Residual Glue Removal - Wall

The velcro strips on our 1998 TM were all coming off, leaving the residual glue sticking on the wall. We decided replacing the strips had to be done, so we started trying to remove the glue from the walls. Denatured alcohol had little effect, so I started trying to scrape the stuff off. My wife said, "Look; you can blot it off." She discovered that by pulling some of the glue off, rolling it into a ball, and using it as a blot (stick it on, pull it straight off) completely removed the glue. As we worked, the ball got bigger, and the glue came off. There was nothing left on the walls, not even any kind of a sticky feeling when we rubbed our hands across them. The advantage for us was that no solvent of any kind was needed (the denatured alcohol set off our alarm), and the removal was simple and complete. Unfortunately, this method did not work nearly as well on the plastic parts.

1998 3124KS, TV 1996 Chevy Express 5.7L, Prodigy BC, Reese wt dist hitch

[Mr. Adventure]

I found that it helped a little to heat it a little with a hair dryer while I was working with it. The new velcro dots that the parts guys sell at the factory worked great.

[mjlaupp]

There are at least 2 adhesive removal chemicals that can be used:
GooGone - I think this one can be found at Wally World.
or
TexSolve - Internet sales or electronic repair shops.
Mike

Originally Posted by mjlaupp

There are at least 2 adhesive removal chemicals that can be used:
GooGone - I think this one can be found at Wally World.
or
TexSolve - Internet sales or electronic repair shops.
Mike

With the "blot" method there is no need to introduce chemicals at all. When we finished removing the residual glue, the walls were as smooth as if there had never been any glue on them to begin with. A hair dryer may make it easier, but is certainly not necessary.

1998 3124KS; 1996 Chevy Express HiTop TV

A trick I learned through work when trying to remove tape residue was to take a 6 inch length of good duct tape and pat or "blot" the existing glue off your item. With a little practice you can then "wipe" it down with the duct tape when you are done to get any fine film off. This works well with any soft glue on a hard surface. Heating stubborn glue with a hair dryer helps to speed the process.