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Title: Removing Duct Tape Residue
Post by: mswyka on May 09, 2023, 04:41:02 PM

Does anyone know a good way to remove duct tape residue from a fibreglass hood?  On this 89, rather than use the windscreen tabs someone thought it better to hold the windscreen with duct tape.  And, while the tape backing came off fairly easily, it has left a miserable amount of adhesive behind.  I dont want to use anything that will ruin the hood.

Title: Re: Removing Duct Tape Residue
Post by: Interceptor398 on May 10, 2023, 07:58:08 AM

WD 40 can be OK.

Title: Re: Removing Duct Tape Residue
Post by: mswyka on May 10, 2023, 05:10:04 PM

Quote from: Interceptor398 on May 10, 2023, 07:58:08 AM

WD 40 can be OK.

WD40 is my normal go-to for sticker residue.  In this case the WD40 didn't cut it.  I have attached a photo for reference. 

Title: Re: Removing Duct Tape Residue
Post by: Interceptor398 on May 10, 2023, 09:26:00 PM

Quote from: mswyka on May 10, 2023, 05:10:04 PM

Quote from: Interceptor398 on May 10, 2023, 07:58:08 AM

WD 40 can be OK.

WD40 is my normal go-to for sticker residue.  In this case the WD40 didn't cut it.  I have attached a photo for reference.

Ish!!!!

Title: Re: Removing Duct Tape Residue
Post by: gixxer6 on May 11, 2023, 08:10:53 AM

I used to use “bug and tar remover” years ago, it worked amazingly.  It was a white paste substance that came in a can.  But I used the last of it a while back and was unable to find it again.  I’ve tried a few different adhesive remover products with marginal results. 

Title: Re: Removing Duct Tape Residue
Post by: mswyka on May 11, 2023, 03:25:28 PM

Quote from: gixxer6 on May 11, 2023, 08:10:53 AM

I used to use “bug and tar remover” years ago, it worked amazingly.  It was a white paste substance that came in a can.  But I used the last of it a while back and was unable to find it again.  I’ve tried a few different adhesive remover products with marginal results.

I had not thought of using Bug and Tar remover.  Thank you for the suggestion.  I will need to give that a try and let you know how that works out.

Title: Re: Removing Duct Tape Residue
Post by: mswyka on May 11, 2023, 06:04:15 PM

Excellent call on the bug and tar remover!  Worked great to soften the goo.  Then used WD40 to finish the clean-up.  Good as new!

Title: Re: Removing Duct Tape Residue
Post by: gixxer6 on August 12, 2023, 06:50:25 AM

Quote from: mswyka on May 11, 2023, 06:04:15 PM

Excellent call on the bug and tar remover!  Worked great to soften the goo.  Then used WD40 to finish the clean-up.  Good as new!

What kind did you use?

Title: Re: Removing Duct Tape Residue
Post by: mswyka on August 12, 2023, 08:05:11 AM

Good question. I am out of town right now but will check when I get back next week.