Coating Performance
This easy-to-use blend of solvents won't harm most automotive paint surfaces and also works on glass or vinyl.
3M™ 38081 General Purpose Adhesive Remover, 5 gal Pail, Liquid, Red
3M™ 38081 General Purpose Adhesive Remover, 5 gal Pail, Liquid, Red
SKU:38081
3M · PBE product guide
3M™ 38081 General Purpose Adhesive Remover, 5 gal Pail, Liquid, Red
Our 3M™ adhesive remover lets you quickly remove adhesive, attachment tape, tar and wax from your vehicle's painted surfaces without harmful scraping tools or abrasives. This easy-to-use blend of solvents won't harm most automotive paint surfaces and also works on glass or vinyl. It can also be used during body repair.
THE ESSENTIALS
At a glance
- Product type
- Adhesives & Repair
- Application
- For removing adhesive, tar deposits from exterior vehicle surfaces and paint finishing and detailing
- Available configurations
- 1
- Manufacturer part numbers
- 38081
- Sold by PBE Direct
- 1 selected container
WHY IT WORKS
Why this product
Repair-System Fit
It can also be used during body repair.
Application Behavior
Blend of non-abrasive solvents quickly dissolves adhesive residue
Finished Protection
Safe for use on nearly all cured automotive paints
CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE
Choose the correct repair-system component
- Confirm the exact product role, package, and shop conditions before ordering.
- Use only the activator, hardener, reducer, primer, or companion component named in the current TDS.
- Plan substrate preparation, mix, pot life, flash, film build, and cure as one complete process.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
Options and package details
| MPN | Customer choice | Sold by PBE Direct | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38081 | Single configuration | 1 selected container | 051131380813 |
COMPATIBILITY
Surface and system compatibility
- Confirm the substrate and existing coating are approved in the current manufacturer TDS.
- Do not substitute a visually similar hardener or system component because the mix ratio appears to match.
- Follow the current TDS and SDS for preparation, application, cure, ventilation, and PPE.
QUICK ANSWERS
Common questions
What should I check before ordering 3M™ 38081 General Purpose Adhesive Remover, 5 gal Pail, Liquid, Red?
Confirm the intended use, dimensions, system compatibility, and MPN before ordering.
What arrives when I order one?
One order adds one selected container. The table above shows the exact choice tied to each MPN.
What else do I need before applying it?
Check the current TDS for required hardener, activator, reducer, primer, applicator, and protective equipment. Similar-looking components are not automatically compatible.
What should I verify before using 3M™ 38081 General Purpose Adhesive Remover, 5 gal Pail, Liquid, Red?
Confirm the selected MPN, application, required companion products or accessories, and current 3M instructions before use.
Regular price
$204.99
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$204.99
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- Ships in 1–2 business days from Eugene, OR — solvent-based items ship ground only
- Free ground shipping over $425 · $9.99 under
- Free pickup in Eugene, OR — usually ready in 24 hours
- 30-day returns on unopened, resalable items
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Product features
Product features
Technical details
General
- Part number
- 38081
- Brand
- 3M
- Product type
- Adhesives & Repair
3M™ 38081 General Purpose Adhesive Remover, 5 gal Pail, Liquid, Red
$204.99