What is the best way to remove tape from windows? The tape is 3M Masking Tape for Production Painting #2020, I placed the tape of the exterior side of the glass prior to painting with a Latex Acrilic Paint. Due to weather and work schedules, I didn't paint for several weeks. When finally removing the tape the sun exposure had resulted in glue residue. I don't want any damage to the paint from industrial solvents.
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Request: Removing Tape From Windows After Painting
Archived on 10/27/2006
I was painting my french doors the other day and i used tape and now i can not remove the tape from the window. Any ideas?
lilboobear_131
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RE: Removing Tape From Windows After Painting
I did this one time too. I went to a hardware store (or you can go to wal-mart) and buy and smal $2.00 scraper. It has a razor blade in it and won't scratch your windows. it is the easiest way. Otherwise you'll have to spray with window cleaner and let it soak and then scrape it off with a metal spatula. Hope everything turns out ok. (03/31/2005)
I use "GOO-GONE" (Wal-mart, it's basically orange oil) $3.00 for anything sticky or dried on. Gum, stickers, duck tape etc. I have a four year old so I;m always removing something, crayon, etc. (03/31/2005)
Use WD40. Peel off as much as you can and then spray with WD40. This works to remove any kind of adhesive from surfaces. Sometimes you have to spray more than once, but it works. Once the adhesive is removed, clean surface as usual.I learned this when in the furniture business. Hope this helps. (03/31/2005)
By quacky1297
RE: Removing Tape From Windows After Painting
Try use a hair dryer to heat up the adhesive on the tape. I found it makes it easier to remove. (03/31/2005)
By Pat
RE: Removing Tape From Windows After Painting
Heat the tape with a hair dryer and then scrape it of with a razor blade. This is the easiest way in my experience. Give it a try. (04/01/2005)
