[Ade]

hi
i need to re tape some of the xlc sections in my layout. On removing the old tape the adhesive backing has remained in places...

So far i have tried contact cleaner but it just softens it and i can not lift it..

Is there a magical for removing it that wont melt the plastic...

Tia

 

[Ember]

Not sure if it's available in ol' Blighty, but there is a cleaning product made from citrus oil which works well. Citro Clean is the best one I've found. I use it for removing glue left from vinyl graphics on vehicles, signs or banners that require changing. Otherwise, Prepsol would be the next thing to try. Another product that I use on vehicles to remove tar and such without damaging duco.

Cheers
Embs

 

[Fox GB]

Hi

Best stuff to use would be tar and glue remover, Autoglym would probably be the easiest one to get hold of from Halfords. It has a blue label.

 

[Michael363672]

Hi Ade,

Put some white spirit on a cloth and rub it will loosen the glue

Also if you are carefull a shart stanley blade will lift of loads

Michael

 

[John Cahill]

Are we talking about copper tape residue? I've noticed multiple posts where people are concerned about removing this. If you have the
appropriate tape, the adhesive is conductive and there's no reason I can think of to bother removing it. Just burnish after reapplying the
new tape to smooth everything out nicely...

John

 

[Ade]

hi
after trying numerous household products i could not shift the residue, so followed Jihn's advice and all is now perfect.

Just re-applied over the old glue and smooth the tape down.

 

[cenglish]

I've used Krud Kutter (Lowes or Home Depot) which is like Goo Gone. After I got all the crud off, I cleaned with lighter fluid to get some grip back to the Sport track.
CE

 

[shaunbmx]

Acetone - (Nail varnish remover).

Glue gone - job done.

Shaunbmx

 

[bleny luke]

Here in the States we use GooGone. It removes all sorts of glue and other sticky stuff without damage to plastics. I think it contains Citrus oil.