Removing old masking tape?

[Bruce B.]

With my latest project I received lots of parts that were wrapped with newspaper and held together with masking tape.
How can I get the tape off metal (valve covers +++} and plated and painted surfaces?
Thanks,
Bruce B

[Dick W.]

Re: Removing old masking tape?

Goop, Go-Jo, WD-40 etc and a lot of patience. Nothing worse than cheap tape, heat, and age

[Russ S.]

Re: Removing old masking tape?

Also 3M adhesive remover. If more than just the glue is left from the tape, you will need to let it soak a bit and may need do it a second time.

[John F.]

Re: Removing old masking tape?

Cooking oil.

[Jim T.]

Re: Removing old masking tape?

With my latest project I received lots of parts that were wrapped with newspaper and held together with masking tape.
How can I get the tape off metal (valve covers +++} and plated and painted surfaces?
Thanks,
Bruce B

WD-40 might do the trick.

[Bill H.]

Re: Removing old masking tape?

WD40 takes a while and numerous applications.
Lately I've been using Goo-Gone Citrus (Walmart), it's really nice, even cut the white puddy that holds the plastic vapor on to the C2 doors.

What's great about it is it's citrus-water based, washes off with water, doesn't hurt paint at all and dosen't discolor aluminum.

[Gerry P.]

Re: Removing old masking tape?

I've found that old fashioned lighter fluid works well to soften and remove many adhesive residues.

[Peter M.]

Re: Removing old masking tape?

Also 3M adhesive remover. If more than just the glue is left from the tape, you will need to let it soak a bit and may need do it a second time.

3M Adhesive Remover will do the trick without harming your parts. Its the same stuff as Goop which Dick recommended.

[John H.]

Re: Removing old masking tape?

3M Adhesive Remover will do the trick without harming your parts. Its the same stuff as Goop which Dick recommended.

It also comes in a 1-quart can with a plastic nozzle as #08984 if you prefer a liquid.