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Title: Getting old masking tape???
Post by: zieg85 on August 01, 2009, 02:18:03 pm: I have one drawer on a toolbox I bought that the previous owner had some masking tape labeling the drawer. How best to remove it without damaging the paint? I haven't tried a heat gun, just soaking the tape with water. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated?
Title: Re: Getting old masking tape???
Post by: DFAA on August 01, 2009, 02:35:20 pm: goo gone, or goo b gone should do it, from any hardware store.

Dan
Title: Re: Getting old masking tape???
Post by: Blazin on August 01, 2009, 07:51:35 pm: Try lacquer thinner but try a small out of site spot first make sure it doesn't hurt the paint. Or a pinstripe eraser.
Title: Re: Getting old masking tape???
Post by: zieg85 on August 01, 2009, 09:29:28 pm: Windex takes the paint off, crappy paint Snap On put on their 1985 Toolboxes. I got most of it off with a hair dryer, seems to work however my fingernails are sore and I think I took a layer of skin off my thumb by rubbing the adhesive off.
Title: Re: Getting old masking tape???
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on August 01, 2009, 09:30:36 pm: I've used zippo-type lighter fluid before.
Title: Re: Getting old masking tape???
Post by: aussie on August 01, 2009, 11:19:28 pm: the masking tape adhesives have soaked into your paint its pretty well imposible to get it off 100 %
Title: Re: Getting old masking tape???
Post by: Donut on August 02, 2009, 07:41:39 pm: Quote from: 78 Chevyrado on August 01, 2009, 09:30:36 pm
I've used zippo-type lighter fluid before.

x2, a little WD might work for you also.
Title: Re: Getting old masking tape???
Post by: levisjohnson on August 03, 2009, 11:40:12 am: a cloth with rubbing alcohol works really well
Title: Re: Getting old masking tape???
Post by: SUX2BU99 on August 04, 2009, 10:36:22 am: Most removers except for Goo Gone are solvent based which may affect your paint. Goo Gone is citrus based and should be easier on the paint. I've used that with good success. Just make sure the surface is soaked in it as best you can and let it sit for a few minutes to work. Do that a time or two and it should soften up the adhesive well.
Title: Re: Getting old masking tape???
Post by: Captkaos on August 04, 2009, 12:06:12 pm: I agree, Goo-Gone is the best i have seen as far as getting it off something you don't want the paint harmed.