Stupid question: How to remove duct tape residue

[Ho Hum 74]

Edit: Sorry for posting in the wrong forum. Please move if you can. Thanks


I had to tape a piece of my bumper this weekend at the race and I did it with duct tape. I'm repairing it now but I have the tape residue on the paint.

How the heck do I remove it? I've tried simple green and glass cleaner.

Thanks
Tristan

[camgrinder]

WD-40 works good.

[cgarr]

I use a silcone and wax remover from the paintshop, its used prior to painting, or I have used the bug and tar remover you can buy anywhere which I think is really just charcoal lighter fluid which also works great.

Craig

[Ho Hum 74]

thanks folks!

[asphaltgambler]

Try glue / decal (spray) remover available from auto parts store. It is essentially what's left from the tape.

[Ho Hum 74]

John D! Thank you. I would never have thought of WD-40. It immediately took it all off!!

Cheers mate

Tristan

[Eagledriver]

I use a mild mineral spirits paint thinner. Don't use anything harsh like laquer thinner or acetone.

-Andy

[lane l]

3M adhesive remover. you can get it at the parts store is great for removing all kinds of glue residue and it whips off clean. doesn't mess up paint.

[strokher racing]

Goof off works awesome. Mineral spirits works very well. Mineral spirits is also the best aluminum cleaner out there. I use that on my wheels then come back with my polish

Eric

[copper]

GOO GONE

[OldTee]

Gasoline. If you want to be fancy, use 100LL aviation fuel.