How To Remove Old Scotch Tape Off Plastic

[Steve]

Hi guys

Can anyone recommend anything to get old scotch tape off plastic. I have strips of that foam tape which i need to remove but its a real b*tch to remove.

cheers

[redz_UK]

ethanol works best for me..

failing that try wd40??

[Steviewevie]

I had to remove old foam sticky pads when I replaced a number plate. As well as using WD40, which works pretty well, you can also try tar remover (e.g. Autoglm), which is what I used. It was still hard work though and didn't magically fall off.

[Steve]

wow never thought wd40 would work.

Would petrol work?

[Steviewevie]

Petrol is certainly worth a try, yes. Or lighter fluid.

[MacRS200]

As ^^^^^^^ lighter fluid :D

[steve2006]

Be careful with petrol it can damage some types of plastics.

I buy a special "label remover" in an aerosol can good on sticky pads, sellotape (other brands are available) and even for removing stick on badges on the boot lid!

Causes no paint damage and smells of oranges.

Plenty on Fleabay just type in "label remover"

[widnes_is200]

auto glym tar and glue remover, best thing and quick, most solvents like petrol /thinners will damage ure plastics