vinal roof problems

[mk2escortmad]

i have a mk2 escort that had a vinal roof on, now the previous owner took it okk and has left some of the glue on...how can i get this off and make the roof smooth???

i have started to rub it down and when it felt smooth i primered a part of it, it wasnt until i primered it i noticed it shows through

 

any help will be appreciated

cheeRS

[mk2dk]

I have the same problem on my mk2 Escort Tried some 3M cleaning fluid and it was'nt any good. Will try something more aggresive

[MR "S"]

POSSIBLY TRY A SMALL DROP OF PETROL OR WHITE SPIRIT-CAREFULLY. WORKS ON STICKERS ON GLASS ETC.

[Retro-gone.]

you can buy something called 'tar and glue remover', my son uses it in the car valeting trade so i dare say most valeters use it, thinners will do the job too but will also remove paint and soften vinyl, plastics etc so be carefull if you use it.

[mk2 stu]

If your painting and priming then why not go back to metal ? Use 80 grit tilll the steel grins through then use 180 grit on a DA, Otherwise speak to a vinyl roof fitter they know the best way to take em off

[mk2escortmad]

ideal, cheerS for the help guys, i think i just try to grin and bear it and use a bit more elbow grease lol