Removal of Tape residue

[Copen-cisco]

Cross posted in the main forum as well;

Earlier this year I had to tape off my sunroof due to the dreaded rain tray issue on the Avant. Fast forward to sunny days and no rain - peel off the tape and now I have a bunch of residue left. Got some of it off with WD40 and Goo Gone but the rest is a stubborn b****! Any suggestions?

Heat gun?

Edit: I was recommended rubbing alcohol and finish off with a wax/sealant.

Thanks,

[MyXbfS4]

Cross posted in the main forum as well;

Earlier this year I had to tape off my sunroof due to the dreaded rain tray issue on the Avant. Fast forward to sunny days and no rain - peel off the tape and now I have a bunch of residue left. Got some of it off with WD40 and Goo Gone but the rest is a stubborn b****! Any suggestions?

Heat gun?

Edit: I was recommended rubbing alcohol and finish off with a wax/sealant.

Thanks,

also depending on the surface Magic Erasers work wonders on removing sticky residue. may not have applied in this situation but may in the future

[Peter.dupuis]

Use denatured alcohol and wipe light with a rag then cover with wax


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[McWicked]

It depends on the type of adhesive used on the tape. IPA (rubbing alcohol) will typically clean the actual adhesive but won't remove the rubber/gum binding agents. Nor will it touch any silicone release additives. In my experience a product made by 3M, that's conveniently called 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, is what you're looking for.

[Copen-cisco]

also depending on the surface Magic Erasers work wonders on removing sticky residue. may not have applied in this situation but may in the future

Use denatured alcohol and wipe light with a rag then cover with wax


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It depends on the type of adhesive used on the tape. IPA (rubbing alcohol) will typically clean the actual adhesive but won't remove the rubber/gum binding agents. Nor will it touch any silicone release additives. In my experience a product made by 3M, that's conveniently called 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, is what you're looking for.

Thanks all. Adding a picture in few moments. Maybe that will help to determine what product to use.


Edit. Pic attached.

[CLEANA3]

Wax & Grease remover from a auto paint supply place.

[McWicked]

Thanks all. Adding a picture in few moments. Maybe that will help to determine what product to use.

First off, don't use duct tape.
Anyway like I said, 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner will do the trick. As a side note, for short term taping jobs gaffer's tape does about 90% of what duct tape does without leaving all that crap behind. It's a bit spendy, but you'll save on the elbow grease come removal time.

[Copen-cisco]

First off, don't use duct tape.
Anyway like I said, 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner will do the trick. As a side note, for short term taping jobs gaffer's tape does about 90% of what duct tape does without leaving all that crap behind. It's a bit spendy, but you'll save on the elbow grease come removal time.

Great info! It was a last minute thing.. pouring down and leaking into seats etc. I will pick up the 3M cleaner.

[Chris@EPL]

I have always used a tin of Mothers Carnuba cleaner wax. It takes off the glue and residue and does not hurt the paint or anything. Smells good too.

[Copen-cisco]

I have always used a tin of Mothers Carnuba cleaner wax. It takes off the glue and residue and does not hurt the paint or anything. Smells good too.

Thanks Chris! I will let you all know how it turns out over the weekend. JUST picked up the 3M Cleaner and have 91% Alcohol at home so I should be successful.