Removing Lamin-X - Focaljet

**grbrgrnzx5** · 06-26-2008, 10:45 PM

Okay, the front of my SVT is covered in that stupid Lamin-X film (hate it). They covered the hood and fronts of the fenders and the fronts of the side view mirrors. I want to remove it, but I don't want to damage anything by pulling it off. I don't figure that it will really harm the paint, but I was thinking about a hair dryer and just working it slowly.

Are there any good clearcoat-safe adhesive removers to get rid of the gum that is sure to get left behind?

**Dimitri** · 06-27-2008, 05:41 AM

Try using "Goo-gone".

**grbrgrnzx5** · 06-27-2008, 11:38 AM

Okay, I was tempted to try it, but didn't know if it would leave a residue or damage clear coat paint. Thanks for the advice.

**zetecgt** · 06-27-2008, 05:44 PM

Wait....is it Lamin-X or is it just a 3M clear bra?

dave.

**grbrgrnzx5** · 06-27-2008, 06:17 PM

Ummm...didn't know that there was a difference. How can I tell?

**4rd Toys** · 06-27-2008, 08:20 PM

There should be some type of logo imprinted in the corners of each plastic/clear section. If it does not show any- I would assume its 3-M.

Curious....
I have never seen an actual vehicle with the "clear bra" installed. Is it starting to fade? Or is it showing swirl marks/scratches?
Those clear bras aren't cheap in price due to the labor that's req'd to install them.
Maybe post a pic & take a survey of opinions from fellow members.

**Liquid_02_ZX3** · 06-28-2008, 01:00 AM

Those clear bras always look good in my opinion. Haven't seen one peel or yellow yet.

**kimbo305** · 06-28-2008, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grbrgrnzx5

Okay, I was tempted to try it, but didn't know if it would leave a residue or damage clear coat paint. Thanks for the advice.

It's safe for clearcoats and paint. It takes quite a bit of of work to wipe goo off, though.

**ZX3autoxtasy** · 06-29-2008, 05:24 PM

I honestly would get a pro to remove it.

Lamin X is SSSTTTRRROOONNNGGG. And I would worry about it ripping pain off the car. It takes alot of muscle to get it off....trust me. Maybe call them? I think you'd need to heat it up first.

Either way, it took me a good 2hrs to get the Lamin-X and associated glue goo off my headlights.

**zetecgt** · 06-30-2008, 07:22 AM

It it's just the simple 3M clear bra, it will peel off fairly easily with no damage to the paint.....

dave.

**bigted84** · 07-02-2008, 04:16 PM

ok stupid question? why would u wanna remove it? its protection for your paint

**grbrgrnzx5** · 07-03-2008, 09:48 AM

I want to remove it because it is starting to peel on the hood and fenders, and the previous owner of the car apparently liked to bump into things with the mirrors since there are blemishes, like where the plastic got stretched out a bit and shows up as a milky white. I just don't like it. I may remove and replace it, but for now the pieces that are on there are not in very good shape, in my opinion.

**tonymh** · 07-03-2008, 03:27 PM

3M adhesive remover with some soap and water

**grbrgrnzx5** · 07-03-2008, 03:35 PM

I'm thinking about using brillo pads, steel bristle brushes, and a butane torch.

**tonymh** · 07-03-2008, 03:40 PM

Brushed aluminium looks good on the hood. LOL

**bigted84** · 07-06-2008, 06:56 AM

oh i was just curious why u were removing it

**zetecgt** · 07-07-2008, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grbrgrnzx5

I'm thinking about using brillo pads, steel bristle brushes, and a butane torch.

DO IT YOU PANSY!

dave.

06-26-2008, 10:45 PM	#1
grbrgrnzx5 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Olympia Washington Posts: 1,366	Removing Lamin-X Okay, the front of my SVT is covered in that stupid Lamin-X film (hate it). They covered the hood and fronts of the fenders and the fronts of the side view mirrors. I want to remove it, but I don't want to damage anything by pulling it off. I don't figure that it will really harm the paint, but I was thinking about a hair dryer and just working it slowly. Are there any good clearcoat-safe adhesive removers to get rid of the gum that is sure to get left behind? __________________ Lookin' fast in the slow lane RIP, Jellybean (11/16/2001-6/16/2008)...you will be greatly missed. 2003 Infra Red ZX3 SVT-Totally stock...FOR NOW!

06-27-2008, 05:41 AM	#2
Dimitri TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada Posts: 128	Re: Removing Lamin-X Try using "Goo-gone". __________________ 2007 Pitch Black ZX3. Street Appearance Package, 17" EAP rims, Eibach Sportlines, F2 Sideskirts, 20% Tint.

06-27-2008, 11:38 AM	#3
grbrgrnzx5 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Olympia Washington Posts: 1,366	Re: Removing Lamin-X Okay, I was tempted to try it, but didn't know if it would leave a residue or damage clear coat paint. Thanks for the advice. __________________ Lookin' fast in the slow lane RIP, Jellybean (11/16/2001-6/16/2008)...you will be greatly missed. 2003 Infra Red ZX3 SVT-Totally stock...FOR NOW!

06-27-2008, 05:44 PM	#4
zetecgt EXTREME douche pickle! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: $@N @NT0N10, T3X@$ Posts: 6,990	Re: Removing Lamin-X Wait....is it Lamin-X or is it just a 3M clear bra? dave. __________________ Ford Owners Club of San Antonio Oh! Don't mind me. I'm just upping my post count..... x p Making people reply with "WTF" since 2004

06-27-2008, 06:17 PM	#5
grbrgrnzx5 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Olympia Washington Posts: 1,366	Re: Removing Lamin-X Ummm...didn't know that there was a difference. How can I tell? __________________ Lookin' fast in the slow lane RIP, Jellybean (11/16/2001-6/16/2008)...you will be greatly missed. 2003 Infra Red ZX3 SVT-Totally stock...FOR NOW!

06-27-2008, 08:20 PM	#6
4rd Toys Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Location: In the Driver Seat Posts: 43	Re: Removing Lamin-X There should be some type of logo imprinted in the corners of each plastic/clear section. If it does not show any- I would assume its 3-M. Curious.... I have never seen an actual vehicle with the "clear bra" installed. Is it starting to fade? Or is it showing swirl marks/scratches? Those clear bras aren't cheap in price due to the labor that's req'd to install them. Maybe post a pic & take a survey of opinions from fellow members.

06-28-2008, 01:00 AM	#7
Liquid_02_ZX3 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 808	Re: Removing Lamin-X Those clear bras always look good in my opinion. Haven't seen one peel or yellow yet. __________________ '02 Liquid ZX3 Power Premium MTX 4-1 header, custom 2 1/2" flex and catback, CAI, custom Eibach Springs, KYB AGX's, painted 6 spokers, 225/50/ZR16's, B&M sts, Hurst knob, SVT cluster, Scangauge II, vac/boost & AFR gauges, 5% tint all arround, projectors with halo's, tail light covers, (2)12" Audiopipes w/3k watt amp, Jensen VM9512 headunit.

06-29-2008, 05:24 PM	#9
ZX3autoxtasy Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: atlanta Posts: 4,388	Re: Removing Lamin-X I honestly would get a pro to remove it. Lamin X is SSSTTTRRROOONNNGGG. And I would worry about it ripping pain off the car. It takes alot of muscle to get it off....trust me. Maybe call them? I think you'd need to heat it up first. Either way, it took me a good 2hrs to get the Lamin-X and associated glue goo off my headlights. __________________ 2008 Specialized Tarmac:: 0.0mpg with more carbon than your Focus. Pure. Power. 2007 Ridley Crossbow: Beware. It terrorizes the unpaved and singletrack running trails that your loved ones frequent. 2004 Pitch Black 5spd 2.0L(Z) ZX3: Eibach Pro-Kit Springs, Eibach Pro-Kit Dampers, Brembo Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, H&R 24mm Rear Swaybar, P-51 Shims, Focus-Sport Cool-Flo, Focus-Sport front & rear stress bar, MBRP Cat-Back, [Track] 15'' Steelies with 205/50/15 Falken Azeni RT-615's,[Street]UK ST200 Mondeo Wheels w/ Toyo Proxes 4 215/45/17's, Quantum Audio 12''/Quantum 800w Amp, Custom Ported Box, SVT Lip, and tons of other stuff...

06-30-2008, 07:22 AM	#10
zetecgt EXTREME douche pickle! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: $@N @NT0N10, T3X@$ Posts: 6,990	Re: Removing Lamin-X It it's just the simple 3M clear bra, it will peel off fairly easily with no damage to the paint..... dave. __________________ Ford Owners Club of San Antonio Oh! Don't mind me. I'm just upping my post count..... x p Making people reply with "WTF" since 2004

07-02-2008, 04:16 PM	#11
bigted84 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: harrisonville, pennsylvania Posts: 347	Re: Removing Lamin-X ok stupid question? why would u wanna remove it? its protection for your paint

07-03-2008, 09:48 AM	#12
grbrgrnzx5 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Olympia Washington Posts: 1,366	Re: Removing Lamin-X I want to remove it because it is starting to peel on the hood and fenders, and the previous owner of the car apparently liked to bump into things with the mirrors since there are blemishes, like where the plastic got stretched out a bit and shows up as a milky white. I just don't like it. I may remove and replace it, but for now the pieces that are on there are not in very good shape, in my opinion. __________________ Lookin' fast in the slow lane RIP, Jellybean (11/16/2001-6/16/2008)...you will be greatly missed. 2003 Infra Red ZX3 SVT-Totally stock...FOR NOW!

07-03-2008, 03:27 PM	#13
tonymh Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toledo, Wa Posts: 46	Re: Removing Lamin-X 3M adhesive remover with some soap and water __________________ Liquid Grey 2006 ZX4 SES

07-03-2008, 03:35 PM	#14
grbrgrnzx5 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Olympia Washington Posts: 1,366	Re: Removing Lamin-X I'm thinking about using brillo pads, steel bristle brushes, and a butane torch. __________________ Lookin' fast in the slow lane RIP, Jellybean (11/16/2001-6/16/2008)...you will be greatly missed. 2003 Infra Red ZX3 SVT-Totally stock...FOR NOW!

07-03-2008, 03:40 PM	#15
tonymh Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toledo, Wa Posts: 46	Re: Removing Lamin-X Brushed aluminium looks good on the hood. LOL __________________ Liquid Grey 2006 ZX4 SES

07-06-2008, 06:56 AM	#16
bigted84 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: harrisonville, pennsylvania Posts: 347	Re: Removing Lamin-X oh i was just curious why u were removing it

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