Working on a project for Christmas and I had to mask off something to paint and the masking tape left some residue....is there anything I can use that will not harm or remove the paint itself?:confused:

Thanks in advance.;)

wd 40 or lighter fluid.

You sure Afterhours? Don't want to screw this up now....almost done.:D

try soapy water.
or rubbin it off with your finger

what happened? leave the tape on too long?

what is the tape residue on, enamel paint, laquer, etc....

rubbing alcohol- safe and it works.

Rattlecan....won-t come off with finger....it was only on for a few hours, long enough for paint to dry!:rolleyes:

Whats that slim?:eek:


:laughs: ;)

try stickin more fresh tape over it and pulling it off.
like dabbing it with more sticky tape. might work

Gimma a minute........

Hey BF was it the blue tape?

No....regular masking tape....it did not bother the Krylon paint just the other brand.:rolleyes: All set...repainted affected area and removed tape immediately. Looks great and thanks for your help all. Tried the rubbing alcohol, no go so just repainted.;)

Gotta get me some of the blue tape though!;)

Oh...sorry I did not hear you through all your hair!:laughs: ;) :D :happy:

he was suggesting a product called goof off. I dont think he was calling you one BF

Oh, thats funny!:laughs: See, not knowing that GOOF OFF is a product of some sort, you can sense my embarrasment.;)

Larry, next time you are in Beaver woodworking go to where the masking tapes are and buy some green 3M tape it is specifically for laquer, the residue won't be left behind on any surface. It is NOT cheap but well worth the extra you would pay for the cheap blue or green or other painters tape.

10 bucks says bigfish is making a candy cane plug :hihi:

or other automotive store, automotive masking tape, plastic, comes as narrow as 1/8 for pinstripe.

Originally posted by Eben
10 bucks says bigfish is making a candy cane plug :hihi:

copycat, I already did that 4 years ago:smash: ;)

You are hot Eben...you know me too well!;) Stay tuned!:D

:hee: i'll take teh 10 bucks in plugs thankyou verrrry much :D

Its not a candy cane......but I am making something for you guys to enjoy.:D

An origami panda!~~~ I knew it !!!!! There is a Santa!!!!:happy:

Tough to beat the doody swimmer.:laughs:

http://www.bmwoodworking.com/LURES/barberpoleplug.JPG

I used ribbon, not tape

Originally posted by NIB
Tough to beat the doody swimmer.:laughs:
Yea that crap plug looked pretty tasty,..:laughs: