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Old 03-14-2006 | 12:13 AM
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Question how the hell do I remove DUCT TAPE from my car.. :(

I've tried a few polish and wax removers, but NOTHING has helped much... I have some duct tape stuck on the front and rear fender and REALLLLLLLY wanna remove it... it looks so BAD, I'm embarrased to drive the car during daytime

Plz help... how do I get rid of this!
Old 03-14-2006 | 12:16 AM
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Use a Tar & Bug remover. It's made for cars so it won't hurt the paint. You should be able to find it at a local auto store like Autozone or PepBoys. It should take it off no problem.
Old 03-14-2006 | 12:16 AM
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"goo gone" or "Greased Lightning" have both worked for me in the past. I've also heard you can spray it with WD-40 and let it sit overnight and it'll wipe off the next day, but I've never tried that one before.
Old 03-14-2006 | 12:17 AM
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okay I found something on Google lol..

http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf101025.tip.html

Are these recommendations safe to use on clear coat ?
Old 03-14-2006 | 12:18 AM
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why was it on there in the first place?
Old 03-14-2006 | 12:20 AM
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yeah someone said Goo Gone... I had completely forgotten that name!!!.. thanks a mill for reminding...

Now should I spray that stuff and let it sit for a while... or spray - rub - repeat if necessary... when done, wash and wax car ?
Old 03-14-2006 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by MosesMcgregor
why was it on there in the first place?
read the link I posted above... same scenario
Old 03-14-2006 | 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by mrws6speed
Use a Tar & Bug remover. It's made for cars so it won't hurt the paint. You should be able to find it at a local auto store like Autozone or PepBoys. It should take it off no problem.
I tried that already and it didn't help much.. I think I need something a bit stronger
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Originally Posted by RahuL
spray - rub - repeat if necessary... when done, wash and wax car ?
That's the preferred method.
Soak the affected area and let it sit a couple minutes.
Might take a little elbow grease, but it'll come off.

But yes, using Goo Gone on paint will remove the wax too, so you'll need to re-wax afterwards.
Old 03-14-2006 | 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by OctaneZ28
That's the preferred method.
Soak the affected area and let it sit a couple minutes.
Might take a little elbow grease, but it'll come off.

But yes, using Goo Gone on paint will remove the wax too, so you'll need to re-wax afterwards.

gotchya!!.. thanks alot man!!
Old 03-14-2006 | 12:28 AM
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one more ques, what should I use to rub the goo-gone ... ? terry towels, slightly soaked sponge, microfiber towels... ?
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Originally Posted by RahuL
one more ques, what should I use to rub the goo-gone ... ? terry towels, slightly soaked sponge, microfiber towels... ?
a brillow pad

i'd just use a terry cloth because i wouldnt want that **** on my microfiber
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Originally Posted by Silver02TA
a brillow pad
for real ? ... you mean this :



damn!.. scrubbing with that sounds like masturbating with sandpaper




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