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unioncreek
Explorer
Jun 08, 2015

How to clean up old putty tape?

I've been doing some work on my 94 Layton FW. I'm going to put new tape on the door and all the windows and would like to clean all the old tape off. What's the best way to clean the old tape off? I'm thinking of using a plastic putty knife to get the majority off, but what would work for the residue?

Bob
  • unioncreek's avatar
    unioncreek
    Explorer
    Jun 27, 2015
    I ended up using mineral spirits. Tried the acetone and that was taking the paint off.

    Bob
  • Chris_Bryant's avatar
    Chris_Bryant
    Explorer II
    Jun 27, 2015
    I use 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner- available at most auto parts stores. Meant for cleaning adhesive off of automotive finishes.
  • milo's avatar
    milo
    Explorer II
    Jun 27, 2015
    Acetone or Goo Gone...either one will take that old residue right off.
  • lpxguy's avatar
    lpxguy
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2015
    rvten wrote:
    Old credit card works well also.


    wife's credit card works better
  • DaHose's avatar
    DaHose
    Explorer
    Jun 09, 2015
    Mineral spirits is great stuff. Takes a little rubbing. My old 1983 is unpainted FRP, so I just used acetone. That works wonders.

    Jose
  • oldtrojan66's avatar
    oldtrojan66
    Explorer
    Jun 08, 2015
    I will sometimes use a hair dryer it help with adhesive. Just a little heats helps more than melting it off... FWIW

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