What solvent is used to clean solvent-resistant duct tape glue off of objects?
Question:I have a great pair of Sony headphones that broke years ago (a common problem with this model, I knew several other DJs who all had the same thing happen within a few weeks). I put duct tape on the break (as we all did) and have to replace it every year or so.
But now am having a very hard time getting the glue left behind after peeling the tape off (of a plastic surface). I tried alcohol first, then fingernail polish remover (which is mostly acetone). Neither one is working very well, only smearing it around a little. I know in the past I used acetone, though I may have also used paint thinner (which I don't have right now).
So I need to get something that will work. The fingernail polish remover has acetone in it, but also has other stuff which may be lessening it's effectiveness (?). All the new duct tapes these days say they are "solvent resistant', which may be why I'm having more trouble now than in the past.
Does anyone have experience with removing duct tape goo?
Answers:
get Goo Gone, it's available almost everywhere and will do the job.
Try Bestine, available at all paint stores.
Brake Parts Cleaner will clean just about anything. It is available at most autoparts stores for less than $10
Acetone. Very strong solvent, strong odor, use sparingly. Interestingly is NOT listed as an air pollutant (no VOC's).
goo gone WILL get the glue off BUT. it will leave a mess in the plastic! so unless it doesn't matter what they look like- and you are going to cover it over again- use the goo gone! Don't spill it! ;-)
try something called goof off it has worked very well for me, home center carry this
Try a product called goff off sold at Lowe's it takes off just about any glue on the market
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