Removing the sticky stuff

[Jim-Phillips]

I have wind deflectors fitted on the windows of my Surf and I want to take them off because I don't like the look - and the car wash doesn't wash whe windows with them on..

They are glued on using a sort of sticky pad - same as all the badges on the rear of the truck. I can slice through the sticky pad easily to remove the deflectors but what is the easiest way to remove the sticky stuff that remains stuck to the paint work? Are there any chemicals that are strong enough to break down the rubber but not too strong to harm the paint?

I am sure someone will have the answer... please

[BUSHWHACKER]

You could try a hot air paint stripper type thingy. Don't melt the window rubber though!








p.s. You take your truck to a CAR WASH????!!

[kcsl]

You could try WD40.

I use it to remove all sorts of labels and sticky pads. As long as it can get to the "glue" part it may do the trick.

[bobafatass]

UPVC solvent cleaner , get it from any upvc window place for about £3.50 a litre. Works a treat , also good for cleaning stainless steel and 101 other things in the house.


Andy.

[internetsurfer]

use a hair dryer and carefully pull as you heat the strip of sticky stuff,then use nail varnish remover on the glue thats left or t-cut or autoglym tar and glue remover



if i pay the postage on the deflectors could i have them off you . ???

if they are 100% aok that is.

[Jim-Phillips]

use a hair dryer and carefully pull as you heat the strip of sticky stuff,then use nail varnish remover on the glue thats left or t-cut or autoglym tar and glue remover



if i pay the postage on the deflectors could i have them off you . ???

if they are 100% aok that is.

Thanks for the tips - I'll see which one works.

The deflectors are scratched and one is cracked - one of the reasons for taking them off. I doubt you would want them..

[Jim-Phillips]

Nail varnish remover was the easiest thing to buy and I can confirm that it makes the job a lot easier. I don't know what is in the sticky stuff, but if NASA used it on their shuttles it would probably solve their problem of bits falling off...

[internetsurfer]

no worries jim.

[tom_0787]

Nail varnish remover was the easiest thing to buy and I can confirm that it makes the job a lot easier. I don't know what is in the sticky stuff, but if NASA used it on their shuttles it would probably solve their problem of bits falling off...

I know im bringing up an old thread and all but anyone reading thius please dont use nail varnish remover its acetone based and WILL dissolve your paint!

[Philip]

Wind deflectors

Can i buy the rear ones if its from a 3rd gen which i think you have. I reaaly only need the Passenger side rear. Email me on fuelcat@btconnect.com
Thanks Philip

[biosurf]

I'm guessing the deflectors may have gone by now. Look at the date of the posts

[NiftyNev]

I'm guessing the deflectors may have gone by now. Look at the date of the posts

Along with the Surf and the owner as well.

http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums/se...earchid=788026

Nev

[biosurf]

Along with the Surf and the owner as well.

http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums/se...earchid=788026

Nev

Nifty linky no worky

[coolsv650]

Along with the Surf and the owner as well.

http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums/se...earchid=788026

Nev

Yep - it's 2 years since the last post

[Evelix]

Re Wind deflectors

Just a point of interest (at the risk of semantics) - they're not wind deflectors.

Toyota and everyone in Oz and Kiwiland correctly refer to them as 'weather shields.' They're designed for monsoon countries, allowing you to open the windows of a hot vehicle without the risk of getting drowned.

That's why they're deafening, don't work well as wind deflectors and weren't fitted to 4-Runners.