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mho

07-03-2009, 02:24 PM

Have some masking tape residue on my boot lid which has been on there for about 2 weeks now, I've been using water and my nails to try and get it off and it is coming off but very slowly!
Any tips of getting it off quicker???

Advice greatly appreciated.

Michael

Black Sabbath

07-03-2009, 02:36 PM

Petrol or white spirit softens it up a treat :)

Icecold

07-03-2009, 02:48 PM

try methylated spirit.

paul46rider

07-03-2009, 03:04 PM

furniture polish, spray it little on leave it for about 5-10 minutes and then wipe away

Ali-bumble

07-03-2009, 05:15 PM

WD40 works a treat every time with no harmful side effects

bigelz

07-03-2009, 06:50 PM

WD40 works a treat every time with no harmful side effects

+1

WD40 to remove the residue then methylated spirit to clean it up. ;)

R2eys

07-03-2009, 06:56 PM

Get yourself down Halfrauds and get some AG tar and glue remover, blot on with a microfibre, leave to soak for a short while and it should wipe away.
Once removed re-apply some wax to area.

Sid

08-03-2009, 01:54 AM

3m citrus base cleaner

http://www.youngsboatyard.co.uk/product/403/632/3M-Citrus-Base-Cleaner

Akuma

08-03-2009, 08:13 AM

Surprised masking tape left any residue at all. At work I use regular lighter fluid and a lint free cloth to remove any adhesive that won't wipe straight off. Helps if you let it soak in if it's really stubborn.

mho

08-03-2009, 01:15 PM

WD40 worked a treat, thanks guys.