masking tape

xandrewx · 04-21-2004, 11:25 PM

i left masking tape on for a couple weeks and forgot to take it off, and it seems to be permanently stuck on my window. when i try to peel it off there is tihck white residue left. Does anybody know how I can get this off?

Vader · 04-21-2004, 11:28 PM

use a razor blade if it's on your window

NeverEnough188 · 04-22-2004, 02:33 PM

goo gone or some simple green if it's not too tough

2LW2TW · 04-22-2004, 02:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Vader

use a razor blade if it's on your window

I agree. If its only on glass use a razor blade to get the majority of it off. Then if there is residue still there, spray a little WD-40 on a rag or on the glass and let it soak into the adhesive and it will come right off.

xandrewx · 04-23-2004, 04:51 AM

thank you, i will try it tomorrow morning, i just remembered to check right now

2LW2TW · 04-23-2004, 10:02 AM

Not a problem man...it should work out fine.

03 SS · 04-24-2004, 02:55 AM

Those ways will work but the best way to get crap off of windows is cheap alcohol, hands down. It is less than a dollar a bottle. It will take any crap off the window & it cleans it too, so you dont have to go back over it with anything. I usually scrape the main stuff off with a razor blade, then hit it with alcohol. Good luck.

SpiffyPhilz · 04-26-2004, 07:11 PM

I agree, alcohol is great for windows as it doesn't leave an oily residue behind like goobgone. I would also use alcohol on wheels for stubborn tar spots, never leave any of these products on your vehicle however, make sure you clean the area with soap and water afterwards. You may need to repolish/rewax an area where masking tape has sat for a while. I would honestly do it regardless if your paint is worth it.

04-21-2004, 11:25 PM	#1
xandrewx Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 34 Location: La Verne , Southern California User is: OffLine	masking tape i left masking tape on for a couple weeks and forgot to take it off, and it seems to be permanently stuck on my window. when i try to peel it off there is tihck white residue left. Does anybody know how I can get this off?
	[Reply w/Quote]

04-21-2004, 11:28 PM	#2
Vader Registered User Age: 31 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 135 Location: Windsor, Ontario Canada User is: OffLine	Re: masking tape use a razor blade if it's on your window
	[Reply w/Quote]

04-22-2004, 02:33 PM	#3
NeverEnough188 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,125 Location: Des Moines, IA User is: OffLine	Re: masking tape goo gone or some simple green if it's not too tough
	[Reply w/Quote]

04-22-2004, 02:36 PM	#4
2LW2TW Got Beer? Age: 28 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,599 Location: Rhode Island User is: OffLine	Re: masking tape Quote: Originally Posted by Vader use a razor blade if it's on your window I agree. If its only on glass use a razor blade to get the majority of it off. Then if there is residue still there, spray a little WD-40 on a rag or on the glass and let it soak into the adhesive and it will come right off.
	[Reply w/Quote]

04-23-2004, 04:51 AM	#5
xandrewx Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 34 Location: La Verne , Southern California User is: OffLine	Re: masking tape thank you, i will try it tomorrow morning, i just remembered to check right now
	[Reply w/Quote]

04-23-2004, 10:02 AM	#6
2LW2TW Got Beer? Age: 28 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,599 Location: Rhode Island User is: OffLine	Re: masking tape Not a problem man...it should work out fine.
	[Reply w/Quote]

04-24-2004, 02:55 AM	#7
03 SS Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,380 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: masking tape Those ways will work but the best way to get crap off of windows is cheap alcohol, hands down. It is less than a dollar a bottle. It will take any crap off the window & it cleans it too, so you dont have to go back over it with anything. I usually scrape the main stuff off with a razor blade, then hit it with alcohol. Good luck.
	[Reply w/Quote]

04-26-2004, 07:11 PM	#8
SpiffyPhilz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 147 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: masking tape I agree, alcohol is great for windows as it doesn't leave an oily residue behind like goobgone. I would also use alcohol on wheels for stubborn tar spots, never leave any of these products on your vehicle however, make sure you clean the area with soap and water afterwards. You may need to repolish/rewax an area where masking tape has sat for a while. I would honestly do it regardless if your paint is worth it.
	[Reply w/Quote]