masking tape residue - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JayG · 10-19-2007, 04:51 PM

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.

FlatBrokeRacing · 10-19-2007, 05:32 PM

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.

LONGHAIR · 10-19-2007, 07:51 PM

"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.

Dadsredwagon · 10-19-2007, 10:42 PM

try wd-40

cdowns · 10-20-2007, 06:50 AM

lighter fluid

Bishops Trucks · 10-20-2007, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

"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.

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.

**Shock_Me** · 10-22-2007, 11:02 AM

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

Pete

68 short step · 11-05-2007, 02:55 PM

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

Kevin45 · 11-06-2007, 05:39 AM

2nd vote for WD40

chip46wis · 11-08-2007, 05:06 PM

Torch---hey Im kidding!!!!!

Ive used wd40 with good results

impala_631 · 11-09-2007, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

"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.

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

duane67c-10 · 11-18-2007, 07:45 PM

acrysol

ETsC10 · 11-20-2007, 11:56 AM

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...

JayG · 11-29-2007, 10:31 AM

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.

jlaird · 12-12-2007, 07:36 PM

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

10-19-2007, 04:51 PM	#1
JayG Formerly ADHDCARGUY Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DUNCANVILLE, TX Posts: 1,213	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. __________________ Jay 67CHEVY SWB,355, built 700r, 5/7,9",posi 3.50,REAR BAGS,HOOSIERS, A/C. 54CHEVY - BURB, beginning construction(well, i gotta take it apart first!) 36FORD PU - WAITING 38CHEVY - 2DR SD,CHASSIS FINISHED 46CHEVY - BURB - waiting

10-19-2007, 05:32 PM	#2
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	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.

10-19-2007, 07:51 PM	#3
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	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.

10-19-2007, 10:42 PM	#4
Dadsredwagon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Spring,TX Posts: 342	Re: masking tape residue try wd-40

10-20-2007, 06:50 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: masking tape residue lighter fluid __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-22-2007, 11:02 AM	#7
Shock_Me Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 585	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

11-05-2007, 02:55 PM	#8
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: masking tape residue 3m masking tape remover....i bought my aeirasal can at oreillys (red can) works awsome..

11-06-2007, 05:39 AM	#9
Kevin45 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Urbana, Ohio Posts: 591	Re: masking tape residue 2nd vote for WD40 __________________ '93 Silverado Reg. Cab Shortbox .060 over 350 Quick and fun!!!

11-08-2007, 05:06 PM	#10
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	Re: masking tape residue Torch---hey Im kidding!!!!! Ive used wd40 with good results

11-18-2007, 07:45 PM	#12
duane67c-10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: fairview tennessee Posts: 122	Re: masking tape residue acrysol

11-20-2007, 11:56 AM	#13
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: masking tape residue 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...

11-29-2007, 10:31 AM	#14
JayG Formerly ADHDCARGUY Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DUNCANVILLE, TX Posts: 1,213	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. __________________ Jay 67CHEVY SWB,355, built 700r, 5/7,9",posi 3.50,REAR BAGS,HOOSIERS, A/C. 54CHEVY - BURB, beginning construction(well, i gotta take it apart first!) 36FORD PU - WAITING 38CHEVY - 2DR SD,CHASSIS FINISHED 46CHEVY - BURB - waiting

12-12-2007, 07:36 PM	#15
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: masking tape residue 3m adhesive remover works great. You can get it at walmart and its safe on paint.



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