masking tape residue
 

I've a couple of places on my truck where there is the leftover sticky from masking tape that was left on tooo long (I know, my fault). I'm not great at this detailing stuff, but I would like to get this sticky stuff off the truck. I even tried a little lacker thinner and didn't do much good. The paints far from perfect and I've driven "pinky" almost 5,000 mi since I pulled out of the driveway to head to the MO meet at BOSSES. Thanks! Any help will be appreciated.

Re: masking tape residue
 

Isopropyl Alcohol from the medicine cab. will work. If you don't feel comfortable with that, I think a rubbing compound will do the same thing.

Re: masking tape residue
 

"Goof-off" "Goo-gone" whichever one you can get locally. You should be able to find them at a home improvement store, hardware store, or maybe even the corner grocery store. Either will remove tape residue w/o hurting what's underneath.

Re: masking tape residue
 

try wd-40

Re: masking tape residue
 

lighter fluid

Re: masking tape residue
 

I agree, I use this stuff all the time in cinstruction work and I used on my truck when I removed the stick on pinstripes.

Re: masking tape residue
 

I agree with CDowns. Ronsonol lighter fluid. Been using it for years on glue residue. Let it soak in a little first.

Pete

Re: masking tape residue
 

3m masking tape remover....i bought my aeirasal can at oreillys (red can) works awsome..

Re: masking tape residue
 

2nd vote for WD40:metal:

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Torch---hey Im kidding!!!!! :rolleyes: Ive used wd40 with good results

Re: masking tape residue
 

x2 and next time use the green or blue 3m tape:metal:

Re: masking tape residue
 

acrysol

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IMO -- a good approach to cleaning anything is to work from mild to wild. Paint thinner (mineral spirits), lighter fluid, tranny fluid, rubbing alcohol or even butter should work given a bit of patience. Goof-off and similar products have such an aggressive mix of solvents that you stand a much greater chance of damage. I would think the goal is to break the bond between the old adhesive and the paint..not to actually melt the stuff.

...just my thoughts on the matter...

Re: masking tape residue
 

First I tried lacquer thinner then the alcohol. I think the problem was with my patience! In this day of "lightening fast" computers, I've come to expect everything to be fast. Of course, my ADHD issue does NOT help! Bought the "goof-off", but before I got a chance to use it, I had the new cowl hood painted and the guy ended up detailing the truck! Stuff is all gone! Thanks guys for the suggestions.:)

Re: masking tape residue
 

3m adhesive remover works great. You can get it at walmart and its safe on paint.