new 4runner and cant get this off.

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gordi

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So this is a 2013 4runner sr5 and we just bought it, i thought it was just over spray from the Armour all they did when they took it in. I should of ran my hand over it but i didnt really notice it. Anyways its hard, like rock hard and is clear, it reminds me of super glue but im unsure what it is. I tried heat from a blow drier and that didnt change it at all. I tried goof off which didnt seem to do anything either. im unsure if this is vinyl or abs plastic or what so any insight there would be good. Here are some pictures. Also yes i know it looks like some ones warm spray!!:lol:

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I'm thinking you have two choices:

1. Go back where you bought it and see if they will do anything for you (might be from previous owner though).
2. Take a trip to Moab and leave your windows down. You'll have so much red dirt everywhere that you will never get off, that you won't notice it anymore!
 
Lay a hot damp rag on it. If it is sugar based that will soften it. If it does not do the trick then it will take a solvent of some type.
 
1engineer said:
Lay a hot damp rag on it. If it is sugar based that will soften it. If it does not do the trick then it will take a solvent of some type.
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tried a blow dryer but i can try the hot damp rag. Also anyone know what kind of plastic the dash is made of i dont wanna melt a hole in it with a solvent.
 
If Goof Off won't tackle it and you're looking at the dash (looks like it), that's a bit concerning. It has to be pretty substantial, like super glue or Gorilla glue. I'd go back where you bought it. At least, find out what it is, then you'll have a better chance of removing it without doing any more damage.
 
blastersix said:
If Goof Off won't tackle it and you're looking at the dash (looks like it), that's a bit concerning. It has to be pretty substantial, like super glue or Gorilla glue. I'd go back where you bought it. At least, find out what it is, then you'll have a better chance of removing it without doing any more damage.
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i bought it used at a dealer and im not sure they know since they got it as a trade from another dealer. I guess i could ask them.
 
I've found some pretty amazing detail "How To" videos on YouTube. Couldn't hurt to start with, "how to get super glue off interior plastic" and see what crops up. :eek:
 
blastersix said:
I've found some pretty amazing detail "How To" videos on YouTube. Couldn't hurt to start with, "how to get super glue off interior plastic" and see what crops up. :eek:
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thanks i will try that. still unsure if its super glue or what? i may have to try a lick test haha!
 
Acetone dissolves super glue (slowly). Acetone is safe on most but not all plastics that I have used it on and is a pretty versatile solvent. Test in an inconspicuous spot as usual of course :)
 
2014 Warthog said:
Acetone dissolves super glue (slowly). Acetone is safe on most but not all plastics that I have used it on and is a pretty versatile solvent. Test in an inconspicuous spot as usual of course :)
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Yikes. I'll counter point that argument and say the Acetone is pretty aggressive on most plastics, either dissolving or discoloring. Before jumping right to acetone, work your way up from the milder solvents like Simple Green, that Orange (citrus) stuff, 70% Isopropyl, 94% Isopropyl, Acetone.

And it might be wise to test in an inconspicuous place first to check if it'll melt or discolor the plastic.
 
blurple said:
Yikes. I'll counter point that argument and say the Acetone is pretty aggressive on most plastics, either dissolving or discoloring. Before jumping right to acetone, work your way up from the milder solvents like Simple Green, that Orange (citrus) stuff, 70% Isopropyl, 94% Isopropyl, Acetone.

And it might be wise to test in an inconspicuous place first to check if it'll melt or discolor the plastic.
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That dash material does seem rather easy to screw up - and that debris seems like it is on there pretty good (whatever it is!). I'd proceed with excruciating caution using any type of cleaner/solvent/whatever. I've only used a damp cloth on my dash - looks like new after a wipe down...

:cool:
 
Randyman... said:
That dash material does seem rather easy to screw up - and that debris seems like it is on there pretty good (whatever it is!). I'd proceed with excruciating caution using any type of cleaner/solvent/whatever. I've only used a damp cloth on my dash - looks like new after a wipe down...

:cool:
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wish that was my case! my tacoma is spotless! dealer has a interior god coming to take care of it and fix the problem. Hopefully he can figure it out
 
I'm going to go on a limb here and say check your rear-view mirror and other things above that area of the dash and look for a sloppy repair.

Looking at the droplets (see how they are flatter and less flat as they expand from the source?) as best I can see in the pics I am going to say epoxy or hot glue gun repair done very haphazardly.
 
2014 Warthog said:
Acetone dissolves super glue (slowly). Acetone is safe on most but not all plastics that I have used it on and is a pretty versatile solvent. Test in an inconspicuous spot as usual of course :)
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Stronger plastics resistant to corrosive affects should be fine. Agree, test in an inconspicuous spot.
 
If it is crazy glue, and the dealer can't get it off, try this stuff in an inconspicuous area FIRST, and if it doesn't damage, soften or discolor the test area, try it on one spot, then move on:

UN-CURE Cyanoacrylate Debonder 1oz (hlc161) Hobbylinc CA Super Glue Debonder

Its smelly but works to remove cyanoacrilate glues very well. Any hobby store, especially ones that deals with R/C models will have it.

Again, make sure you test it first! It doesn't damage hobby plastics, but who knows what the dash is made of.

You may need to rub the stuff in (it could get warm from the chemical reaction, when I use it on my fingers, it gets very warm depending on how much glue I've gotten on my fingers!), then wipe with a soaked paper towel or rag.
 
Blitzkrieg said:
I'm going to go on a limb here and say check your rear-view mirror and other things above that area of the dash and look for a sloppy repair.

Looking at the droplets (see how they are flatter and less flat as they expand from the source?) as best I can see in the pics I am going to say epoxy or hot glue gun repair done very haphazardly.
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no sunroof or issues with the windshield or headliner? things barely used and brand new basically. possibly epoxy but this had to be pretty viscous at one point based on the spray and epoxy usually isnt.
 
Update: dealer is having a guy take a look at it this weekend, based on pictures and that its a new windshield from the dealer since it had a chip in it, possibly the glue but unsure. Ill keep you posted.
 
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