Masking Tape

lenny

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Anyone know of the best way to remove the masking tape or more to the point ,the glue that sticks to body/paintwork.
I,ve been scratching away for ages with my fingernails:eek:, and just thought:rolleyes:, there must be a better way to speed this up:eek:;).

Thanks in anticipation:)
 
Lenny,

Yes white spirit should do the job. However, in future you will find it easier to remove it if you use LOW TACK masking tape which you will get at a decorators shop.

Len
 
Hi Lenny, Ive always used a touch of white spirit on a soft cloth to remove stuff like this, I,m no expert, but its worked for me, good luck....Bob
 
Thanks all for the kind response, whilst waiting for the first reply I went back out and tried the white spirits on a sponge and Yes it seems to work;), and I think you,re right LOC about using a low tack tape cos I got this stuff from a Pound shop with no label on it and it sticks like SH*T to a blanket:eek::D.

That,ll teach me:eek:
 
Lenny, I've found usually the reverse when buying from Pound shops, ie the masking tape will not stick to anything , probably been on a shelf for years somewhere.
 
Hi Lenny,
I have just used some engine degreaser spray to remove sticky glue, sprayed on wiped off.:D But I agree WD40 is useful for lots of things, my initials are WD, but not 40!:D

Happy Camping:)
 
WD40...Caution!!!! Do not get WD40 anywhere near any awning or awning runners, It will damage waterproofing in seams etc. Masking tape should not be left for too long as it deteriorates, leaving the gum to harden. Remove tape as soon after use as possible!!!
If you use white spirit to remove gum from paintwork, you also remove any protective film, like polish etc, so re polish after. HTH. Paol.
 
Job done,Phew

Thanks again for the kind suggestions, decided to use the white spirits and it did make the job a little easier.
Must admit I made mistakes, 1.. Left it on too long:eek: 2. used a cheap masking tape (very sticky) 3. Doubled it up:eek: and 4. Allowed too much paint to cover the tape:(.

When you consider I had 2 @ 16 foot lengths to remove without damaging the paintwork, I had my work cut out:(

You live and learn:cool:
 
It sounds to me Lenny, that youve been putting go faster stripes on, hope they work for you....Bob
 
bob690 said:
It sounds to me Lenny, that youve been putting go faster stripes on, hope they work for you....Bob
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:D The go faster stripes were already on:eek:, and they have been for the last 25 years:eek::eek: to no avail:eek:, no ,I was just doing a bottom end paint job:rolleyes:

Now its 0 to 60 eventually:(:p:D
 
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Nail varnish remover is similar to Acetone and you must be very careful using this as you could damage the paintwork.
Acetone can be used to clean glass fibre resin tools or remove resin before it has set hard:)
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Used to wok with a (lady) driver:p:eek:, top class driver and good friend, no lady though, who did a trick, no no no you dirty minded sods,with filter tips and nail varnish remover. Hold this filter tightly she would say and you did, she was 6'1" and tough, then she would then pour a little nail varnish remover into your fist and you had to shake it up and down for a mo or two. Now open your hand she would say and a sticky glutinous mess not unlike thick wallpaper paste was all that was left. Got loads of laughs at the expense of chauvinists but Does make you think about chemicals and expensive body parts, on vans that is.:eek::eek:
 
remover

Slig works made by stoko,used for removing glue markerpens and much more.
 
remove it as soon as the paint is dry it is not one of those jobs that will wait for another day
it is best removed as soon as possible after painting
the longer it is stuck on the harder it is to remove
 
Try white vinegar, generally harmless to the paintwork.
 
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