320 Back Trim

rcarlson1957

Brain sprain. Got my 2018 TAB 320S home from seller. Big dealer letters advertising their website. Peeled off and used GoBEGone on it to get remained and it stained the black grime. Any tips or tricks to fix it?

CrabTab

Try a small amount of rubbing alcohol an  inconspicuous area.

Bayliss

@rcarlson1957, I am surprised that Goo Gone did not work for you.  Although I have no idea what it would do with a "stain," this might be worth checking out.  I saved the info from a previous post by @awandler, who used it to remove all the T@B decals:

https://www.amazon.com/Remover-Sprayer-Adhesive-Graphics-Stripes/dp/B01MSFD50H/ref=asc_df_B01MSFD50H/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309777800852&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9433058774306993666&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1013442&hvtargid=pla-569362260161&psc=1

Here's the discussion thread:

(https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/comment/137380#Comment_137380

rcarlson1957

i pulled the stick on I pulled the stick on letters off and then used it to wipe of the remaining reside and iDisk oleoresins the black finish.

CrabTab

Oh, I misunderstood the original post. I thought you were looking for a way to soften/remove the adhesive left from the stickers. Can you post a picture of the area on the trailer that needs attention?

rcarlson1957

It’s embarrassing but here’s a pic. Groan! 

Bayliss

@rcarlson1957, it is hard to tell if anything will clean it and restore the black finish.  Therefore, you may need to paint that whole piece with a gloss black that will work on ABS plastic.  Try Googling "best paint for abs plastic."  It looks like Krylon brand would work, but you should research any pre-painting prep that may be required, and what you will need to do to ensure that the paint blends well with the adjacent taillight housings.

Take a look at this thread and see if it provides any helpful information:

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/comment/138650#Comment_138650

P.S.  You might give the original RV dealer a call and see if they have ever encountered this, or have any ideas.

CrabTab

Assuming that it is Goo Gone residue, my suggestion of lightly scrubbing with rubbing alcohol may work. Work on a small area to test. Maybe try a cleaning solution (409, fantastic, etc.). You could even try blotting with a bit of the Goo Gone to soften it up before cleaning.

Don't try anything with acetone or anything abrasive as that could damage the ABS. 

Looking forward to hearing of your progress...

falcon1970

I've never seen Goo-Gone turn white like that.  Usually after using Goo-gone washing with soap and water will clean the residue off.  You didn't actually say Goo-Gone in your original post.  Did you use something else or did you really mean Goo-Gone?

VictoriaP

falcon1970 said:

I've never seen Goo-Gone turn white like that.  Usually after using Goo-gone washing with soap and water will clean the residue off.  You didn't actually say Goo-Gone in your original post.  Did you use something else or did you really mean Goo-Gone?

I wondered about this too, plus there are multiple types of Goo Gone (ex: spray versus gel) with presumably different formulations. A photo of the exact product used might be helpful.

mona

From what I’ve read, goo gone and plastic are not a good combo. It can cause damage to the plastic. Always try on an inconspicuous place before using. 

Jeannie

falcon1970

Maybe if you let a piece of plastic soak in Goo Gone for awhile it might cause some damage but I doubt it.  The Goo Gone bottle says to not use it on "silk, leather, suede, rubber, faux stainless steel, unpainted drywall, unfinished wood surfaces, and unsealed stone."  Nothing about plastic.  Which would make sense because there are an awful lot of stickers and labels on the plastic things we buy.

@rcarlson1957
What are "iDisk oleoresins."  Or was that an autocorrect gotcha.

mona

All depends on the type of plastic per the Goo Gone site. 

rcarlson1957

I wasn't paying attention. Thought it was Goo Gone but was a spray called Goo Off. Live and learn. Hopefully, keeps anyone else from making the same mistake. I'm going to have to prep and repaint it. 

Denny16

I would be {angry} at any dealer that put that big of a advertisement sticker on my TaB, especially if it was added after putting the deposit down.  I would have insisted they remove it.

You might contact the dealer and have them order a replacement part from nuCamp, and see if they will split the cost.
cheers

Admin edit—replaced inappropriate language for a family friendly forum—Verna

VictoriaP

Major bummer. I’m sure it will look great after prep and paint though, and at least black should be easy to match.

For the future: heat works well to remove most freshly applied decals (and even some older ones). In the summer, you have the world’s easiest heat source, just leave the trailer or vehicle out in the sun for a few hours. The adhesive will soften and the decal will peel fairly quickly with minimal residue. My dealer’s decal wasn’t nearly as obnoxious, but it came right off once the trailer warmed up the morning after I’d brought it home.

Bayliss

I could not find "Goo Off" online, so I presume it was actually "Goof Off," which is acetone based.  It cannot be used on most plastics, but I was surprised that it can be used on vehicle paint (although I would definitely test it on a small area before trying that.)  It also is apparently good for removing tree sap, but again, it all depends on what type of material the sap is on.  Here's a review that compares "Goo Gone" vs "Goof Off."

https://repairart.net/goo-gone-vs-goof-off

[Deleted User]

Yea dealership should be ashamed! I never leave dealerships with new cars with any sort of their advertisement stuck on my vehicle. They should work with you to get that fixed. 

rcarlson1957

I bought it used if I had bought it new I would've had them take it off. Ended up spray painting it and it looks ok now. I used Goo Gone on a small dealer decal and it worked fine. Wish I would've used it for the part on the back...it wouldn't have had a problem. Live and learn.