Tape residue

[Steelhog]

Hey guys, kinda an odd question but anybody got any good remedies for geting tape residue of a blade? After going through and breaking down some boxises I had a metric f@#$ ton of tape residue stuck to my blade. I eventuly got it off by useing realy hot watter and my fingernail, but there has got to be an easer way. Stuped question I know but just wanted to know what you guys use.

 

[So-Lo]

Wd-40

 

[markksr]

WD-40 or rubbing alcohol should do it.

 

[Don M]

Fingernail polish remover (acetone).

 

[mqqn]

Hi steelhog -

Goo Gone.

best regards -

mqqn

 

[GWashington1732]

Ronsonol lighter fluid.

 

[Karda]

Lighter fluid also works well.

EDIT: the ex-first prez beat me to it.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Lighter fluid does the trick FAST.

 

[joe-bob]

Berryman's B-12

Everyone should have a can in the garage anyway.

 

[sir woodley]

I allways have a bottle of lighter fluid around, just for that!

 

[Tony8179]

+1 for Ronsonol Ligher Fluid.

 

[ryts100]

I usually just rub it off with my thumb, or if theres a lot, some cheap Scotch tape, pressed on to the residue, then lifted off a few times, then the thumb.

 

[snorkem]

goo gone

 

[jkarp_53]

I've successfully removed tape residue with plain kerosene, which is very mild...be careful with Goo Gone or Goof Off on black coated blades, it can damage the finish.

 

[din]

extra-chunky style adams peanut butter.

 

[FlaMtnBkr]

It's been said but I always use WD40. Goo gone for really tough stuff.

 

[yobbos1]

I carry a Zippo, I have to say that Zippo lighter fluid works better than anything else I've tried. Believe me I get a LOT of tape gunk on my blades.

 

[Let It Bleed]

1.Nail Polish Remover
2.Petroleum Jelly
3.Toothpaste
4.Hand Lotion
5.Hair Spray
6.Baby Oil (mineral oil)
7.Vinegar (soak cloth, apply to goo then leave for awhile–even overnight)
8.Rubbing Alcohol
9.Windex
10.Baking Soda & Water Paste (just rub gently into the goo, then wipe off with a warm wet cloth)
11.Lighter Fluid
12.Kerosene
13.WD-40 (set for 5 minutes)
14.Paint Thinner
15.Rubber Cement Thinner
16.Artgum Erasers
17.Peanut Butter
18.Vegetable Oil (set for about 2 hours)
19.Margarine
20.Mayonnaise (leave set for a few hours or overnight)
21.Goo Gone
22.Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
23.Furniture Polish
24.For surfaces that you’re afraid to damage, try heating the sticky goo with a hair dryer then wiping off (firmly) with a wet warm & soapy cloth.
25.Duct Tape (stick on goo firmly, life tape up quickly, repeat as needed)

 

[hardheart]

I have lighter fluid exclusively for cleaning.

 

[MORIMOTOM]

the chemicals mentioned work well.

i have been using a mr. clean magic eraser. they have taken off everything from tape res to food.