i just finshed painting some spots on the front bumper and the tape i used won't come off clean. anyone know some tricks too get this off? i'm ready to pull out the sander on this. i've used road&tar,rubbing compound andstill the same.

 

Any of the orange oil based cleaners should do the trick. Try to stay away from the rougher solvents like tolulene and company unless they are VERY diluted.

bill.

 

Using a blow dryer may help the tape come off easier.

 

GOO-GONE
or Goo something or other.. i have a bottle at home

usually avail at hardware stores/cleaning aisle in grocer

 

Ya might try "Hot" water and a sponge. The heat will soften the tape glue, and the water will help with penitration and removal of the tape. Scrub with the sponge to remove the "paper" tape. This all depends, of course, on the tape you used. If it's plain ol' masking tape, this will do the trick. Any remaining tape goop can be removed with WD-40.

 

thanks guys, i'm pullin my hair out on this one. i'm gonna try everyone of the posts.

 

WD40 will solve almost any adhesive. It turns it into gummy jam, but will get it off.