Cleaning canopy bubble

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Re: Cleaning canopy bubble

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Thanks, Dan and Brian. I’ve used the 3M adhesive cleaner as well on auto stuff. Just wasn’t sure about the acrylic. Good info on Vans site as well. Mineral spirits is safe according to Vans. Surprisingly, the adhesive cleaner would not take it off. I had the canopy stored in rafters of my shop, that stuff cooked on I think

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I have used 3M adhesive remover for many years, on any surface and the only thing that I have found that it affects is the powder coating on the Panther cage. I get it in a pint can from the Auto Parts stores.
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I've used Novus for cleaning & polishing. Not sure how well it would work on adhesive residue though. I've heard a lot of recommendations for mineral spirits for removing things like that.
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I’ve had success removing scratches with the Novus cleaners bought through ACS.
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Cleaning canopy bubble

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Any suggestions on cleaning the acrylic without scratching or dulling? I have residue left from the protective covering that is being stubborn

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