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Title: masking tape
Post by: Bitzer! on March 05, 2011, 04:13:30 am


Ok guys another one for ya!

When my truck was at the alleged body shop, they masked several parts (for no real reason!) Then they left it outside.

My question is how the heck can you get it off quickly? It's a nightmare!!

Cheers
Title: Re: masking tape
Post by: Blazin on March 05, 2011, 07:05:49 am
GOOD LUCK with that! It depends on what its on, and the quality of the tape. I have used razor blades on chrome and stainless before but it can scratch if your not really carefull. lacquer thinner softens it sometimes too.
Title: Re: masking tape
Post by: bake74 on March 05, 2011, 09:35:52 am
     GOOF OFF  ;D   Works like a charm, I used it too get duck tape and gorrilla tape residue off before.  With a little bit of elbow grease, it all comes right off without damaging the painted surface.
Title: Re: masking tape
Post by: VileZambonie on March 05, 2011, 11:18:22 am
Use a heat gun carefully!
Title: Re: masking tape
Post by: Bonanza76 on March 07, 2011, 06:47:14 pm
+ 1 on Goof Off or Goo Gone to remove any of the tape residue.  The Heat gun would work to get the tape off initially.
Title: Re: masking tape
Post by: beastie_3 on March 07, 2011, 06:49:08 pm
wd 40
Title: Re: masking tape
Post by: three8six on March 07, 2011, 07:28:19 pm
Theres a chemical called peerco that is a gelatinous substance that would work well. Also another chemical called citrasafe which is a liquid that would work well is 100% organic. What I would use though is a plastic scraper like the blue or red one here http://www.jusntyme.com/products/scrapers.html. Also what about a razor blade if you got some steady hands/good sight?
Title: Re: masking tape
Post by: 1980c10 on March 07, 2011, 08:10:13 pm
+ 1 on Goof Off or Goo Gone to remove any of the tape residue.  The Heat gun would work to get the tape off initially.

I like goo gone after the heat gun as well. Be sure to follow up with a good car wash immediately after.