What is a good method or solvent to remove 3M double sided tape?

[DR Buck]

So, here I am still in the midst of finishing my last 3 months of farkles and I'm already thinking ahead to what may be next. One of my 'future' considerations will require removing options held on with the double-sided 3M tape that uses the catalyst. You know, the little wet sponge in the envelope. These options are not something you'd want to take a chance on breaking by prying. I was thinking about some sort of solvent that I could inject with a syringe a little at a time under the edges until it could just be lifted off. Maybe 'Goo B Gone' or 'Oops'?

Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? Something less destructive than a cutoff wheel, pneumatic chisel or cutting torch.

[Blue Star]

So, here I am still in the midst of finishing my last 3 months of farkles and I'm already thinking ahead to what may be next. One of my 'future' considerations will require removing options held on with the double-sided 3M tape that uses the catalyst. You know, the little wet sponge in the envelope. These options are not something you'd want to take a chance on breaking by prying. I was thinking about some sort of solvent that I could inject with a syringe a little at a time under the edges until it could just be lifted off. Maybe 'Goo B Gone' or 'Oops'?

Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? Something less destructive than a cutoff wheel, pneumatic chisel or cutting torch.

Hot air blower?

[daveinva]

Goo Gone should work--I've also used Duck Adhesive Remover to get tape off plastics.

A syringe would work, but you also just might have luck pouring it slowly over whatever's stuck and just letting it sit (that's how I got the front wheel side reflectors off in order to install my Brightsides). Goo Gone is good for that as you can get it in a spray bottle.

[lmfarmer94]

I use WD-40 to take adhesive residue off plastic and glass. It works really well.

Marty

[kentuckyguy]

I use Wd-40 as well.. i like to use it on the inside of my wheels to get the road tar an what not off of them....

[donec]

I have used a thread wrapped around a stick to slide under the item like stick on mirrors to be removed and then just use goo gone on a paper towel or shop rag to remove the residue.

[ElZorroRides]

Ooooo, Ooooo, I'll play.


​A Chisel!?......

[Netminder]

With all of the above! Except the chisel!

[Jeriatric]

Dental floss and WD-40 or Goo B gone is my normal approach. All depends on what's in the drip zone.

[MidLifeCrisis]

Goof off works where goo gone doesn't , but you have to test the surface first to make sure it's not going to harm it. I've even gotten paint and gum out of carpet and cloths with the stuff.

[Mike X]

I use lighter fluid , or Auto Glym intensive tar remover , works a treat , even better if you warm it up before you start as already mentioned , I use a hairdryer though , hot air guns tend to get a little too warm

[harrypottar]

Rubbing alcohol cheap and works wonders.

harry

[NorthStar]

I use the low setting on a heat gun to gradually melt the adhesive and break the bond between the item I wish to remove and the surface it is stuck to. Once the bond begins to weaken I continue to apply heat and gently peel the item away using a plastic spatula, credit card or other non marring utensil. You will then be left with a sticky residue on the surface that can be removed with an adhesive remover and elbow grease.

[NancysToy]

A lot of good suggestions above, and most of them work OK. I prefer to use physical removal with monofilament fishing line (or dental floss), then clean up afterwards with one of the profucts above. Depending on the adhesive, some work better than others. Heat works well in removing things stuck to metal parts, but it can be tricky (and less effective) on plastic parts.

[Chupaca]

No end to the suggestions..now make room on the shelf for all these products. I go with the WD40 floss and if needed goof... Good luck!!

[pro10is]

Strong solvents can mar or ruin your paint. A solvent capable of dissolving adhesive has the potential to adversely affect paint, especially clear coat. I speak from experience. So now before any solvent touches my paint job I test it in an inconspicuous area. Always use the least potentially dangerous method before moving on to the next.

For 3M adhesive just gently heat the area with a hair dryer (never use a heat gun on paint). Then gently pull or use waxed dental floss. It's amazing how effective heat is when removing adhesives. 3M adhesives tapes are designed to be removable by pulling and stretching the tape. It will usually just let go when stretched. For any residual residue I use this:
http://www.amazon.com/Duck-527263-Ad...pr_product_top

Different adhesives use several different bonders, so no single solvent works on everything. My solvent arsenal includes denatured alcohol, acetone, goo gone, Duck Adhesive remover, WD40, and a citrus based solvent such as Desolv It. However always test the solvent where it won't show or else you may create a bigger problem then what you started with.