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Offline Bitzer!

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masking tape
« 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!!

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Re: masking tape
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: masking tape
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: masking tape
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2011, 11:18:22 am »
Use a heat gun carefully!
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Offline Bonanza76

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Re: masking tape
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: masking tape
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2011, 06:49:08 pm »
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Offline three8six

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Re: masking tape
« Reply #6 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?
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Re: masking tape
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2011, 08:10:13 pm »
Quote from: 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.

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