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sidecar53

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Posted: 04/19/12 07:44am

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Hi, guys. I have a 2008 12 foot Jayco popup that the factory stickers are peeling on, so I took my heat gun (being very careful, of course) and removed them. The problem now is that they've left a sticky residue and I'm wondering what I can use to get rid of it without harming the gelcoat. Can I use lacquer thinner or varsol or do you think that it would harm the surface? Thanks in advance for any and all responses.
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Posted: 04/19/12 07:46am

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Available most anywhere...Walmart, Home Depot, etc.

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Posted: 04/19/12 08:21am

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Peanut butter works well on most things. Dunno about an RV finish, though.

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Posted: 04/19/12 07:47am

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Goo Gone, available at most hardware stores & WD40 worked good for me.

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Posted: 04/19/12 07:49am

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That's what I would use. Be sure to try a little in a non noticeable place first so your sure it isn't attacking the finish.

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Posted: 04/19/12 08:05am

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Use an eraser wheel

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Posted: 04/19/12 08:33am

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downtheroad wrote:

Available most anywhere...Walmart, Home Depot, etc.

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Also have used lighter fluid on stickers before on glass and metal. Might try that is a small test area. Wipe it down with a quick scrubbing action and follow with a wet cloth. Worked very well on my Starcraft popup which had Aluminum painted skin on the outside.

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Posted: 04/19/12 08:35am

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Regular Gasoline on a Rag will also work. Wear Rubber Gloves and don't breathe in the fumes. Also don't smoke while using this method.

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Posted: 04/19/12 09:41am

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I used mineral spirits available at most hardware stores. A little goes a long way. Removes the gum with just a little elbow grease and it leaves the siding nice and shiney.