Removing glue and masking tape residue from paintwork.

Dyno Soar · Post by **Dyno Soar** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:24 pm

Removing glue and masking tape residue from paintwork.

I need to get rid of some masking tape gum and other glue from double backed tape off of my 911 paintwork. Whats the best and kindest stuff to use?

I don't want to mark the paint or cause a reaction.

Someone told me white spirit but that seems a bit harsh.

Alam

Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:07 pm

Most 'off-the-shelf' solvents won't harm your paintwork (but to be sure test them somewhere less visible like the underside of bonnet first).

White spirit or thinners will remove the sticky residue (cue Cubist...).

Dyno Soar · Post by **Dyno Soar** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:46 pm

Ok well i'll try some white spirit on a small section of hidden paint and then if it looks all good get to work on the bits that need cleaning.

Thanks Andy.

Nige · Post by **Nige** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:52 pm

white spirit dude, or lighter fluid either will evaporate before it does any harm to your car, unless its been painted with Delux Gloss or summat.

Just whack some good wax on the area afterwards

bjmullan · Post by **bjmullan** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:01 pm

I find that lighter fluid is the best for removing glue.

Ian Donkin · Post by **Ian Donkin** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 12:59 pm

bjmullan wrote:I find that moving on to lighter fluid is the best after I've finished sniffing glue.

bjmullan · Post by **bjmullan** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:03 pm

I take it Ian that you are back.....hope it rained!!!!!!!

Ian Donkin · Post by **Ian Donkin** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:12 pm

Looking forward to next week Brendan - hope it rains then too

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