Chugging On By Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Hi All I'm repainting the roof in preparation for mounting solar boxes and due to unforeseen work commitments and recent bad weather I left the cheap masking tape I used on longer than I intended. It has now dried like cement and proving an absolute nightmare to remove. I've tried warm water, razor blades etc but these methods are time consuming, pull the paint off with it and are time consuming. Can anyone suggest any more effective solutions. Feedback from anyone who has experienced such a mistake and found a useful solution themselves would be most welcome. Thanks in advance. Russell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Wait until it rains for long enough to soften it all, then hit it before it dries. The adhesive itself will need to be removed with an adhesive remover, or try coca cola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Marshall Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 "sticky stuff remover" will get it off, but your paint may suffer. Horrible stuff, cheap masking tape and doesn't work well either. Get the more expensive green stuff (i forget the name), it comes off clean even after a day or two. Lemon juice might do it. My wife offered to paint round my windows five year back, taped them up and forgot to take it off without telling me. By the time I got back to the boat a week later... The glue us still on some of the frames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardang Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 7 minutes ago, Arthur Marshall said: "Sticky stuff remover" will get it off, but your paint may suffer. Horrible stuff, cheap masking tape and doesn't work well either. Get the more expensive green stuff (i forget the name), it comes off clean even after a day or two. Lemon juice might do it. My wife offered to paint round my windows five year back, taped them up and forgot to take it off without telling me. By the time I got back to the boat a week later... The glue us still on some of the frames. I agree - it is dreadful stuff to get off once hardened. I have used sticky stuff remover sometimes if not too hard, and also gentle heat from either a hair dryer or careful use of a heat gun, normally used for paint stripping, but be careful of the paint underneath. Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacka Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 If only they could make wood glue with the power of cheap weathered masking tape........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer McM Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Arthur Marshall said: Get the more expensive green stuff (i forget the name), it comes off clean even after a day or two. Is that 'Frog Tape'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrowboat Nimrod Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Hot soapy water, if the tape is pulling new paint off that is dry it would suggest you have an adhesion problem with the new paint and its base coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendorr Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Try Brasso, gets rid of many types of sticky stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reg Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 I once masked up using, in error, double sided sticky tape. I would humble recommend that you should not do the same. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Harold Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Try petrol. Gets most sticky gunge off. Don't do this with a fag in your mouth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Marshall Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Jennifer McM said: Is that 'Frog Tape'? That's the stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lowe Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Try WD40 according to this website it has many uses you would never normally think of. http://www.novelodge.com/worldwide/wd40/34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave moore Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Panel wipe, used in the motor finishing trade for degreasing prior to painting, should dissolve the remaining adhesive without affecting surrounding paint. Perhaps consider a tape that can be applied and left in future. Craftmaster 14 day, Kleen Edge or Tesa 3443 are all candidates. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer McM Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 10 minutes ago, dave moore said: Panel wipe, used in the motor finishing trade for degreasing prior to painting, should dissolve the remaining adhesive without affecting surrounding paint. Perhaps consider a tape that can be applied and left in future. Craftmaster 14 day, Kleen Edge or Tesa 3443 are all candidates. Good luck!! Talking of Craftmaster, I see Midland Chandlers are now selling their paint. I don't know whether it's any good, it's just that our boat's painted with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiler Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 38 minutes ago, buccaneer66 said: Try WD40 according to this website it has many uses you would never normally think of. http://www.novelodge.com/worldwide/wd40/34 +1 for WD40 Spray it on and leave for an hour or two to soak into the tape and dissolve the glue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jeavons Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Ditto for WD40. Best stuff ever. Always, Always only ever use Frog Tape for masking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boredrider Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Plus one for Panel wipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onewheeler Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 23 hours ago, buccaneer66 said: Try WD40 according to this website it has many uses you would never normally think of. http://www.novelodge.com/worldwide/wd40/34 Tried it with the missus. Made her smell right funny and she wouldn't let me near her for several days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lowe Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Onewheeler said: Tried it with the missus. Made her smell right funny and she wouldn't let me near her for several days. Should only be used as a deodorant for Engineers, those on steam engines in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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