Decal Glue removal? Options

[rave2n]

Hello all, I've googled my brain out to find a way to remove the decal glue, but it seems there is a million ways, but non say are 100% sure of safety to the exsisting paint/coat. I removed the vinyl part via heat gun, some of the decal was so old it just fell off, some peeled.

So I ask you experienced ladies and gentlemen, how in the heck do you remove that damn glue, without hurting the exsisting paint.

I went to a local store and they suggested rubbing compound, which worked wonders on the oxidation, didn't even touch the decal glue, even after 10 mins of rubbing it like crazy, nothing changed. Since everyone here is more then familiar with the paint jobs on our celi's i figured someone might have a good idea. Thank you in advance!


Side Note: Touch-up pens suck. Alot.

[rave2n]

Alrighty, cooking oil failed...horribly. Took off the wax, but left the decal glue untouched. No worries though, needed another coat anyway after the rubbing compound. I rubbed in with a medium tuffness cloth for 10 mins, no change.

The decal i'm talking about, is with my ST is came with these small red double lines from back to front. When purchased some pieces were gone, and others were flaking off. So i decided to take the whole thing off. Vinyl was no issue, but this concrete glue they used is immortal. It looks a whole lot better without the red flaking, but I want the resin glue off aswell, trying to acquire a clean look with this oldie.

This glue has been sunbaked for 15 years. I tried rubbing compound, but was informed the only way that might work is with a buffer. There has to be a simplier solution to taking off old glue. Going to try Goo Gone tomorrow, hopefully it won't damage the clearcoat...gunna try inside the hatchback close down first to see what it does. Keep the ideas coming, i'm willing to be a test subject!