On Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 2:01:31 PM UTC-4, Tim Taylor wrote:
Forgot to mention I also use a small roller, designed for installing pill and stick flooring, to push the tape down to insure full contact of the adhesive.

Thanks, Tim! The Denatured Alcohol I use is the pure stuff - not Rubbing Alcohol. I will try sanding and the edge-roller.
I was wondering if Acetone would be a better choice to clean up but am not sure if it does attack PU paint.

Uli
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