Duck Tape Residue

Jul 24, 2006 13 Replies

What is the best way of removing duck tape residue on the paint of a newer pickup without damaging the paint?



Try vegetable oil. Randy

WD-40

Gunner

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Goo Gone

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It was recommended to me by 3M tech support for removing their Super 77 spray adhesive. If that fails try setting it on fire.

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Boris Mohar

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void _-void-_ in the obvious place

Safety Klean, or parts washer solvent Bug & Tar remover

Mineral spirits. It's not hot enough to damage the paint.

Lighter fluid (which is naptha). I use Ronson.

Joe Gwinn

I WAS gonna' say "wire brush" as expected!

Light mineral spirits, paint thinner, lighter fluid, VM&P naptha(my choice) will all work, unless it's been baked on by the sun, then you may have some troubles. There's some citrus-based adhesive removers that I haven't tried personally, but seem to work pretty well from reports.

Stan

Thanks for all your responses. RBW

I'd second WD-40. As far as I'm concerned, that's it's only use -- getting sticky stuff off metal.

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