enzothebaker Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I got some grip glue on the plastic air intake covers. Anyway to remove it or am I stuck buying a new one? I heated and removed the dried glue so what you see in the picture is what I'm left with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Of course there are different remedies for that and I don't know how tough it is to remove that stuff but if it does prove to be tough you can take that panel off and put a dab of acetone on the back side and rub it in some to see if the plastic will hold up to it. Acetone is corrosive so you have to be careful with what you use it on. I used to work with acetone and I have a feeling it will be alright to use, the panel is a hard plastic. Just try a spot on the back side first to see if it discolors or anything else. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzothebaker Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Of course there are different remedies for that and I don't know how tough it is to remove that stuff but if it does prove to be tough you can take that panel off and put a dab of acetone on the back side and rub it in some to see if the plastic will hold up to it. Acetone is corrosive so you have to be careful with what you use it on. I used to work with acetone and I have a feeling it will be alright to use, the panel is a hard plastic. Just try a spot on the back side first to see if it discolors or anything else. I'll give it a try. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted October 8, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted October 8, 2016 I am pretty sur you will have to save up for a new panel. The glue was made to stick. Acetone will surely eat into the plastic. You could consider just sanding them down and paint them if you feel creative. Good thing panels are not hat expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted October 8, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted October 8, 2016 that glue should more or less be a polyprop contact adhesive, a pencil eraser should work to get it off. ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Thank would try mineral spirits 1st. Shouldn't hurt the plastic and might soften the glue. I'm also thinking acetone will dissolve the plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCFieldMP Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Which grip glue did you use? Honda or Yamabond grip glue shouldn't be too difficult to take care of. But if you used the ProTaper stuff... that stuff is essentially just superglue. It probably won't be coming off in that case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzothebaker Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 Which grip glue did you use? Honda or Yamabond grip glue shouldn't be too difficult to take care of. But if you used the ProTaper stuff... that stuff is essentially just superglue. It probably won't be coming off in that case. Yea that's the stuff. I figured I'd have to buy new plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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