From: "BobR"
Subject: removing old, dried, masking tape
Date: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 7:39 PM

I have tried both Acetone and MEK in the past and eventually was able
to get the tape off but neither worked half as well as the Goo-B-Gone.
Both can also be destructive to paint or certain other components. I
was very surprised at how well the Goo-B-Gone was able to soften the
adhesive without having to work at it. Doesn't smell as bad a Acetone
or MEK either.


Bob Martin wrote:
Roger wrote:
On Tue, 02 Jan 2007 15:36:10 -0500, Michael Horowitz
wrote:

Someone used masking tape many years ago to cover some screwheads on
my leading edge. Pulling it off only gives me strips of masking tape.

Any suggestions on how to remove this stuff? - Mike

I've used both Acetone and Mineral Spirits to remove the old, dried
adhesive. It takes a bit of elbow grease too. 100 MPH tape is worse
than masking tape.


MEK should take it off... but you might need an old toothbrush at some
point too..

Bob
mail me your email address to jstockton4 at houston dot rr dot com as your
address from the group wouldnt work.
Jim Stockton