Box Tape Goo

To remove tape goop,I place several drops of motor oil on the blade and with a paper towel from the kitchen.I rub the goo off in a circular pattern with the flat portion of the blade lying flat on top of newspapers, as to not cut ones self.
 
Each type of glue/paint/gunk has a particular solvent that works best on it, while others work poorly or not at all. Water works well on old fashioned wet-to-stick paper packing tape. The glue on duct tape and plastic packaging tape and most price tags, and asphalt/tar dissolves best in natpha/lighter fluid, though kerosene and GooGone also work reasonably well. Alcohol is great for shellac and removing oils. Acentone or nail polish remover (a mix of acetone, perfume, lanolin or other oils) works well on enamel paints, krazy glue and most types of varnish. Turpentine cuts through Canadian balsam, pine tree sap and certain paints.

I don't have a Zippo, but I keep a little bottle of Ronsonol lighter fluid around specifically for cleaning label and tape residue because it makes removing them pretty effortless with just a few drops. 'tis flammable though so I stick with GooGone if I'm working on a large area or near a flame.
 
Glue from shop sticks can be washed off with some gasoline (i am using the clean gasoline which is sold like solvent)
 
smegs said:
I'll second that. I use Pam spray with good results.
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Ditto. Peanut butter also works VERY well. I'd try one of these first...they are virtually free (you probably already have them in your kitchen), plus they are food safe.

- Mark
 
Most of the tape adhesives are acrylic based and are not terribly solvent resistant. They can be dissolved by most petroleum based solvents.
That would include:
acetone
Lacquer thinner
paint thinner - (I like this best.)
WD40 (has solvent in it)
lighter fluid
kerosene
gasoline
white gas (Coleman fuel)
etc

rubbing alcohol (50% Isopropanol) is usually not strong enough.
 
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