Packing tape stuck to my bambi

[Bigtuna]

I am having a hard time with old packing tape stuck to the sides of A.S. Any good solvent? this stuff is really bonded!

[InsideOut]

First, try using Bestine it's a rubber cement thinner/solvent - it can be found at Home Depot &/or art supply stores.

If that doesn't work, try Permatex Gasket Remover which is a more aggressive which can be found at Napa or any auto supply store. Becareful though, this stuff is like Aircraft stripper - it'll burn your skin on contact.

I wouldn't use either on a clearcoated trailer...

Shari

[safari62]

I have had some success with 3-M Adhesive remover in the red and white spray can...and WD-40.....and patience.

[Airslide]

WD-40 is a solvent and will work very well and leave no trace or damage.

[ROBERT CROSS]

I'd go with water displacement forty, like duck tape, it works on everything. Really it does.

[Silvertwinkie]

I had residual glue left on my outer skins when I took the pinstripes off my Safari. The factory suggested plain mineral spirits. It worked and if it worked as well on my more sensitive coated skins, I think it would be mild enough to use on your vintage unit as well.

[3 Dog Nite]

If the packing tape is the plastic type, it may take a while for the adhesive removers to work. You can heat the tape up with a hair blow dryer. Hold it there for about a minute before starting. This will soften the adhesive enough to peel slowly. Carefully start lifting a corner up with a razor blade. Don't scrap like removing stickers from glass. The heat will hurt so be careful. Then use adhesive remover for the leftover residual. The appliance repair facility I used to work for does this to remove the model & serial number labels from scrapped units.

[Mexray]

I also second the 'heat gun' route...I used on to get all the 30 year old stripes off our AS...

I also used these plastic scrapers that I got from Harbor Freight...

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These scrapers will protect the alum panels...don't get them too close to the heat gun, or you'll soften the chisel points...of course, when cooled down you can grind them 'sharp' again.

[FreshAir]

I use gasket remover. It works great getting old PO silicone seal off. Don't let it linger on the aluminum for long. After you have gotten the offending sticky stuff off clean the aluminum with mineral spirits NOT lacquer thinner. Graffitti Remover works good to. You can find that at janitorial supply places.
Neil

[Bigtuna]

Thanks a lot i will try the heat gun next....thank you for the help!!!

[Gene]

WD 40 works for duct tape and that stuff is ugly to get off, so packing tape should come off. It's relatively benign and you can't burn yourself with it.

Gene

[pmclemore]

I agree - try wd-40 first. No downsides to its use.

Pat

[Sugarfoot]

One more solvent that works is a product called Un-DU adhesive remover. Gentle enough for photographs but pretty effective even on stubborn stuffl.

[darlingbooks]

We have dealt in books for around fifteen years, and have had to remove all types of stickers, tape and price tags. Every type of glue adhesive reacts differently from the others when a certain solvent is applied. I have seen WD40 spray lube used to remove price stickers from professional cookware, but this would never work for books.

The solvents that seemed to work for us on books are OOPS! (Low odor formula all purpose remover), Goof Off (The Ultimate Remover), and Detachol Adhesive Remover.

What ever the solvent that you use, it will take a few minutes for the adhesive to soften, and if one doesn’t work, try another. Don’t use a tool harder than plastic to scrape at the tapes adhesive. If the tape is plastic, the solvent will not soften the glue through the plastic film. Pull off the tape, best as you can, to expose the glue.

Lotso luck
Steve

[Aage]

Goo Begone, Brake fluid, but I can't say if either one plays nice with Aluminum...

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Hi, old fashioned lighter fluid has worked for me. I haven't tryed any of these new products yet. WD-40 is good for many uses, but the odor prevents me for useing it in some places. And brake fluid eats paint.

[Mexray]

Forget WD40 and lighter fluid to cut through the old 'goo' left from those original tape stripes...it won't dissolve that old adhesive...

I had to resort to that nasty 'goo' type Paint Remove that you have to get from a hardware store...this stuff does nasty things to you skin if you get it on ya'...wear gloves and use some safety glasses for protection!

You have to goop it on with an old paint brush, brushing in one direction only...let it set for a while, then scrape off the 'spooge' with the plastic scrapers...I then followed up with some acetone for the clean up...forget any old 'clear coat' here, it was long gone on our 78 Ambassador!