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[mvzante]

My inherited Miata has some probably 10 year old white duct tape that was used to put some class letters on the car back in the day.  Since I've recently got it out on the track the outer layer of the duct tape started separating from the fibers and sticky(now hard as a rock) layer.  I pulled all the outer layer off hoping some of the bottom layer would come with it.  It did not.  So now I have a layer of fibers and rock hard glue on the side of my car.  Does anyone have any recommendations on a product that would work well to remove it?  Goo Gone or do I need something more industrial?  I could scrape it off but that would damage the paint underneath.  I tried heating it up with a hair dryer and that didn't help either.

 

Thanks,

[pat slattery]

GOOF OFF

[SaulSpeedwell]

I know this sounds dumb, but PB Blaster "CBD"  (citrus based degreaser) works so much better than every other citrus based dissolver thing I have ever used .... it is expensive and comes in an aerosol can and is hard to find, but saves a ton of time.

[svvs]

Another good citrus based cleaner is "KarnaKleen"....it's made by the Karnak corporation and is used to clean off roof tar....works really well, about $30 per quart.

 

All my roofing customers who race love the stuff.  Takes rubber marks right off too.

 

Also, a company called CrystelTek makes a product for removing vinyl decals called "vinyl off"  I use it a fair amount, and it's great on duct tape residue.  www.vinyloff.com

 

-Vick

[Bruce Wilson]

Nothing, I mean nothing works like 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner.  Can be found at NAPA...

 

leave it on to soak for a minute or two and you'll be able to swipe it clean with very little effort.  We use it for about anything that needs cleaning too.  Works really good for cleaning gear oil off the floor.  Amazing stuff!

 

-bw

[Parity]

Brake cleaner

[mvzante]

Thanks for the tips everyone.  I've got a good starting point now and should be able make something work!

[wheel]

+1 on the 3m adhesive spray cleaner.  Good stuff.

[BrianZ]

Cirtrol the best for rubber marks tape glue sticker glue and just about everything else