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how do i remove old 3M double sided tape

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Old 02-26-11, 09:43 AM
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Default how do i remove old 3M double sided tape

like the titles says, how do i remove this crap!!!!
Old 02-26-11, 09:49 AM
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What are you trying to take it off of? If it's paint, which I'm assuming it isn't, you need to be real careful.

If it's off plastic, I'd try something gentle first, like Goo Gone, or ispropyl alcohol. If that doesn't work, I would guess some sort of paint thinner could take it off. You could also try a razor blade depending on the surface underneath.

Just make sure you start with the gentlest thing you can think of first and then go more aggressive. You can't go the other way
Old 02-26-11, 09:58 AM
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oh i see, well i just got a used spoiler and im trying to take the old 3m tape the previous owner put on.
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WD40. Leave it soak for about 8 minutes then go at it with a sponge using the non scratch side.

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goo gone should work fine on that just read labels before you buy.
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ill try wd-40 and see what happens
Old 02-26-11, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Micaiah
WD40. Leave it soak for about 8 minutes then go at it with a sponge using the non scratch side.
What I meant here was to use the scrubby side, using a non scratch type of sponge, the kind used for non stick pots.
Old 02-26-11, 10:17 AM
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my try using some warm water and some goo-gone
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^^^ i see, im letting it soak right now.
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Get some Goo-Gone, you can get it at Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, etc.
Try and get the spray version.

The way i got the 3M Extra Strength tape off paint was to spray the tape with goo-gone, leave it for ~ 5 mins, then use the soft side of a sponge and pressure from my fingers to "scrape" it away. Then i washed the areas where the goo-gone touched. No issues for me. Don't reapply tape till the next day when it totally dry.
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^^^^ so it just came off or was some forced involved? Also, do i have to wait till tomorrow for it to dry? or can i just clean it with soapy water and blow dry it
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Originally Posted by Bigrahizzl
^^^^ so it just came off or was some forced involved? Also, do i have to wait till tomorrow for it to dry? or can i just clean it with soapy water and blow dry it
It pretty much just comes off but there's some areas where the tape was stubborn and i had to put some force it on. One tiny spot wouldn't come off at all so i carefulllyyyy used a razor blade and took it off then scrubbed the remaining off.

I waited for it to dry to be on the safe side, but im sure just washing it and then using a blow dryer would work. I was in no rush so waiting a day didn't hurt lol
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Originally Posted by Bigrahizzl
^^^^ so it just came off or was some forced involved? Also, do i have to wait till tomorrow for it to dry? or can i just clean it with soapy water and blow dry it
If you use the WD40 then use soap and water to get the rest of it off. Dry and you should be set to go.
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sorry wasnt able to take that off, I presume it arrived ok. thx again
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^^^ yea it came an hour ago. LOL its all good, as long as i dont have problem like i did when taking that **** off the roof spoiler its all good.


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