How to remove duct tape?

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johnson

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A friend used duct tape and plastic bags to cover up his window last week when the window mechanism broke. When he took it off, it left a lot of tape behind and im wondering what could remove it? I got a quart of Goo Gone today but am scared to use it on the paint when I did a search and found that it softens up paint. Would it be OK when used on the window and trim? BTW, the threads (# pattern) are still stuck to the adhesive.
 
if u ever need to do that again, put masking tape down first then use the ducktape to on the plastick and masking tape. this way, u get the strentgh of duck tape and the easy off of masking tape:up
 
jchetty said:
if u ever need to do that again, put masking tape down first then use the ducktape to on the plastick and masking tape. this way, u get the strentgh of duck tape and the easy off of masking tape:up
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Wont the duct tape still stick to the other parts it touches?



:nixweiss
 
jchetty said:
if u ever need to do that again, put masking tape down first then use the ducktape to on the plastick and masking tape. this way, u get the strentgh of duck tape and the easy off of masking tape:up
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It wasnt me.



thevolvoguy said:
Wont the duct tape still stick to the other parts it touches?



:nixweiss
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The duct tape will stick to the masking tape and the bag, and the masking tape will stick to the paint.
 
its not uncommon for body shops to put masking tape on body parts when mounting them, if the parts smack 2gether the paint is ruined. usually the body shop will use a roller or something else so the masking tape doesnt adhere as much. when i take off my bumper, i always put masking tape just in case i accidentaly:D smack the body parts when mounting.:xyxthumbs
 
If there are still bits of tape, try using a hair dryer, if its just residue left behind, use an adhesive remover thats meant for cars, but don't try and buff to hard, if it doesnt come off, let the adhesive remover sit on there longer and repeat the process.
 
Here's a pic of it. Goo gone removed the residue that was on the left side, but didnt seem to work on the chrome part.



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YUK! That is some kinda ugly. :( If it were I, I'd be breaking out the heavy artillery, which (for me) would be lighter fluid. (Yeah, I know I've recommended that before. And I know it's not good in the long term. But .... sheesh .. that is gross stuff FNG has to deal with.)
 
Im gonna go find some lighter fluid tomorrow (containing naptha). Should I try to heat it up with a blow dryer first?
 
Hey, I'm just blowin' smoke here, making it up as I go along. (Well, not completely, because I have used lighter fluid on similar problems.) First, I would try just the plain ol' fluid. If it doesn't take care of the problem, then, yeah, I'd apply a LITTLE (gradually) heat. But I don't have nearly as much experience as some of the other Autopians, so can you wait and see what others may say tomorrow? (Lots of them are asleep already.)
 
Stoners bug & tar remover or stoners Xenit will remove that



I think the Xenit is a little stronger and might work better, but it

can remove clear coat so be sure not to spray it on the paint.



If you have some on the paint then you will need to use stoners bug & tar remover.



Here is the link



http://www.moreshine.com/



hope this helps, you can also call the 800 # and they will help you out as well

NYD
 
I will try lighter fluid first, then the Stoner's products if it doesnt get it out. These are all safe for rubber, right?
 
Guess that means I have to spend more money :(. Tarminator or Xenit? I just spent almost $150 in 3 days week and I dont have a job.
 
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