Double-sided tape removal - need advice

The previous owner of my beloved Tundra put on rain guards using the double-sided tape included with guards. They are now worn out and so brittle that they are breaking and coming apart (one broke at highway speeds and produced a loud buzzing as it vibrated in the wind, and it started flying apart). I ordered some Weathertech guards to replace them, but I need to remove the remaining double-sided tape from the old guards.

Any advice on how to remove this without damaging the paint? Time in the Texas sun has cooked this stuff on, and I am concerned about damaging my paint (worse than what the tape sitting on there for years has already done) in trying to get it off.

 

A rubber eraser wheel will take care of that.

Whizzy Wheel Car Decal and Sticker Remover with Drill Adapter Kit

$17 Whizzy Wheel Car Decal and Car Sticker Remover with Drill Adapter Tool Kit - Decal Remover Eraser Wheel Adhesive Remover - Rubber Eraser Wheel, Decal Eraser Wheel, Adhesive Remover Sticker Remover

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00FJF0O2K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_R54AF252WGVC8ZEY26K6

 

And THIS is why I love this forum! This is perfect. Never heard of such a creature, but I am getting one. Thanks a bunch!

 

They work great. Used one to get rid of the adhesive when I debadged, and it’s come in handy for other odds n ends projects too.

 

I had the same situation on the 02 I bought in December. The old tape was quite hard. I went after it with short bursts from a heat gun and then a plastic blade scraper, which removed almost all of the crud. Then, my detailer hit the remains with Goof Off and a steam gun, which got the rest. Looks pretty good now. I installed WeatherTech in channel visors on the front doors, which almost disappear against the tinted glass, but offer nearly the same function as the old triangular sail vents when the door glass is toggled down an inch.

 

A heat gun on low heat and a nice cloth.Finish it off with rubbing alcohol

 

These work great! I used it to remove the pinstripes on my daughters car.

 

I can say from experience, if you use straight rubbing alcohol without diluting it and rub long enough you'll come up with paint.

I use it to remove the butyl seal from the moisture barrier when I sealed my doors for stereo work, it works great but will remove paint. Just an FYI. Not an issue on the inner doors since theyre covered, but wouldnt recommend strait alcohol on clear coat.

 

A 3m rubber eraser wheel will certainly help you out. Just watch the drill speed.

 

Eraser wheel is very effective. Although if you are not careful, it will burn through paint.

 

I also recommend the eraser wheel.
Used a 3M wheel to remove badge residue and my TSS decal.
Go slow and don't leave it on the paint for extended periods..

$45 3M Stripe Off Wheel Adhesive Remover Eraser Wheel Removes Decals, Stripes, Vinyl, Tapes and Graphics 4” diameter x 5/8” thick 3/8-16 threaded mandrel 07498 Pack of 1

3M Stripe Off Wheel Adhesive Remover Eraser Wheel Removes Decals, Stripes, Vinyl, Tapes and Graphics 4” diameter x 5/8” thick 3/8-16 threaded mandrel 07498 Pack of 1: Power Rotary Tool Accessories: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

https://youtu.be/FUj96ns1l7w

Here is a recent thread about a guy removing his 5.7 badge using a heat gun and it took the paint right off..
I'd wouldn't recommend heating up Toyota's already soft paint with a heat gun.

de-badge gone bad | Toyota Tundra Forum (tundras.com)

 

Which one above exactly did you use? Debadging…

Thanks!

 

I used this one. Worked perfect for what I did.
ABN Rubber Eraser Wheel 4in Pad & Adapter 1-Pack – Pinstripe, Adhesive Remover, Vinyl Decal, Graphics Removal Tool

$12 ABN Rubber Eraser Wheel 4in Pad & Adapter 1-Pack – Pinstripe, Adhesive Remover, Vinyl Decal, Graphics Removal Tool

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B018WG2..._glt_fabc_XW8BADK8FEVBNYXNY5Z6?_encoding=UTF8

 

goo gone and eraser wheel.

 

Thanks guys!

Goo gone friendly on paint?

Rubbing alcohol good with paint?

 

I used Goof Off sticker adhesive remover. Just don’t go crazy with it and you’ll be fine. Goo Gone would be fine too, and I’ve heard people say WD-40 works, but that one seems a little sketchy to me.

 

Get a microfiber cloth and Lacquer thinner. wear rubber glues to keep the chemicals out of your liver, and prepare for some serious elbow grease. A heat gun will help but be careful not to heat up the trim and your paint too much. I removed badges this way leaving my paint flawless underneath. All the other methods will scratch your clear coat. After you are done get 3M paint swirl remover, usually only found at automotive paint stores, and a cotton cloth, as cotton acts as an abrasive in itself, to polish out the clear, should leave it extra clean with no residue, The lacquer thinner will not hurt a cured clear and get all the glue residue out. You will be at it for a while, but the wheel and gun will only get swirls in your clear unless you have all the adhesive off and a clean surface to polish. Goof off does work too, but smells horrible, lacquer thinner does the trick.

 

Thanks a bunch!

I was worried about something happening to the clearcoat in any amount because I would notice just the slightest difference in the paint.

yes I will heat up the badges with a heat gun and then I’ll use floss to take the badge off instead of like a prybar.

 

There is no reason to heat anything with a heat gun and risk overheating the paint.
I used heavy fishing line and flossed the badges off.
Removed the residue with a 3M eraser wheel at the recommended drill speed..
Used Chemical Guys 38 to polish off any residue by hand, same thing as any other swirl remover.
Rewaxed the area and I was done.