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  • Jerry C.
    Very Frequent User
    • November 1, 1995
    • 741

    Removing oil change stickers

    I have a one owner 1960 and want to remove all of the oil change sticker from the end of the door and door pillar. What product would help me remove them? Thanks in advance.
  • Anthony P.
    Expired
    • June 27, 2010
    • 485

    #2
    Re: Removing oil change stickers

    Have you tried 3M general purpose adhesive remover? You could saturate the tag and then gently rub it off.

    This is used for weatherstrip adhesive and other stuff and is safe on paint, but better do a test area first just to be sure.

    Tony

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    • Gary H.
      Very Frequent User
      • June 30, 1980
      • 155

      #3
      Re: Removing oil change stickers

      Goo Gone or Goof Off, safe, available at markets, hardware stores.

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      • Michael M.
        Very Frequent User
        • February 1, 1993
        • 604

        #4
        Re: Removing oil change stickers

        3M also has a release agent that can be sprayed on to remove the adhesive from the stickers. The part number is #08908.

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        • Dick W.
          Former NCRS Director Region IV
          • June 30, 1985
          • 10483

          #5
          Re: Removing oil change stickers

          I believe WD 40 will loosen them
          Dick Whittington

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          • Norm B.
            Very Frequent User
            • February 1, 1988
            • 360

            #6
            Re: Removing oil change stickers

            X2 on the WD40.

            I have also successfully used plain old everyday vegetable oil.
            Golf is for those who can't play​ hockey.

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            • Scott G.
              Expired
              • August 31, 1984
              • 132

              #7
              Re: Removing oil change stickers

              Start with Goo Gone. Goof Off is a bit more agressive, I would not use it.

              Originally posted by Gary Hiltunen (3642)
              Goo Gone or Goof Off, safe, available at markets, hardware stores.

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              • Brian M.
                Extremely Frequent Poster
                • February 1, 1997
                • 1838

                #8
                Re: Removing oil change stickers

                I think I'd warm it with a heat gun and gently remove and seperate.

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                • Tory S.
                  Very Frequent User
                  • December 1, 1997
                  • 146

                  #9
                  Re: Removing oil change stickers

                  I'd be careful about the heat gun on your paint!! I've used Goof Off and it works great. Just squirt a little at the top edge and gently peel back. Add a little more as you go - keep peeling back and keep adding small amounts and it will come right off.

                  Tory
                  1975 Convertible
                  L-48, 4-spd, FE7, radio delete
                  Original owner
                  NCRS Top Flight Regional 2011, 2013
                  Dallas, TX

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                  • Chris H.
                    Very Frequent User
                    • April 1, 2000
                    • 837

                    #10
                    Re: Removing oil change stickers

                    How about leaving the stickers? I think they're very cool..part of the cars history....My '69 has has one from 1971 with the mileage written on it, the name of the business, the seven digit phone number, etc.
                    1969 Riverside Gold Coupe, L71, 14,000 miles. Top Flight, 2 Star Bowtie.

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                    • Jimmy B.
                      Expired
                      • July 31, 1980
                      • 584

                      #11
                      Re: Removing oil change stickers

                      my 65 has 4 or 5 stickers all on top of each other stuck to the door, these are from the original selling dealership, is there any way I can get them off and separated without destroying them?

                      Jim
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                      • Terry M.
                        Beyond Control Poster
                        • September 30, 1980
                        • 15595

                        #12
                        Re: Removing oil change stickers

                        I like the idea of keeping them -- they are part of the car's history.

                        I have been told alcohol will dissolve most adhesives, but have never had the chance to try it myself. Remember isopropyl has water in it, and that may damage the stickers. I have used 3M adhesive remover, but never on anything that I cared to save. It is a petroleum based solvent so it might cause something written in ink to smudge or dissolve. With any product -- test a small area first to be sure it does no damage.
                        Terry

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                        • Gary C.
                          Administrator
                          • October 1, 1982
                          • 17648

                          #13
                          Re: Removing oil change stickers

                          Jimmy, peanut butter works. If the stickers are slick covered paper, peanut butter might not do any harm to them. Gary....
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                          • Tom M.
                            Very Frequent User
                            • August 31, 2000
                            • 231

                            #14
                            Re: Removing oil change stickers

                            I agree Keep them.
                            Originally posted by Terry McManmon (3966)
                            I like the idea of keeping them -- they are part of the car's history.

                            I have been told alcohol will dissolve most adhesives, but have never had the chance to try it myself. Remember isopropyl has water in it, and that may damage the stickers. I have used 3M adhesive remover, but never on anything that I cared to save. It is a petroleum based solvent so it might cause something written in ink to smudge or dissolve. With any product -- test a small area first to be sure it does no damage.

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