone. Who cares what the paint looks like underneath?

 

Apparently he does.

I spray the area with brake cleaner or soak it with naptha solvent, let the chemical soak for 15-30 secs and then area and wipe off with a rag or paper towel. When you perform the chemical process, do it in an extremely well vented area, wear a mask and rubber gloves.

 

And you don't think brake cleaner is going to damage the paint?

Goo-gone is less harsh, but similar.

 

Just do it the way the guys above said
and mask things off & spray with paint

 

Didn't for me on previous cars. Typically its a tough dull primer underneath rather than paint with clear coat. I used brake cleaner to remove residue from tar, and it always ended up looking very good.

 

Use a torch.

 

Thanks guys for the help. If I didn't care what it looked like I'd leave the insulation. As you know with the rear trim removed and a hard top that insulation sticks out like a sore thumb. I'll give the brake cleaner a try, it's cheaper than goo-gone.

Rob

 

I like the torch idea..

peel most of it off and torch the rest...FTW

 

Torch the gas tank

not too sure how I feel about this.