Whats the best way to remove vinyl top adhesive?

[BaLleRz68]

I just took some part of my vinyl top off to check if there is any rust under, I got lucky and didnt find any as of yet (CA car). What is the best way to remove the adhesive? Can I use peel away? I read a lot of people use a DA sander, but I dont have one. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks.

 

[68keyblr]

The best stuff I have ever used to remove any kind of adhesive is 3M Adhesive Remover....it's amazing stuff. I got it at an auto paint store.

 

[D.Hearne]

I've used starter fluid (spray either) sucessfully on fresher adhesives, but don't know how well it would work with "petrified 40 year old stuff"

 

[truck90278]

Agree with 68keyblr, the 3M product is good. I is a really good cleaner and won't eat up your paint.

 

[HookandLadder]

3M +1,000,000

 

[Platonic Solid]

3M Adhesive Remover +.

PeelAway is terrible for adhesives. It kind of semi-de-gums the adhesive making it a stringy mess that takes forever to get off.

 

[zookeeper]

I always use Brake Kleen and a scuff pad to get adhesives off. Speedy and clean.