I have been using Gorilla tape to temporarily patch some holes in the wall of my TC. Now I'm removing the tape and there's an awful residue remaining to be removed also.Any ideas/suggestions for best way to remove that sticky icky residue from fiberglass? I think I have some "Goo-Gone" but is there something better?TIA, Rob

rockhillmanor wrote:Wally Walleye wrote:Goo GoneX2 Found in most hardware stores. This stuff works on 'everything'! Works great, safe and does NOT leave any damaging residues. Be REAL careful on what you use PB blaster and WD40 and the smell lasts forever.http://googone.com/X3This stuff is magic.

My favorite is charcoal lighter fluid. It removes sticky residue from just about anything and will not harm the underlying surface.

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Jarlaxle
Explorer II
Jun 16, 2013
Brake cleaner.
Mocoondo
Explorer II
Jun 15, 2013
My favorite is charcoal lighter fluid. It removes sticky residue from just about anything and will not harm the underlying surface.
_40Fan
Explorer
Jun 15, 2013
When repairing vehicle windows that have had the window motor or regulator go bad and the owner tapes the window up with duct tape, I have found brake cleaner to be the best. Doesn't leave a residue like WD will.
unbob
Explorer
Jun 14, 2013
Thx for all the great feedback! I'll try Goo-Gone first. Love that Gorilla Tape but it's residue is mean.
CincyGus
Explorer II
Jun 14, 2013
rockhillmanor wrote:
Wally Walleye wrote:
Goo Gone

X2

Found in most hardware stores. This stuff works on 'everything'! Works great, safe and does NOT leave any damaging residues. Be REAL careful on what you use PB blaster and WD40 and the smell lasts forever.

http://googone.com/

X3

This stuff is magic.
rockhillmanor
Explorer II
Jun 14, 2013
Wally Walleye wrote:
Goo Gone

X2

Found in most hardware stores. This stuff works on 'everything'! Works great, safe and does NOT leave any damaging residues. Be REAL careful on what you use PB blaster and WD40 and the smell lasts forever.

http://googone.com/
abc40kids
Explorer
Jun 14, 2013
Passin Thru wrote:
Goof off works.

X2 on the Goof Off
RoyB
Explorer II
Jun 14, 2013
WD-40 does everything... When in doubt on what to use always try WD40...

I am getting old and have trouble with the skin on my elbows rusting up or dry rot or something... The best thing I can use is WD40. Works wonders... Smells great for us REAL OLD MECHANIC types haha...

Roy Ken
Turner__P
Explorer
Jun 14, 2013
Dynamite works but is just a wee bit aggressive. WD 40 works pretty good.
ljr
Nomad
Jun 14, 2013
unbob wrote:
I have been using Gorilla tape to temporarily patch some holes in the wall of my TC. Now I'm removing the tape and there's an awful residue remaining to be removed also.

Any ideas/suggestions for best way to remove that sticky icky residue from fiberglass? I think I have some "Goo-Gone" but is there something better?

TIA, Rob

I made an emergency leak repair to a new 5er with Gorilla Tape. A few weeks later I stopped at the factory for a permanent repair and they used ordinary rubbing alcohol. The problem was nowhere near decals or I suspect that wouldn't be good.

If you try anything petroleum based be sure to keep it away from EPDM rubber.