Duct Tape stuck on paint... Help!!

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Nov 21, 2005 | 12:52 PM

RahuL

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Duct Tape stuck on paint... Help!!

.. I had to cover the driver's side window with a trash bag because the window motor died on me and so, the window didn't roll up

Anyways, with it raining and no other option .. I duct taped the trash bag..

Now, that the window is fixed, I started to peel off the tape. However, parts of it are now totally adhered to the door and the windshield [front and rear driver's side]

How do I take this off !!.. I really hope it comes off

Any ideas... ?? Plz help!

Nov 21, 2005 | 12:57 PM

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use a hairdryer to heat it up and try peeling it that way

just something to loosen that adhesive.

Nov 21, 2005 | 12:57 PM

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I use a product called goof-off. I buy it at home depot. Don't let it sit too long or use too much on the rag cause it can damage the clearcoat.
I would also wax the area affected afterwards.

Nov 21, 2005 | 01:50 PM

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goof off worked great on my dad's car too. It was a black durango, window got shot out while he was driving around town. (Gotta love Mt Clemens) anyway, we used duct tape to tape the plastic on, then used goof-off to get it off. Worked great.

Nov 21, 2005 | 01:55 PM

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thanks for the advice guys!!... I'll make a Home Depot run & give Goof Off a shot and let ya'll know

Nov 21, 2005 | 02:12 PM

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Goo Gone works too.

Nov 21, 2005 | 02:31 PM

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Goof Off is made for removing dried latex paint. What you're looking for is Goo Gone.

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Nov 21, 2005 | 02:44 PM

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WD-40 works as well.

Nov 21, 2005 | 04:50 PM

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Hell alcohol would work as well

Any "harsh" chemical is going to help loosen the adhesive properties. Just don't go using aircraft remover or something of the sort. Just whatever you do, after applying it immediately wash the area with fresh clean car soap and such, and apply a good wax.