Posted September 16, 200816 yr comment_260567 One of the PO's of my project Ziebarted the thing. I could shake his hand coz it hasn't rusted and kick his butt coz I can't get the stuff off where I want to. Anyone have any tricks for removing this stuff? I've tried adhesive remover, actetone, gas, grinding, sanding, scotchbrite disks, and scraping. About the only thing I haven't tried is MEK. This stuff is laughing at me..... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/29388-ziebart-removal/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 16, 200816 yr comment_260570 Every new vehicle I buy goes directly to Ziebart. That stuff really does protect. I've never tried to remove it. I just trade the vehicles in for a new one. I would suggest giving the Ziebart dealer a call or drop in and ask them what they remove it with. I have brought cars back to them to have it removed from areas it should not be on and they got it off while I waited. I didn't think to ask how they do it or what they use. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/29388-ziebart-removal/#findComment-260570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 16, 200816 yr Author comment_260576 There isn't one within 150 miles of here. I've dropped a note on the website, but don't expect an answer anytime soon...... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/29388-ziebart-removal/#findComment-260576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 16, 200816 yr comment_260643 I had my car Ziebart back in 1976 when I purchased it, the sticker is still on the back bumper. The stuff does get hard and hard to remove when it's that old. I used WD40 on mine. Spray it on and let it set then use cloth or soft putty knife. I will take many applications of the stuff. I did my engine compartment 20 some years ago and it was a little easier because it was not fully hardened. After the WD40 I used Mothers wax remover to clean the residue off. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/29388-ziebart-removal/#findComment-260643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 16, 200816 yr comment_260647 Two tricks that work: heat or cold.Heat the area up with a torch or heat gun and use a putty knife. I used this method when removing it from my car. Expect to go through copious amounts of your favorite libation as well as it is a timing consuming process.You can also apply dry ice to it, let it sit for a minute or two, and then hit it with a hammger. It will shard up and drop off the car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/29388-ziebart-removal/#findComment-260647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 16, 200816 yr comment_260649 You can also apply dry ice to it, let it sit for a minute or two, and then hit it with a hammger. It will shard up and drop off the car. Perhaps trykflyr can just wait a few months, leave the car outside overnight, and skip the dry ice part. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/29388-ziebart-removal/#findComment-260649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 18, 200816 yr Author comment_260795 that's a thought.....I was scraping ice off the windshield this morning. I'll give the heat gun a shot first. Got the required carbonated malt beverages lined up and ready......thanks ya'll Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/29388-ziebart-removal/#findComment-260795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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