Refurbishing our trailer
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Kandee S
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We bought this travel trailer and it has ducks wallpaper boarder we have been pulling it off and now we can't get the sticky glue off. We then want to paint the walls. What can I use?
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Try Goo Gone, denatured alcohol or white vinegar. One of them will work.
MaryStLouis
on Dec 30, 2014
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I have tried all of the items you mentioned, even tried paint remover, all just gums up.
Kandee S
on Dec 30, 2014
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Try Krud Kutter Gloss Off. It's made to degloss painted surfaces without having to sand, but also cleans and preps surface for better paint adhesion.
Shelly
on Dec 30, 2014
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I had the same problem. Removed it with wd40 ( it will smell bad) and the original Motsenbuckers Lift Off. Do not remember where I got it but problem a feed store, tractor supply store, feldman store. It has writing all over the spray can. *sticky, greasy, oily stains, tape remover, Low/no VOC. I have also sprayed it on my hands. Fast and easy.
Gail Aldridge
on Dec 30, 2014
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WD 40 you can get at any auto center.
Cathy Sims
on Dec 30, 2014
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The WD-40 will do it! Did in our camper that had brown,orange and pink flowered wallpaper(UGH-LY!!!!!) Hope it helps! :)
Robin
on Dec 30, 2014
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I've used Dif wallpaper remover for some really tough stuff. Another idea would be a citrus stripper. I'm surprised the Goo gone didn't work. However, Sticky Out by Elmers is my back up and is amazing stuff. It can be found with craft glues and is great stuff. I had sticky stuff all over my hands, and it took it off without hurting my skin. I've also used it to remove sticky caulk residue.
Cynthia H
on Dec 30, 2014
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I tried wd40, finger nail polish remover but will try the krud stuff where can I find this
Kandee S
on Dec 30, 2014
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Dawn dish soap(blue)- 1 good squirt mixed with white vinegar,about 1 at in a spray bottle. Cuts thru anything gooey, or soap scum.
Melissa Yanchuck
on Dec 31, 2014
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Give mayonnaise a try. It will remove tree sap so maybe it will work on the glue. Good luck!
Barb
on Dec 31, 2014
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Messy but just baking soda will remove sticky residue.
Nancy
on Dec 31, 2014
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Hi, I've found that oil of eucalyptus works very well on sticky residue on almost anything. Put it onto a piece of cottonwall and clean in a circular motion. Repeat as necessary
Gail
on Dec 31, 2014
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Good tips. Have used some of these. Goof Off was the only thing that worked to remove black tread marks from a snowblower that somehow bonded with my concrete sealer.
Marion Nesbitt
on Dec 31, 2014
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I used to work for a decorator . We did everything from wallpapering to painting, staining cabinets to faux finishes. Prep is important. You should try washing with ammonia water. It won't take much ammonia. Maybe 1/8 cup for gallon of water. Use rubber gloves . Scrub it off w/ a sponge that has the scratcher on one side . That should work. If not, a wallpaper steam machine will get it off, probably w/ just using water . You can always buy wallpaper removing product to use w/ it, but majority of time the hot steam water works fine . Then wash your walls down w/ the ammonia water to get off any remaining glue before priming /painting . Good luck !
Robin Newlan
on Dec 31, 2014
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what ever cleaner you use try rolling it on with a paint roller, then when still wet scrape off the glue with plastic trowel
Laurie Long
on Dec 31, 2014
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Goof Off or Orange cleaner, then white vinegar in water. I wouldn't use ammonia, too caustic!
Bbe325969
on Jan 01, 2015
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Have you thought of using a wall paper steamer. Just occurred to me I've had all sorts of messes to deal with and the steamer did the trick. That includes removing contact cement that was used to seal edges in one room! You could use one of those flat scrubbie things for dishes to remove it once it's soft.
Marion Nesbitt
on Jan 01, 2015
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Thanks everyone yes I have tried wd40, vinegar water, goof off, dawn soap, tired the trowl idea too. I will get this krud kutter stuff and that will be next.
Kandee S
on Jan 04, 2015
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I have used fabric softener with great success, also vinegar and olive oil for the crud, it was successful for me!
Andi anderson collins
on Jan 04, 2015
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orange oil air freshner spray works on stickum too and smells nice
Crystal Robbins
on Jan 04, 2015
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