Duct tape

GreekPower · 08-31-07, 05:12 PM

How in the world do I remove duct tape glue from my paint? Lets just say I have it on my roof

Its on some glass (came off) and rubber (came off) but for the life of me I can't get it off with goo-gone. What should I use pat?

Stevec · 08-31-07, 08:18 PM

I haven't tried this, but...

"If the tape is not too old you can try heating it up with a hair blow dryer till it's warm, then slowly pull it back against itself to pull it off. Use something like Goo Gone to remove any residue. Actually any paint cleaner will work also if you already have some.

If the duct tape is dried out and now crinkly then pull off what you can and then use Goo Gone to to soften the mess that's left and scrape it off with a plastic razor blade or your finger nail If there's a lot of residue to be remove your finger/finger nail will get sore. (been there done that)"

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91LSMAN · 09-01-07, 12:08 AM

Goof Off, Chemical polish, scrape with your fingernail.

Recently my dad bought a 2003 Ford Lightning that had a decal on the bed cover. We slowly chipped away at it, then got the residue off with goof off, then I polished the area with a chemical polish to smooth things out.

GreekPower · 09-01-07, 02:45 AM

wouldnt goof off harm the clear coat (make it hazy) I have some but was afraid to try it out. damn glue is barely a week old but got rained and was in the sun so who knows, I just gotta get it off.

91LSMAN · 09-01-07, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GreekPower

wouldnt goof off harm the clear coat (make it hazy) I have some but was afraid to try it out. damn glue is barely a week old but got rained and was in the sun so who knows, I just gotta get it off.

I've used goof off when rebadging both Legends and had no problem, but I did polish afterwards.

celeb1 · 09-01-07, 01:11 PM

Try WD 40,will not harm finish.Light rubbing with soft cloth,not paper towels!!!

smaster · 09-01-07, 02:04 PM

I had the same problem, when the rear window was broken into to steal the radio when the car was owned by the previous owner, he used a massive amounts of duct-tape to keep the wind out when driving down the freeway.

So, I used brake cleaner fluid, works like a charm, got it off the rubber and the paint just fine. just needs a little bit of elbow grease and apply lots of blake cleaner fluid.

Oyabun · 09-01-07, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by smaster

I had the same problem, when the rear window was broken into to steal the radio when the car was owned by the previous owner, he used a massive amounts of duct-tape to keep the window out when driving down the freeway.

So, I used brake cleaner fluid, works like a charm, got it off the rubber and the paint just fine. just needs a little bit of elbow grease and apply lots of blake cleaner fluid.

DO NOT USE BRAKE CLEANER!!!!!! It is acetone based and WILL eat paint!!! I use rubbing alcohol and a clean soft rag. afterwards I wax. GOOF OFF works too but it too is caustic and can eat paint!! Just use it sparingly and be careful!!

WAJO22 · 09-02-07, 01:03 AM

Don't forget about vinegar mixed with water; it works.

smaster · 09-02-07, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Oyabun

DO NOT USE BRAKE CLEANER!!!!!! It is acetone based and WILL eat paint!!! I use rubbing alcohol and a clean soft rag. afterwards I wax. GOOF OFF works too but it too is caustic and can eat paint!! Just use it sparingly and be careful!!

my paint and rubber looks fine after cleaning the duct tape gunk off.
But I dont have a "perfect" paint job either.

GreekPower · 09-02-07, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAJO22

Don't forget about vinegar mixed with water; it works.

really? anyone care to back this up?

91LSMAN · 09-02-07, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekPower

really? anyone care to back this up?

I've heard of it for water spots, but it didn't work for me when I tried it.

08-31-07, 05:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
GreekPower Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 10,458 Car 1: 1992 Acura L"S" Sedan Car 2: 1991 3/S Turbo's 2x Car 3: 2005 Grand Prix iTrader: (13)	Duct tape How in the world do I remove duct tape glue from my paint? Lets just say I have it on my roof Its on some glass (came off) and rubber (came off) but for the life of me I can't get it off with goo-gone. What should I use pat?

08-31-07, 08:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stevec Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lake Forest CA Posts: 259 Car 1: 1995 White LegendLL iTrader: (0)	I haven't tried this, but... "If the tape is not too old you can try heating it up with a hair blow dryer till it's warm, then slowly pull it back against itself to pull it off. Use something like Goo Gone to remove any residue. Actually any paint cleaner will work also if you already have some. If the duct tape is dried out and now crinkly then pull off what you can and then use Goo Gone to to soften the mess that's left and scrape it off with a plastic razor blade or your finger nail If there's a lot of residue to be remove your finger/finger nail will get sore. (been there done that)" http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/thread/30875.aspx __________________

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91LSMAN I like shiny Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 14,876 Car 1: 91 LS Coupe (Mine) Car 2: 94 LS Coupe (Bro's) iTrader: (4)	Goof Off, Chemical polish, scrape with your fingernail. Recently my dad bought a 2003 Ford Lightning that had a decal on the bed cover. We slowly chipped away at it, then got the residue off with goof off, then I polished the area with a chemical polish to smooth things out. __________________ I drive this and still have more posts than YOU

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celeb1 LIVING LEGEND Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: TWILIGHT ZONE Posts: 10 Car 1: 1986 Legend iTrader: (0)	Duct Tape adhesive removal. Try WD 40,will not harm finish.Light rubbing with soft cloth,not paper towels!!! __________________ BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR....... YOU MAY GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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smaster Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 23 Car 1: 1991 Acura Legend LS iTrader: (0)	I had the same problem, when the rear window was broken into to steal the radio when the car was owned by the previous owner, he used a massive amounts of duct-tape to keep the wind out when driving down the freeway. So, I used brake cleaner fluid, works like a charm, got it off the rubber and the paint just fine. just needs a little bit of elbow grease and apply lots of blake cleaner fluid. Last edited by smaster : 09-03-07 at 03:37 AM. Reason: spelling

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GreekPower Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 10,458 Car 1: 1992 Acura L"S" Sedan Car 2: 1991 3/S Turbo's 2x Car 3: 2005 Grand Prix iTrader: (13)	wouldnt goof off harm the clear coat (make it hazy) I have some but was afraid to try it out. damn glue is barely a week old but got rained and was in the sun so who knows, I just gotta get it off.

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WAJO22 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: atlanta Posts: 155 iTrader: (0)	Don't forget about vinegar mixed with water; it works.

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