How to get armor off that was glued on?

Tony Hall

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bought my used Jeep it has mag armor went to try to take it off and found that the previous owner glued the mag armor on . Any ideas on how to remove ?
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A heat gun would be my best guess. Heat up the armor and it should cause the glue underneath to weaken to the point where you can get them off. Of course, be prepared for damaged paint underneath.

Some people are real idiots... Can't believe someone glued it on... haha.
 
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A heat gun would be my best guess. Heat up the armor and it should cause the glue underneath to weaken to the point where you can get them off. Of course, be prepared for damaged paint underneath.

Some people are real idiots... Can't believe someone glued it on... haha.
I know Chris , I was pretty bummed out when I first tried to take them off , I tried the heat gun but wasn’t happy with the result because of damage . I’m gonna try WD 40 also going to try a product called Goof Off . Worse comes to worse it’ll go to a body shop . Thanks for the reply
 
Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you have some work ahead of you. Auto grade lacquer thinner works great to remove sticky gunk once you get the panels removed.
 
Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you have some work ahead of you. Auto grade lacquer thinner works great to remove sticky gunk once you get the panels removed.
Thanks Rob , the glue is no longer sticky , it’s hardened but if I do get to that point I’ll try the lacquer thinner . Thanks again
 
Try this......
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IBNJ/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Goo Gone.webp
 
I know Chris , I was pretty bummed out when I first tried to take them off , I tried the heat gun but wasn’t happy with the result because of damage . I’m gonna try WD 40 also going to try a product called Goof Off . Worse comes to worse it’ll go to a body shop . Thanks for the reply

No problem! Goof Off eats through paint in short order, but I don't think you have to worry about that, since the paint under there is probably toast anyways. Man... some people just have no common sense, huh?