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How do remove really old tape ?
I've got a 96 windstar. The backside window broke 1 sept 07'
I taped it up with (beige) packing tape when it happened. The tape served well all winter. I replaced the window mar 08. The freaking tape won't come off the body/paint of the van.! I dont want to use a razor to scrape it off. What solvent or chemical will dissolve old tape without screwing up the paint? Thanks! |
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why, me wrote:
> wrote: >> I've got a 96 windstar. The backside window broke 1 sept 07' >> I taped it up with (beige) packing tape when it happened. >> The tape served well all winter. I replaced the window mar 08. >> >> The freaking tape won't come off the body/paint of the van.! >> >> I dont want to use a razor to scrape it off. What solvent or >> chemical will dissolve old tape without screwing up the >> paint? >> >> Thanks! > WD-40 I'd add gasoline as usual fluids in car like gas, oil, windshield washer fluid or antifreeze that contact car surfaces frequently should not hurt the paint. I would exempt brake and transmission fluids. |
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How do remove really old tape ?
> wrote in message ... > I've got a 96 windstar. The backside window broke 1 sept 07' > I taped it up with (beige) packing tape when it happened. > The tape served well all winter. I replaced the window mar 08. > > The freaking tape won't come off the body/paint of the van.! > > I dont want to use a razor to scrape it off. What solvent or > chemical will dissolve old tape without screwing up the > paint? > > Thanks! lacquer thinner |
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How do remove really old tape ?
Tim B wrote:
> > wrote in message > ... > >>I've got a 96 windstar. The backside window broke 1 sept 07' >> I taped it up with (beige) packing tape when it happened. >>The tape served well all winter. I replaced the window mar 08. >> >>The freaking tape won't come off the body/paint of the van.! >> >>I dont want to use a razor to scrape it off. What solvent or >> chemical will dissolve old tape without screwing up the >> paint? >> >>Thanks! > > > lacquer thinner > > used sparingly and lightly. Otherwise it may barf up the paint something horrible. nate -- replace "roosters" with "cox" to reply. http://members.cox.net/njnagel |
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How do remove really old tape ?
"Brent P" > wrote in message ... > The first thing I would try would be a cleaner-wax. If that didn't work > something like show car glaze. If that failed something like swirl > remover and if that didn't work heavy-cut cleaner. That might be a good place to start. Kerosene is usually safe enough on automobile paint since it is a poor solvent for dried paint bases. Vegetable oil or even mineral oil or Vaseline is also pretty safe. These, being poor solvents, are not likely to remove tape adhesive quickly but they may slowly soften it and aid in its removal. All need to be checked first on a painted area that is not critical. I would never use lacquer thinner... Too strong a solvent. |
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How do remove really old tape ?
"Bret" > wrote in message ... > On Sat, 10 May 2008 00:40:17 -0700 (PDT), wrote: > >> I've got a 96 windstar. The backside window broke 1 sept 07' >> I taped it up with (beige) packing tape when it happened. >> The tape served well all winter. I replaced the window mar 08. >> >> The freaking tape won't come off the body/paint of the van.! >> >> I dont want to use a razor to scrape it off. What solvent or >> chemical will dissolve old tape without screwing up the >> paint? >> >> Thanks! > > Teatree, orange or peppermint essential oil will remove it without > damaging the paint. Have you actually tried tea tree oil? It has a lot in common with turpentine (which I would be very hesitant to use without testing it). Nowadays, I have gotten very concerned with the clear coat that is used on a lot of cars. It seems to turn white and bubble up over time, especially when exposed to the elements. |
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