what can you use to get the 3-m paint defender off ? it will not peel off , it keeps braking off. please help with this as I have spent over 3 hrs
1528199
Like you I found it useless to peel this terrible product off. I tried everything I knew that would not damage the paint. None of it worked. The only thing I found that worked was to take my car to the carwash and pressure-wash it off. Even then it was a long process, because I had to do it a number of times. If your car has any stripes or decals in the area near where you have to use the water be very careful because you can peel those decals off when doing this.
1528200
Let it soak in window cleaning mixture about 5.min (household spray bottles are fine) and then use plastic scrapers (plastic razor blades) to remove it
1528201
I had pretty good luck with a power washer at close quarters. 2000 PSI at a couple of inches seems to peel it up. I tried the hair dryer etc. with no good result.
1528202
Spray Windex, heavy application, on it, let it soak for 5 minutes, use a plastic scraper to scrape it off.
1528203
No idea I'm afraid. I only tried it on a test piece and chucked it in the trash. Good luck.
1528204
Hi my friend, tell me about it!!! Worst product! Had the same problem with my new car. I finally took it to a car wash, and used a wand. By getting it wet, it became soft and pliable, allowing me to grab pieces at a time and tear it off. A lot of it peeled off just from the high water pressure. Sad product! It still takes time, but it will come off. Good luck!
277825
I bought the Crayon Chalk, & now I cannot get it to come off. Do not use that, use regular chalk.
1182538
The new 3M tape that they use on stuff like this holds up really good. If you ever want to remove them it shouldn't take up the paint. I believe most people just use a heat gun to heat up the tape to remove it. They then use a cleaner to remove any residual glue. If you look through various forums online this how people remove stickers and emblams that are taped or glued on the outside of the car.
2211454
I repositioned my bumptek strip when first applying it and there was no damage to the paint. I haven't tried removing it, though. Good luck -CR
1127787
Unkown, sounds like you need Paint remover SUN!! Thinner But i guess if you Rub Harder it might come off!!
702089
I'm removing the original paint on a commercial cart, the same one you see at Home depot. The paint is really tough to remove down to metal, looks like I'm using up most of the woven pad. And this is before using hand scraper, needle scaler and hard disk grinder. However Norton is the fastest but most expensive - it's a trade off. Next time I'll try torching the paint off then follow up with a diamond grinder.
82072
You are not doing anything wrong.....hhhmmmm. If this stuff is not working then I recommend you go and get these two items....carburetor cleaner OR WD-40. I had a few spots that were tough to get off on my car and the carburetor cleaner took it right now. Oh, and it won't damage any painted or plastic areas. If you don't feel comfortable with that try the WD-40. Let it set for a couple of minutes and then try to wipe off. I hope this helps!
831153
I went to the cell phone store and had them install it on my phone. Before he put the shield on my phone, I observed the person spray the display with some kind of lubricant. Frankly I do not know what it was. Immediately after he peeled the plastic protector from the shield and carefully placed it on the moisturized display. He then used a plastic edger maybe 2 or 3 inches wide and worked any/all bubbles out. I suppose I could buy a plastic edger and find out the spray they used at the store. But then again I'm glad I took it to the cell phone store and just had them do it for me.
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I just repainted the wall that the decal was on yesterday....the decal itself is not reusable and it took paint off the wall when I took them off. Good thing I was painting!!!! So no it's not reusable after you take it down and it takes paint off the wall!!!!!
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Get some Microsol or other decal set solution. This is a liquid that you drop or brush onto the decals after they are applied. It chemically softens the decal film, allowing it to tightly adhere to the surface. You may want to make a tiny slit or two at the center of each shield decal to allow it to more easily fit over the small hand-hold "bump" on the front side of each shield.
1966193
I can't attest to the ability to remove it and use again. I placed it where the exhaust from my diesel blackens my white paint. Now it is much easier to remove, protects the paint and is invisible to see. I had no problems with bubbles. I just placed it where I needed it and smoothed it out with a credit card.
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I've reused mine 3 times so far. Just go to walmart and buy a roll of the 3m double sided sticky tape. Cut to size of the lock and stick. And removing was a sinch. I just got a eating knife and stuck it in the corner gave it a little life and it popped off. No mess , scratches. Clean off.
330229
You need a chemical solvent like paint thinner to remove it. Water just makes it worse. You should wear gloves so it doesn't get on you to start, but it happens.
891103
Hello Laurie,Please use a wet cloth to wipe off the sticky part on the surface of the shield. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us for better assistance. iTech Accessory
179710
There's a product called "Goof Off" Graffiti remover. It works well to remove the 3M urethane at least within the first 30 minutes or so. On canvas it would probably get it off mostly, but might still leave a little. Works great for getting it off of a vehicle or window.
1988349
I only just started putting things on my walls.......but i reapplied it to move it over a little and it peeled off easy.......then i pressed hard. Its like stickers should not be a problem.
994992
There should be a thin sheet of clear plastic paper on the back. Its not noticeable but you can keep trying and it will come off. Even after it comes off I still had to use glue to make it stay on the canvas.