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jackfuller
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Initially Posted - 04/29/2005 :  16:28:05  Show Profile  Visit jackfuller's Homepage
I'm finally getting around to redoing my C25 windows and wish to remove old duct tape and residue where I had applied my very temporary fix. What's the best way?
Thanks,
Jack
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kayest
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Response Posted - 04/29/2005 :  17:44:30  Show Profile
I have a solution for the duct tape residue. Not sure about any other residue. Bestine (rubber cement thinner) works quite well. Good luck.

-Steve
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Doug
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Response Posted - 04/30/2005 :  00:05:45  Show Profile
Try 3M adhisive remover. Works great!
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Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 04/30/2005 :  05:26:40  Show Profile  Visit Ben - FL's Homepage
WD-40 also takes off many kinds of sticky stuff. And it shouldn't melt the plexiglass.
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 04/30/2005 :  08:02:52  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
Just did a quick test.
I have a piece of furniture in the garage that had the doors strapped closed with tape.
Removed a piece of the tape.
Tried to clean the residue with WD40 - Smells like WD40 - failed :(
Tried to clean with Rubbing Alcohol - Smells like bad vodka - failed
Tried to clean with 'Goop' (the orange flavor) - Smells good, but failed.
Tried to clean with Silicone lubricating spray (it was handy) - success! (Smells notalot)

Unless your boat is in the driveway (or you live on the dock) then I would suggest testing it for yourself as your experience (tape, surface, length of stay) may differ.

Whatever you use, unless it has a natural base (citrus etc.) then make sure the cabin is well vented if you are working inside. (but I guess the tape is on the outside.)
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 04/30/2005 :  09:25:19  Show Profile
I use "Goof Off" as my everything remover. It really does a number on rub rails.
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 05/02/2005 :  07:39:01  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
Second vote for Goo Off or Goo Be Gone...I've trie them both and they work great.
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cathluk
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Response Posted - 05/03/2005 :  10:41:08  Show Profile
I third the "Goof Off" suggestion. That stuff takes off all sorts of sticky messes.
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