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Welcome to the forum Yes, the area where the 3M tape will be adhering to should be clean and free from oil, grime and wax. There's products you can pick up at any auto store that will work well.

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Choosing cleaning solution

As you may know, high quality adhesives are designed to create an excellent bond on clean, smooth, weather resistant surfaces that are free of grease, wax, and also silicone. In order to achieve a long lasting bond however; the surfaces must be thoroughly prepared.

A majority of experts recommend using isopropyl alcohol on the surface then wiping it with a clean cloth.