Tape removal

[kcee]

Hello; Help...I left some painters tape on a boat to long and when i removed it I now have sticky residue. This is also on lacquer. Any help needed. Thanks, kcee

[Ghost 2501]

well I used turbentine substiute on sticker residue on an RTR yacht however, that may affect your paint.

one thing that could be done, is in a pharmacy you may be able to get some medical adhesive remover. that may work

[toesup]

Try either Spray polish, Pledge is ideal...

Or Goo Gone.. which is wonderful for removing the sticky residue from those price tags the LHS stick on everything ;)

[Umi_Ryuzuki]

I would imagine that Goo gone would eat everything though... That stuff has the
smell of an agressive paint thinner.... I would test that stuff before putting it on a painted surface.

[420TEE]

WD-40 works on that goo, just like on everything else in the world. Umi's right. Goo Gone will eat the paint. :)

[Ghost 2501]

could be watered down.

also some kitchen cleaners used to clean work surfaces have some additived that will remove grime such as sticker adhesive residue

[kcee]

Genltemen; Thanks for the quick replies.. i went with Pledge as it was in the house, worked great I did use a little scrub pad. I will try not to do that stunt again. Thanks, Kcee

[Ghost 2501]

Genltemen; Thanks for the quick replies.. i went with Pledge as it was in the house, worked great I did use a little scrub pad. I will try not to do that stunt again. Thanks, Kcee

Kcee, dont worry about it :).

we've all done it, and you won't be the last person to do it either

[groundfx]

I saw this too late... but I have a surefire trick that works with no harmful chemicals so it won't ruin any finishes...

Put a little bit of Canola oil on your finger and then rub the sticky area and work it in. The sticky residue will start to ball up and come off in no time. When your done, wipe oil off with tissue and then use a degreaser cleaner (e.g. dish soap and water is one example) to get the oil off.

You can also use the same trick to get any sort of label residue off.