Construction Adhesive residue....and removal
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Topic: Construction Adhesive residue....and removal
Posted By: geewizard
Subject: Construction Adhesive residue....and removal
Date Posted: 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. ------------- 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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Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2018 at 5:46pm
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Acetone? ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2018 at 6:21pm
| Goof off night work - just test it somewhere inconspicuous to make sure it doesn't affect the finish. |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2018 at 7:01pm
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Are you talking Goo Gone? Goof off is what I do? ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: PodWa
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2018 at 7:19pm
| 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. |
Posted By: geewizard
Date 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? ------------- 2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB 2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2018 at 7:25pm
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. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |