Removing adhesive from paint

[beechstreet]

Some random bitches stuck about a dozen "feminine pads" all over my EP while I was at work. When I got them all off, I noticed that a very sticky but rough adhesive was left on the paint. I tried a polish, but it didnt help remove it. Anybody recommend anything? I would try "Goof Off" but it cracks paint (cracked the paint on one of my former cars). Thanks.

[BarracksSi]

Goo Gone (different from Goof Off, I think?) cleaned off residue from dealer-added adhesive pinstripes and the i-VTEC decals without cracking my paint.

Sometimes I wish girls stayed like they used to be -- not being assholes and causing trouble.

[emosubaru]

goo gone is your best bet. do not use anything too abrasive, but you can try claybar and whatnot, just be sure to give it a fresh coat of wax afterwards.

[DrtyTexan]

are you frickin serious goo off cracks your paint i just ab washed my car in that crap taking off the stuff left over from my pinstripes! i was sure to wash my car directly after. the stuff i have is GOO OFF2 and it says its water based and safe for automobiles. hope this isnt the same stuff

[DarkSiRacer]

How about lil paint spots (I think they are paint spots)? Or am I just f*ed.

[BarracksSi]

Link to Goo Gone

Link to Goof Off

They're NOT the same thing. Goof Off will attack paint -- it says so RIGHT ON THE CAN. Goo Gone does the waxy, sticky adhesive-type stuff, but pretty much leaves paint alone. I should know, since I used Goo Gone on my car.

[DrtyTexan]

i used goo off 2 which is totally dif i think (and hope) because it says it will get bugs off your car and all that ish.

[BarracksSi]

For bugs & tar, I've had good luck with Turtle Wax Bug & Tar Remover. After one particularly nasty trip, I sprayed that stuff all over the bugs crusted across the front, let it sit for a few minutes, then washed it right off.