Best adhesive remover/cleaner for wing tape

[Eric Greenwell[_4_]]

I've been using 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 for decades,
but now I'm running low again and need more. Is there a better choice
for removing wing tape adhesive in particular, and various other
adhesives in general?

--
Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change ".netto" to ".us" to
email me)
- "A Guide to Self-Launching Sailplane Operation"
https://sites.google.com/site/motorgliders/publications/download-the-guide-1
- "Transponders in Sailplanes - Feb/2010" also ADS-B, PCAS, Flarm
http://tinyurl.com/yb3xywl

[Dan Daly[_2_]]

On Sunday, October 12, 2014 10:58:07 PM UTC-4, Eric Greenwell wrote:
> I've been using 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 for decades,
> but now I'm running low again and need more. Is there a better choice
> for removing wing tape adhesive in particular, and various other
> adhesives in general?
>
> Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change ".netto" to ".us" to email me)
>
> - "A Guide to Self-Launching Sailplane Operation"
> https://sites.google.com/site/motorgliders/publications/download-the-guide-1
> - "Transponders in Sailplanes - Feb/2010" also ADS-B, PCAS, Flarm
http://tinyurl.com/yb3xywl

I use "Goof off" - a citrus-based cleaner - takes the residue right off, easy on the finish. Called "Goo gone" in Canada...

2D

[Jim White[_3_]]

At 03:10 13 October 2014, Dan Daly wrote:
>On Sunday, October 12, 2014 10:58:07 PM UTC-4, Eric Greenwell wrote:
>> I've been using 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 for decades,
>> but now I'm running low again and need more. Is there a better choice
>> for removing wing tape adhesive in particular, and various other
>> adhesives in general?
>>
>> Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change ".netto" to ".us" to
email
>me)
>>
>> - "A Guide to Self-Launching Sailplane Operation"
>>
>https://sites.google.com/site/motorgliders/publications/download-the-guide-1
>> - "Transponders in Sailplanes - Feb/2010" also ADS-B, PCAS, Flarm
>http://tinyurl.com/yb3xywl
>
>I use "Goof off" - a citrus-based cleaner - takes the residue right off,
>easy on the finish. Called "Goo gone" in Canada...
>
>2D
>
>
De-solv-it in the UK

[jfitch]

On Sunday, October 12, 2014 7:58:07 PM UTC-7, Eric Greenwell wrote:
> I've been using 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 for decades,
>
> but now I'm running low again and need more. Is there a better choice
>
> for removing wing tape adhesive in particular, and various other
>
> adhesives in general?
>
>
>
> --
>
> Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change ".netto" to ".us" to
>
> email me)
>
> - "A Guide to Self-Launching Sailplane Operation"
>
> https://sites.google.com/site/motorgliders/publications/download-the-guide-1
>
> - "Transponders in Sailplanes - Feb/2010" also ADS-B, PCAS, Flarm
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yb3xywl

I like LPS PreSolve, in a aerosol can. It is a citrus oil based product, smells good, doesn't evaporate too fast, leaves no residue, and doesn't seem to harm any plastic or paint. Much easier on paint, plastic, and your hands than 3M Adhesive Remover. You can get it from Enco.

[Craig Funston]

On Sunday, October 12, 2014 7:58:07 PM UTC-7, Eric Greenwell wrote:
> I've been using 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 for decades,
>
> but now I'm running low again and need more. Is there a better choice
>
> for removing wing tape adhesive in particular, and various other
>
> adhesives in general?
>
>
>
> --
>
> Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change ".netto" to ".us" to
>
> email me)
>
> - "A Guide to Self-Launching Sailplane Operation"
>
> https://sites.google.com/site/motorgliders/publications/download-the-guide-1
>
> - "Transponders in Sailplanes - Feb/2010" also ADS-B, PCAS, Flarm
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yb3xywl

I've been using xylene for adhesive removal with good success. Available at the local hardware store in the US.

[Bill D]

On Sunday, October 12, 2014 9:10:13 PM UTC-6, Dan Daly wrote:
> On Sunday, October 12, 2014 10:58:07 PM UTC-4, Eric Greenwell wrote:
>
> > I've been using 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 for decades,
>
> > but now I'm running low again and need more. Is there a better choice
>
> > for removing wing tape adhesive in particular, and various other
>
> > adhesives in general?
>
> >
>
> > Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change ".netto" to ".us" to email me)
>
> >
>
> > - "A Guide to Self-Launching Sailplane Operation"
>
> > https://sites.google.com/site/motorgliders/publications/download-the-guide-1
>
> > - "Transponders in Sailplanes - Feb/2010" also ADS-B, PCAS, Flarm
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yb3xywl
>
>
>
> I use "Goof off" - a citrus-based cleaner - takes the residue right off, easy on the finish. Called "Goo gone" in Canada...
>
>
>
> 2D

Be careful with Goof-Off. It will dissolve and remove lacquer graphics.

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Goof Off and Goo Gone are most definitely not the same or similar products. Goo Gone is a citrus based product while Goof Off is a petrochemical based product (See MSDS at http://www.goofoffproducts.com//uploads/general/GO_Heavy_Duty_Removers_MSDS.pdf).

RS

On Sunday, October 12, 2014 10:10:13 PM UTC-5, Dan Daly wrote:
> On Sunday, October 12, 2014 10:58:07 PM UTC-4, Eric Greenwell wrote:
>
> > I've been using 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 for decades,
>
> > but now I'm running low again and need more. Is there a better choice
>
> > for removing wing tape adhesive in particular, and various other
>
> > adhesives in general?
>
> >
>
> > Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change ".netto" to ".us" to email me)
>
> >
>
> > - "A Guide to Self-Launching Sailplane Operation"
>
> > https://sites.google.com/site/motorgliders/publications/download-the-guide-1
>
> > - "Transponders in Sailplanes - Feb/2010" also ADS-B, PCAS, Flarm
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yb3xywl
>
>
>
> I use "Goof off" - a citrus-based cleaner - takes the residue right off, easy on the finish. Called "Goo gone" in Canada...
>
>
>
> 2D

[Bob Kuykendall]

Sawzall.

[Steve Leonard[_2_]]

On Monday, October 13, 2014 3:38:07 PM UTC-5, Bob Kuykendall wrote:
> Sawzall.

How about 6 inch 36 grit disc, 10,000 RPM grinder, Bob? Then, follow up with 100 grit to smooth out the deep scratches?

[Tony[_5_]]

i think i usually just wipe with some acetone or whatever highly toxic quickly evaporating solvent i have handy.

[jfitch]

On Monday, October 13, 2014 2:04:23 PM UTC-7, Tony wrote:
> i think i usually just wipe with some acetone or whatever highly toxic quickly evaporating solvent i have handy.

Molecular acid?

[Evan Ludeman[_4_]]

On Sunday, October 12, 2014 10:58:07 PM UTC-4, Eric Greenwell wrote:
> Is there a better choice
>
> for removing wing tape adhesive in particular, and various other
>
> adhesives in general?

Mineral spirits. Or one of the citrus based products. No need for strong solvents here.

T8

[Andrew[_13_]]

sounds like lots of things work. I use 'oops' from
homaxproducts.com. that worked like magic for removing the glue
residue from adhesive foam around the canopy.


At 23:33 13 October 2014, Evan Ludeman wrote:
>On Sunday, October 12, 2014 10:58:07 PM UTC-4, Eric Greenwell
wrote:
>> Is there a better choice
>>
>> for removing wing tape adhesive in particular, and various other
>>
>> adhesives in general?
>
>Mineral spirits. Or one of the citrus based products. No need for
strong
>solvents here.
>
>T8
>
>

[JS]

The sawzall, grinder and acid all sound like fun, but how about...
Use better tape.
Jim

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So....what IS better tape?
Bowlus tape leaves residue.
The high end 3M electrical tape leaves residue.
The cheap Home Depot electrical tape leaves residue.
The REALLY EXPENSIVE German cloth tape leaves residue.

Inquiring minds want to know.

[Richard[_9_]]

On Tuesday, October 14, 2014 11:02:19 AM UTC-7, wrote:
> So....what IS better tape?
>
> Bowlus tape leaves residue.
>
> The high end 3M electrical tape leaves residue.
>
> The cheap Home Depot electrical tape leaves residue.
>
> The REALLY EXPENSIVE German cloth tape leaves residue.
>
>
>
> Inquiring minds want to know.

Just say no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No tape!! no goo gone!! just think how much money you can save.


Richard

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Keep the taped parts of the glider nicely waxed and anything removes the residue, including more wax. I use WX Block and touch up the taped areas after removing tape using the #2, which removes the residue easily. I use Goof Off and 3M 08984 on newly purchased ships that weren't cleaned, and also when replacing aileron seals.

[JS]

It looked nice, but I was quite disappointed with the 2" "Hello Kitty" duct tape.
Guy, it all leaves some residue. The residue from Bowlus comes off if you use the sticky side of the tape you just removed to dab it. Same thing can be done with real gaffers tape, not duct tape.
Meow,
Jim

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Interesting comment about using WX Block.
I stopped using it in part, because my electrical tape would not stick to the treated surfaces. I tried placing 3 inch tape over the parting surfaces to keep the WX Block off the areas I would tape, but the WX Block seems to creep.

[[email protected]]

On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 12:15:24 AM UTC-4, wrote:
> Interesting comment about using WX Block.
>
> I stopped using it in part, because my electrical tape would not stick to the treated surfaces. I tried placing 3 inch tape over the parting surfaces to keep the WX Block off the areas I would tape, but the WX Block seems to creep.

I use electrical tape also about half the time if it's only going to be on for a day or two, with the WX Block.