Best Way to remove double sided tape.

[nighterfighter]

You could use a knife to peel it off, then a small amount of diluted rubbing alcohol, on a q-tip, to get the residue off.

[dirtbikerxz]

Originally Posted by nighterfighter

You could use a knife to peel it off, then a small amount of diluted rubbing alcohol, on a q-tip, to get the residue off.

Will isopropyl alcohol do the job?

[nighterfighter]

Originally Posted by dirtbikerxz

Will isopropyl alcohol do the job?

They are the same thing. Rubbing alcohol usually refers to 70% isopropyl alcohol.

I'd make sure you wipe it off once you are done also, just to make sure it doesn't linger and eat through the plastics.

[dirtbikerxz]

Originally Posted by nighterfighter

They are the same thing. Rubbing alcohol usually refers to 70% isopropyl alcohol.

I'd make sure you wipe it off once you are done also, just to make sure it doesn't linger and eat through the plastics.

Got it. Thanks.

[Dennis5045]

Goo Gone works wonders on adhesive.

[Turing'sEgo]

If you can somehow apply Acetone to it, that would do the trick.

[EricH]

Originally Posted by Turing'sEgo

If you can somehow apply Acetone to it, that would do the trick.

More likely to eat plastic, though, in my experience.

[dirtbikerxz]

Originally Posted by Turing'sEgo

If you can somehow apply Acetone to it, that would do the trick.

Originally Posted by EricH

More likely to eat plastic, though, in my experience.

That's exactly what i was thinking. I thinking isopropyl alcohol should be good enough, and I don't think it'll eat the plastic.

[TikiTech]

I have had lots of success with WD40 and removing various adhesives.

I would stay away from alcohol. Different types of plastics do not react well with isopropyl alcohol.

Depending on where and what you are removing. Try using a wooden artists knife (toothpick, chopstix, etc.) and put some WD40 on the tape and work the two parts apart. Adding more WD-40 as needed.

Good luck!

Aloha

[sanddrag]

The best idea is to only use 3M VHB in the first place. It comes off clean. I know that doesn't help your current situation, but it may save you in the future.

We recently has to take some vinyl (like car window vinyl) off a toolbox. Mineral Spirits was the only thing that did the trick without removing paint. Long working time too.

[evanperryg]

Originally Posted by Turing'sEgo

If you can somehow apply Acetone to it, that would do the trick.

DON'T do this. Acetone can weaken the plastic, and cause structural failures. I've watched a piece of 1/4" Lexan rubbed with acetone crumble in someone's hand. Your best bet is probably goo gone or isopropyl alcohol.