Masking tape residue solvent wtd

[CWatters]

Just finished painting some built in cupboards/book cases fitted with adjustable brass shelf support strips. I used "14 Day" masking tape made by Duck to protect the brass and now 10 days later it's proving a £$%^&* to get it off. It's leaving a sticky glue residue on the brass.

Anyone know what solvent will remove this without effecting the new water based paint? It will be next to impossible to avoid it going on the paint as the brass strip is recessed.

I've got 60 meters of the stuff to clean off !

 

[Terry Smart]

Hi

It might be worth trying White Spirit; test it for paint compatibility first if you can but it should be ok.

Good luck

 

[CWatters]

So far tried White Spirit, Meths, lamp oil, glass cleaner. None touch the glue.

Good news is I've managed to take out several of the brass strips so they will make it a bit easier when I find a solvent.

 

[Jake]

Lighter fluid, WD40, acetone, isopropyl alcohol, are other things which work with some adhesives. Or you can buy specific "label removers" which are apparently pretty good - no idea what is in them.

 

[gidon]

From the Duck site:

How can I remove masking tape residue?

The key to removing rubber adhesive is to let the solvent do the work for you. The longer you let it soak in, the easier it is to remove the adhesive. Five to ten minutes is usually enough time.

Duck brand Adhesive Remover is a heavy-duty adhesive residue removal solution. It removes Duck Tape, masking tape, carpet tape, weatherstripping tape, mounting tape, labels stickers, tar, gum, caulk and more. Our remover is safe to use on all types of hard surfaces including: walls, floors, doors, furniture, cars, metal, plastic, glass and wood. Always test solvents on a small, inconspicuous area to make sure it won’t damage the surface. Our sponge applicator makes it easy to use with precise application. There is a convenient built-in scraper tool attached: no need for additional tools. Fresh citrus scent in an easy to handle bottle. Not recommended for fine fabrics and furniture, or absorbent surfaces. For more information on Duck brand Adhesive Remover, call (800) 321-0253.

A "home remedy" we recommend is WD-40. This petroleum- based lubricant is excellent for removing light adhesives, but evaporates quickly. Remember to test these products before applying on a large scale.

May help. Let us know how you get on!

Cheers

Gidon

 

[tim]

I'd also give the manufacturers a ring - sounds like its misdescribed.

Cheers


Tim

 

[Chris Knight]

Eucalyptus oil works with quite a few gunky things.

 

[BradNaylor]

Ther are not many things that cellulose thinners doesn't shift.

Get it from a car accessories shop.

 

[Jake]

It's also a reasonably good paint stripper, especially the MEK type. (Same goes for acetone, I should add).

 

[CWatters]

Thanks for the replies. I've tried a few more including Gin, WD40 and petrol with no luck. Will have a look at some of the other things suggested.

 

[tim]

If you are using brass shelf standards, can you not just unscrew the strips and clean them a bit more vigorously?

Cheers


Tim

 

[CWatters]

The good news is I finally found a partial solvent... Auto Glym Intensive Tar Remover.

As of today the list if things I tried (with marks out of 10) included...

White Spirit
Meths (2/10)
lamp oil
White vinegar
Glass cleaner
Oven cleaner
Gin
WD40
Petrol
Eucalyptus oil
Cellulose thinners (3/10)
Nail varnish remover (with Acetone) (3/10)
Auto Glym Intensive Tar Remover (7/10)

No mark = no noticable effect, at least not on this tape!

Note I only tried these on the brass. NOT the paintwork.

 

[tim]

Have you actually asked the manufacturers what they recommend?

 

[CWatters]

Yes they recommended either their own adhesive remover (problem sourcing any quickly) or WD40 which didn't work.