double sided tape problems...

[Cranfield]

Having removed my air deflector screen thingies from my windows, I am left with the remnants of double sided sealing tape, on the bodywork at the top of the windows.

I have tried petrol and paint brush cleaner to remove it and have resisted s****ing it with a razor, or ice remover, as I don't want to risk scratches.

Apart from spending most of the rest of my life rubbing it with my finger to peel it off, does anyone have a good suggestion ?

"sxxxxing" = skraping, deliberatly misspelt to get round the Forum Censor.

[Chillitt]

have you tried hot water? warming the glue up could help

[kpm 50]

air deflector

Having removed my air deflector screen thingies from my windows, I am left with the remnants of double sided sealing tape, on the bodywork at the top of the windows.

I have tried petrol and paint brush cleaner to remove it and have resisted s****ing it with a razor, or ice remover, as I don't want to risk scratches.

Apart from spending most of the rest of my life rubbing it with my finger to peel it off, does anyone have a good suggestion ?

"sxxxxing" = skraping, deliberatly misspelt to get round the Forum Censor.

did the same myself ended up in the body shop for a touch up

[BETRAYAL]

the pressure washer got quite a bit off but i have a few scratches left where people have arsed about trying to put it on before

[Esamed]

Try warming with a hair dryer and using previous methods or meths

[contaminated]

Try warming with a hair dryer and using previous methods or meths

Agreed, plus get some proper glue remover. I think Halfords do it.

[Cranfield]

Thanks for the good suggestions, much appreciated.

I will try the hot water and glue remover ideas, when the blisters on both my index fingers go down.

A word of warning.......a hair dryer on this stuff makes it VERY HOT.
Also, its not a good idea after you have burnt one finger, to test for heat with the other finger. (insert crying, contemplating plastic surgery, smilie here)

[kitesurf_phil]

I have just dealt with this problem. Mask off anything else you hold sacred, cover your eyes and squirt with carb cleaner (the sticky stuff - not your eyes). It softens it enough to remove it using a plastic card (I collect those fake credit cards that Bank Of Scotland send to tempt me). Another squirt with carb cleaner and polish off with a dry cloth. It also works for removing the glue left after removing decals with a hot air gun.


Those fake plastic credit cards also make great filler spreaders for small areas.

[ferret]

you can get a round rubber that you put into a drill which can buff the tape and glue off

[phil1234]

An old bath towel and wd40 or white spirit and plenty of elbow grease are the only safe way to remove the adhesive. Follow up with a wash and wax polish (mer or auto glym). Happy scrubbing.

[charliemuttley]

Ferret has got the right idea- i have just done this with 3M pink wheel. Goes in drill and takes all off in seconds. Any good bodyshop can supply.

[jonnyhicks]

STICKY STUFF REMOVER from the Kleeneze catalogues that come through your door. (useful to have around the house / garage anyway)