Dean Jenkins
Promoted Users
I searched and saw that Eraser Wheel's had been mentioned in a few threads, but didn't see a thread specific to them.
I'm re-painting my 2002 Suburban and pulled off the factory fender flares, side moldings and mirror covers.
Massive trim adhesion tape and residue left over.
No amount of heat, scraping, goof-off, IPA, lacquer thinner etc. would get it off. That is some sticky, persistent stuff!
I searched here and on Google and found that folks are using an "Eraser Wheel." In looking at the pictures I just didn't get it. How could a "soft wheel" peel off this stuff?
But, I ordered the 3M unit from Amazon, not really very cheap (~$30) but so many people said it works, I thought I'd check it out.
It arrived tonight and I gave it a try.
Wow! I'm still scratching my head over the physics of the whole thing. I don't know why it works, but man, it works!
Made short order of the tape and residue. About 30 minutes for 4 doors and 4 fenders, and they were ready to DA.
I'm re-painting so I wouldn't have minded if the paint was damaged a little, but the amazing thing was that the paint wasn't scratched or anything al all. Could've buffed and waxed it and it would've looked good.
So many products make big claims . . . it is so nice to come across something that actually works
Here is a 1-minute video I shot of the Eraser Wheel working.
Not a great video, but it shows how it works. I'm trying to run the drill with one hand and hold the camera with the other, so the wheel chattered a bit. Doesn't do that with a firm two-handed grip.
I so appreciate all the tips I find here, so when I find something good, I want to take a minute and share it.
I'm re-painting my 2002 Suburban and pulled off the factory fender flares, side moldings and mirror covers.
Massive trim adhesion tape and residue left over.
No amount of heat, scraping, goof-off, IPA, lacquer thinner etc. would get it off. That is some sticky, persistent stuff!
I searched here and on Google and found that folks are using an "Eraser Wheel." In looking at the pictures I just didn't get it. How could a "soft wheel" peel off this stuff?
But, I ordered the 3M unit from Amazon, not really very cheap (~$30) but so many people said it works, I thought I'd check it out.
It arrived tonight and I gave it a try.
Wow! I'm still scratching my head over the physics of the whole thing. I don't know why it works, but man, it works!
Made short order of the tape and residue. About 30 minutes for 4 doors and 4 fenders, and they were ready to DA.
I'm re-painting so I wouldn't have minded if the paint was damaged a little, but the amazing thing was that the paint wasn't scratched or anything al all. Could've buffed and waxed it and it would've looked good.
So many products make big claims . . . it is so nice to come across something that actually works
Here is a 1-minute video I shot of the Eraser Wheel working.
Not a great video, but it shows how it works. I'm trying to run the drill with one hand and hold the camera with the other, so the wheel chattered a bit. Doesn't do that with a firm two-handed grip.
I so appreciate all the tips I find here, so when I find something good, I want to take a minute and share it.