Removing dried on painters tape

[absolutegtr]

Anyone know of a good method to remove dried on painters tape? Apparently the painters tape I put on my fenders and hood to prevent from scratching has cause more bad than good. Keep in mind they have been on my car exposed to all elements for almost 7 months

Its very similiar to removing wallpaper. Its just peel a very little bit.

[Kwarner]

painters tape all have time limits printed on the labels...

for future reference..
goo gone? or stuff like that?

[Vince Stark]

painters tape all have time limits printed on the labels...

for future reference..
goo gone? or stuff like that?

well i think he know that by now...lol
OP try soapy water or a regulal detailer

[BARRY]

soak it in goo gone...good luck.

generally goo gone works, but you need to soak it for hours.

[Boosted3.0]

i wouldnt mant goo gone sitting on my paint for hours. Buy a pressure washer.

[MikeWire]

I would use some 3M adhesive remover, which should be paint safe, then use some clay bar and finish up with some wax and sealant.

[EBG 18T]

I would use some 3M adhesive remover, which should be paint safe, then use some clay bar and finish up with some wax and sealant.

2nd that. the 3M adhesive remover works well and is safe on paints.

[Sandeman]

GOOO GONE FTW, or use Tar-Sap remover from NAPA

ive used them both, and theyre the same to me...

i would also use WD-40, and douse the tape in it first, and then peel off the tape, afterwards, apply another coating of WD-40 and use a credit card wrapped in a soft rag and go over the residue that was left behind... give your car a simple wash after that use the the GooGone or similar with a dry cloth and wipe off
then give your car a nice bath and it should be good as new



that was mine

[B6Lovin]

turtle wax bug n tar remover did the trick for me in the same situation. i actually lost some paint over it too....

[itsmatt33]

goo gone...the orange kind! and be sure to wipe the spot down with water after

[zz2h33]

remember anything you use to get it off, 3M adhesive remover or GOO GONE you'll need to rewax after as it will strip your wax. i recommend 3M adhesive remover.

[HIERLEVELZ]

Paint reducer SPARINGLY works wonders. Worked for me where goo gone failed

[NvrFllw]

Use a heat gun. Heat it up and peel away. Then use some water based paint thinner. They sell a natural paint thinner that won't harm the paint.

[dirtdiggler-1]

Vegetable oil - saturate the tape and it will soften the adhesive. much more safer than goo gone.

[Vince Stark]

GOOO GONE FTW, or use Tar-Sap remover from NAPA

ive used them both, and theyre the same to me...

i would also use WD-40, and douse the tape in it first, and then peel off the tape, afterwards, apply another coating of WD-40 and use a credit card wrapped in a soft rag and go over the residue that was left behind... give your car a simple wash after that use the the GooGone or similar with a dry cloth and wipe off
then give your car a nice bath and it should be good as new



that was mine

that is a nice tape job u had there

[Papachristou]

ask jake, he had half of his a4 taped up for the road trip home

[absolutegtr]

Thanks guys. Had I known there was a life expectancy on blue painters tape I would have never put it on

Ill try the heatgun method first....have one sitting right outside

[Chris_tA_4]

try those drier sheets that you use for clothing. Soak it in soapy water first, then start scrubing the sticky residue.

[zz2h33]

see, a while ago some dude posted a thread about getting his new A4 driven a 1000 miles or so home and the front end was taped. there were a lot of people that asked why, and i can see in that case where its a good idea to keep rocks and debris from chipping the front. but the two cars posted above i see no reason to do that. why? i dont think it looks cool or trendy at all, i think it looks horrible. sorry only imo. its like the people who leave their oversized FMICs hanging down and without grilles with chrome tubing protruding just to show it off. that looks gaudy.

[BARRY]

honestly...for me

old yellow masking tape with goo gone soaked for an hour worked wonders. i then proceeded to use my finger nail to aggitate the glue off.

goo gone reintroduces moisture into the glue and turns it into a GEL that can be taken off. goo gone should be safe for paint as long as you wash your car after.

[NvrFllw]

see, a while ago some dude posted a thread about getting his new A4 driven a 1000 miles or so home and the front end was taped. there were a lot of people that asked why, and i can see in that case where its a good idea to keep rocks and debris from chipping the front. but the two cars posted above i see no reason to do that. why? i dont think it looks cool or trendy at all, i think it looks horrible. sorry only imo. its like the people who leave their oversized FMICs hanging down and without grilles with chrome tubing protruding just to show it off. that looks gaudy.

Well genius. The TT that was all taped up was for a Halloween party at a go kart track. You were supposed to dress up your cars. The second picture posted I am sure was to leep rocks from chipping the fenders up during the long trip home. If you are going go tape your car then you might as well have fun with it.

[Ill 3.0]

If you can get some 70% or higher isopropanol (sold as "rubbing alcohol"), that might work too. Cheap and safe on your paint.

But I'd try Goo-Gone first.

[zz2h33]

Well genius. The TT that was all taped up was for a Halloween party at a go kart track. You were supposed to dress up your cars. The second picture posted I am sure was to leep rocks from chipping the fenders up during the long trip home. If you are going go tape your car then you might as well have fun with it.

sorry didnt know i offended the audizine gods i'll buy stock in 3M.

[vintagespin]

i've heard gasoline works really well actually.

[absolutegtr]

Isn't there this special power tool bit that can pick up glue and adhesive?

[FORCE_FED_DUB]

whatever you do, start with the mildest solution first and only move up when it isn't working. you may find something like dish soap and warm water takes the majority off.

[dirtdiggler-1]

use a hair dryer not a heat gun.. heat gun will melt your paint because of the high heat temp.