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geewizard 
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Joined: 16 Apr 2017 Location: Spokane Online Status: Offline Posts: 347 |
 Topic: Construction Adhesive residue....and removalPosted: 05 Jun 2018 at 4:06pm |
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Our 177 has numerous construction adhesive blobs, streaks, and fingerprints on one of the front wall/ceiling panels. These are left over from manufacturing. They seems to be getting more noticeable as the unit ages. And yes, we missed them when we did the walk-through since they were barely visible then.
Any suggestions on how to remove that stuff? I've tried brake cleaner, rubbing alcohol, DEET bug spray so far. |
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2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB
2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC |
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lostagain
Senior Member
Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2587 |
Posted: 05 Jun 2018 at 5:46pm |
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Acetone?
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Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
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Ben Herman
Senior Member
Joined: 26 Apr 2018 Location: Gr Junction, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 355 |
Posted: 08 Jun 2018 at 6:21pm |
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Goof off night work - just test it somewhere inconspicuous to make sure it doesn't affect the finish.
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 08 Jun 2018 at 7:01pm |
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Are you talking Goo Gone? Goof off is what I do?
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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PodWa
Newbie 
Joined: 11 Oct 2016 Location: Cheney, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 36 |
Posted: 08 Jun 2018 at 7:19pm |
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I had this same problem with my 2017 RP-179. I used some mineral spirits in the attempt to remove the adhesive. The mineral spirits did make subtle changes to the interior finish where I applied it and rubbed the surface. I thought that mineral spirits would be less aggressive than acetone or Goof Off. My point is, test carefully before using solvents on any part of the interior of your pod.
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geewizard
Senior Member
Joined: 16 Apr 2017 Location: Spokane Online Status: Offline Posts: 347 |
Posted: 09 Jun 2018 at 9:09am |
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I contacted Forest River. They suggested Goo B Gone or acetone. I tried both and neither did anything.
I'm thinking I need to paint over the glue or replace the panel. Forest River said to contact the parts department for a new panel. BUT.....that means removing molding and such. I wonder how much damage to adjacent surfaces I'll do removing it. I need to do something because every time I step into the RPod, I get pissed that the factory workers did that AND I didn't see it on the dealer walk-through. Any ideas? |
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2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB
2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC |
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lostagain
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Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2587 |
Posted: 09 Jun 2018 at 7:25pm |
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Get a really cool poster of a scene in the Alaska wilderness and glue it to the wall.
 It'll make your Pod feel much more spacious in addition to hiding the glue stain.
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Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
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Construction Adhesive residue....and removal