Enclosed trailer exterior panels

[Lightningmike]

So some of my non riveted exterior panels are not sticking to the other panel anymore. Looks like some kind of double sided tape just where they overlap. Wondering if anyone knows the best way to get the old stuff off and clean surface ready for new.

I was hoping not to take panels off as I can get an inch or 2 gap. I was going to try some gorilla or alien tape once cleaned up.

Just having a tough time removing the old.

 

[TROLLCAT]

heat gun maybe help in removal

 

[Lightningmike]

heat gun maybe help in removal

Been trying that. Got a knife in there and angled blade but it's sketchy as hell

 

[Nypex1000]

So some of my non riveted exterior panels are not sticking to the other panel anymore. Looks like some kind of double sided tape just where they overlap. Wondering if anyone knows the best way to get the old stuff off and clean surface ready for new.

I was hoping not to take panels off as I can get an inch or 2 gap. I was going to try some gorilla or alien tape once cleaned up.

Just having a tough time removing the old.View attachment 255920

Ron, from Paradis Motor Sports, might know as he has repaired many trailers in the past. 780-970-4940.

 

[Lightningmike]

Ron, from Paradis Motor Sports, might know as he has repaired many trailers in the past. 780-970-4940.

Thanks!

 

[TylerG]

Ron, from Paradis Motor Sports, might know as he has repaired many trailers in the past. 780-970-4940.

Ron would be my first call on this too Mike.......

 

[puddle]

Ron has my trailer in his shop right now. Swapping all the exterior panels to get rid of the rust (aluminum panels on a steel frame). Upgrading from rusted rivets to taped seams.
Ron’s your goto guy for trailers.

 

[Beer Slayer]

I use a product called "SUPER-SOL" by Well-worth for removing adhesive.
Rubber gloves, soak a rag and apply, use a plastic scraper...metal scrapers scratch paint.
3M makes a panel bond tape for repairs

 

[Lightningmike]

I use a product called "SUPER-SOL" by Well-worth for removing adhesive.
Rubber gloves, soak a rag and apply, use a plastic scraper...metal scrapers scratch paint.
3M makes a panel bond tape for repairs

Thanks. Probably a body shop be the best place to find that?

 

[Lightningmike]

Thanks for the help guys. Big shout out to Ron. I called him and he gave me some tips. Think we got it the weak panels fixed up. Seems to be holding good.

 

[Bernoff]

Now you have to reveal how it was done for the rest of us PLEASE.

 

[Lightningmike]

So the old tape was stuck to the backside of the overlap panel. Ron suggested (and he is right) that the panels should be removed to do a proper job. I had one panel in middle of each side of 28' trailer. I did not take panel off. ( Lazy azz)

I was able to get a 25mm exacto knife and slowly scrape the old tape off. Kinda like filleting a fish. Then used goo gone and let sit a bit. Scraped again until as clean as I could get it. Run a small sand block over both surfaces and then cleaned with 99% isopropyl alcohol.

Got some good 3M body molding tape and put it back on. Seems to be sticking as good as new.

 

[Bernoff]

Thank you . As you use trailer it would be nice to know how it worked out with a few road miles on it.

 

[Lightningmike]

Thank you . As you use trailer it would be nice to know how it worked out with a few road miles on it.

If it does not hold I will admit my defeat and post it here. If you don't hear... no news is good news. Lol