nitromorto

I am painting my first shell and I was wondering how do I remove sticky residue left after removing the masking tape. I have just painted the first colour and remived the mask and in a few places the masking tape has left some of the adhesive behind on the shell.
I didn't want to wash it out because of the fresh paint. Any ideas??

kh15

lighter fluid, diluted paint thiner

godfreymatc3soul

What tape did you use, if you used cheap stuff then it tends to leave a residue, I have got some on my spoiler - I tried lighter fluid but it did not really work. Also how long did you leave it on for, I now have some professional masking tape which can be left on for three days without residue.

nitromorto

yeah, it was cheap stuff, I only left it on overnight, but i will try lighter fluid, thanks guys.

fedo23

try windex it works...I normally use a product called goo-gone spray gel...its not really a gel, it is similar to windex(orange in color and smells like orange) but it is made specifically for sticky/sticker removal...old inspection stickers on cars etc....you can probably find some in any department store...i usually by mine at auto department stores-its also handy to have around the house...It works well.good luck.

_kyle_

I think any orange oil will work( i believe goo gone is made with orange oil)

ICrashThings

is that blue painters tape good for bodies?