I'm in a 'sticky situation'

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Old 09-14-2011, 08:35 PM
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So I painted the back bumper(under the hatch) black (pics tomorrow) And I covered everything etc. BUT I made the stupid mistake of not using masking tape(You can see where this is going)
I used some kind of tannish carpenter tape and, me being gullible, put some on the car.. When I finished it all up and peeled everything off it left tape residue on the car and I used rubbing alchohol, tooth paste(idk internet) and dawn and that stuff just wont come off my factory paint What is a good dis-solvent that can get it off easily without ruining the paint?
 
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Old 09-14-2011, 08:36 PM
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Painters tape** not masking
 
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Old 09-14-2011, 09:23 PM
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Alcohol or a buffing compound is what would use. Or maybe even a polish.
 
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Old 09-14-2011, 09:32 PM
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Goof Off. I use it all the time to help remove bug and tar and those pesky stickers dealers put on.
 
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Old 09-14-2011, 09:42 PM
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Can I get it at a hardware store?
 
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Old 09-14-2011, 09:58 PM
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Goo gone. Get it from a hardware store or grocery store.
 
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Old 09-14-2011, 10:08 PM
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What kind of tape did you use?
 
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Old 09-15-2011, 02:30 PM
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WD-40 works well. And believe it or not, creamy peanut butter will also remove many tape residues. I think it has something to do with the oil in the peanut butter.
 
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Old 09-15-2011, 03:08 PM
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Easier still if you smear peanut butter on the goo, then let your dog clean it off. Sit back and have a beer while Fido does all the work!
 
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Old 09-15-2011, 03:13 PM
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lmao! Drank a couple beers today in great weather workin on my car. Probably the best feeling ever. Oh and got that goof off stuff. Worked wonders. Thanks guys
 


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