hi guys i sold my lip yesterday and i have black tape on the bottom of the bumper and looks ugly i need to take it off but it seems really hard i used blow dryer but it seems like it doesnt really work....

any ideas?

 

An old credit card and some 3M adhesive remover will take it off without messing up the paint. I've also heard of people using WD-40, but I don't know what effect, if any, it will have on the paint.

Dean

 

WD-40 generally works Ok for removing tape residue and road tar. By my experience, so far, it won't hurt the paint but I also wash and re-wax that area ASAP when I'm done.

There are products on the market that are designed to remove bug guts, road tar, etc., and are probably safer for your car's finish. You'd probably be better off in the long run with these but if you do use the WD-40, give it a good cleaning afterwards to be on the safe side.

Drive Safe,
Steve R.

 

Try some Goo-Gone and if that doesn't work I'm sure WD40 will do the trick. Definitely polish and wax the area afterwards.

 

thanks guys!!!

 

DONT USE GOOGONE ON PAINT.
I used it when my car was black, within a few seconds and about 6 or 7 rubs, my paint was fading and it literally turned yellowish-white.

 

3M Adhesive Remover (any auto parts store should have it) and a lot of elbow grease!

 

that's weird, b/c I've used GooGone on my Berlina numerous times with no problems. Sorry to hear it messed up your paint!!!