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Natty · 05-30-2002, 10:29 AM

Would alot of lighter fluid hurt my paint or clearcoat if I used it to remove some old goo from some nasty rubber side moldings?
Thanks,
Jeff

240zx · 05-30-2002, 10:40 AM

I dont know if it would hurt but im sure i'll never find out.
Just go buy some Laquer Thinner and it will work find and not hurt your paint

boosteds14 · 05-30-2002, 10:45 AM

brake fluid will help that.

just kidding <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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*transient* · 05-30-2002, 02:55 PM

Get some goo-gone. It's been shown to be the best thing you can use to get rid of glue and stuff that's on your car. It's pretty cheap, you can find it at wal-mart. Dont' forget to wax it afterwards though. It's a good idea to wax the car after using any solvent-type solution.

Natty · 05-30-2002, 04:28 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (transient @ May 29 2002,4:55)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Get some goo-gone. It's been shown to be the best thing you can use to get rid of glue and stuff that's on your car. It's pretty cheap, you can find it at wal-mart. Dont' forget to wax it afterwards though. It's a good idea to wax the car after using any solvent-type solution.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Goo gone warns that it may hurt some paints. Screw that.
I am using lighter fluid right now, and I am having no problems.
Now I need to polish, wax, claybar, and buff....
Jeff  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

geeaj · 05-30-2002, 05:12 PM

Try Goof Off....

geeaj · 05-30-2002, 05:12 PM

Actually Coca Cola works pretty well. Just don't let it sit too long or it will eatup your paint.

240meowth · 05-30-2002, 05:21 PM

don't use lighter fluid man, use maguire's step 1 cleaner, that worked wonders for me, when i took off my 240sx emblem, it left glue gun like crap on it, i just keep rubbing it w/ the step 1 cleaner, it went away.  also, i got some duct tape melted to my headlight, i heatguned it and step 1 cleaned it, it went it away, wow...

s13cruzer · 05-30-2002, 10:32 PM

ummm...what the hell is claybar???

*DSC* · 05-30-2002, 07:02 PM

"Goo gone warns that it may hurt some paints. Screw that.
I am using lighter fluid..."

LOL, that just sounds funny to me...

"Now I need to polish, wax, claybar, and buff...."

Doesn't claybar come before wax?  I've never used the stuff (have some but never used it) but I'm pretty sure you wax after claybar...

my240likenoother · 05-30-2002, 07:22 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Natty @ May 29 2002,6:28)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Now I need to polish, wax, claybar, and buff....
Jeff <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
i hope mot in that order <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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tnord · 05-30-2002, 10:27 PM

claybar DOES come first, then buff, polish, and wax

Natty · 05-30-2002, 11:00 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (my240likenoother @ May 29 2002,9:22)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Natty @ May 29 2002,6:28)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Now I need to polish, wax, claybar, and buff....
Jeff <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
i hope mot in that order <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'> That would be quite counterproductive

Claybar is actually a big assed clay bar. You use it after you wash to remove oxidation and assorted nasty-ness about once a year. I didn't believe it either, the first time I heard of it.
Jeff

mistert · 05-31-2002, 08:45 PM

use a little nail polish remover. acetone dissolves most chemical adhesives. just dont let it sit on the paint too long, it wouldnt be good for it or the clear-coat, but it'll work very fast on the gunk, so it shouldnt take too long

my240likenoother · 05-31-2002, 09:23 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (mistert @ May 30 2002,10:45)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">use a little nail polish remover. acetone dissolves most chemical adhesives. just dont let it sit on the paint too long, it wouldnt be good for it or the clear-coat, but it'll work very fast on the gunk, so it shouldnt take too long</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
y the fuck would you use acatone on your paint?? that stuff takes off paint if you use that you must have the dullest paint on the block and you wount have any in a little wile <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/whatsthat.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':whatthe:'>

05-30-2002, 10:29 AM	#1
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Would alot of lighter fluid hurt my paint or clearcoat if I used it to remove some old goo from some nasty rubber side moldings? Thanks, Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

05-30-2002, 10:40 AM	#2
240zx Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: fl Posts: 97 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I dont know if it would hurt but im sure i'll never find out. Just go buy some Laquer Thinner and it will work find and not hurt your paint __________________ If common sense was common, everyone would have it

05-30-2002, 10:45 AM	#3
boosteds14 Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: CIPmotorsports Age: 42 Posts: 1,612 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	brake fluid will help that. just kidding <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ 240SXONE www.240SXMOTORING.com --- One Stop Shop for Your Nissan 240sx

05-30-2002, 02:55 PM	#4
transient Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 40 Posts: 2,947 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Get some goo-gone. It's been shown to be the best thing you can use to get rid of glue and stuff that's on your car. It's pretty cheap, you can find it at wal-mart. Dont' forget to wax it afterwards though. It's a good idea to wax the car after using any solvent-type solution. __________________ Learn everything you can, while you still have the chance.

05-30-2002, 04:28 PM	#5
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (transient @ May 29 2002,4:55)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Get some goo-gone. It's been shown to be the best thing you can use to get rid of glue and stuff that's on your car. It's pretty cheap, you can find it at wal-mart. Dont' forget to wax it afterwards though. It's a good idea to wax the car after using any solvent-type solution.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Goo gone warns that it may hurt some paints. Screw that. I am using lighter fluid right now, and I am having no problems. Now I need to polish, wax, claybar, and buff.... Jeff  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'> __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

05-30-2002, 05:12 PM	#6
geeaj Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 357 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Try Goof Off.... __________________ Beware the fury of a silent man, be more cautious of his silent farts....

05-30-2002, 05:21 PM	#8
240meowth Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: torrance, ca Age: 40 Posts: 2,406 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	don't use lighter fluid man, use maguire's step 1 cleaner, that worked wonders for me, when i took off my 240sx emblem, it left glue gun like crap on it, i just keep rubbing it w/ the step 1 cleaner, it went away.  also, i got some duct tape melted to my headlight, i heatguned it and step 1 cleaned it, it went it away, wow... __________________

05-30-2002, 10:32 PM	#9
s13cruzer Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: lynn , massachusetts Posts: 358 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ummm...what the hell is claybar??? __________________ 240SXONE -no more The meek shall inherit the passenger seat

05-30-2002, 07:02 PM	#10
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	"Goo gone warns that it may hurt some paints. Screw that. I am using lighter fluid..." LOL, that just sounds funny to me... "Now I need to polish, wax, claybar, and buff...." Doesn't claybar come before wax?  I've never used the stuff (have some but never used it) but I'm pretty sure you wax after claybar... __________________

05-30-2002, 07:22 PM	#11
my240likenoother Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Natty @ May 29 2002,6:28)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Now I need to polish, wax, claybar, and buff.... Jeff <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> i hope mot in that order <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

05-30-2002, 10:27 PM	#12
tnord Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,975 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	claybar DOES come first, then buff, polish, and wax

05-30-2002, 11:00 PM	#13
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (my240likenoother @ May 29 2002,9:22)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Natty @ May 29 2002,6:28)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Now I need to polish, wax, claybar, and buff.... Jeff <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> i hope mot in that order <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'> That would be quite counterproductive Claybar is actually a big assed clay bar. You use it after you wash to remove oxidation and assorted nasty-ness about once a year. I didn't believe it either, the first time I heard of it. Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

05-31-2002, 08:45 PM	#14
mistert Pearl White Mike Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: memphis TN Posts: 908 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	use a little nail polish remover. acetone dissolves most chemical adhesives. just dont let it sit on the paint too long, it wouldnt be good for it or the clear-coat, but it'll work very fast on the gunk, so it shouldnt take too long __________________ "He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man" ~ Samuel Johnson

05-31-2002, 09:23 PM	#15
my240likenoother Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (mistert @ May 30 2002,10:45)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">use a little nail polish remover. acetone dissolves most chemical adhesives. just dont let it sit on the paint too long, it wouldnt be good for it or the clear-coat, but it'll work very fast on the gunk, so it shouldnt take too long</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> y the fuck would you use acatone on your paint?? that stuff takes off paint if you use that you must have the dullest paint on the block and you wount have any in a little wile <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/whatsthat.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':whatthe:'>