Gorilla Tape Residue

[nhunter344]

Anyone have a proven way to get rid of the adhesive left behind when you remove gorilla tape? I want to redo the tape on the bottom of my yak but I want to clean off the old stuff first.

I know certain adhesive removers can be brutal on certain kinds of plastic so I wanted to know if anyone has used something that worked.



Thanks!

[Salty Dog]

Acetone has always worked for me. leaves no residue.

[nhunter344]

Thank you! I will give that a shot.

[DonV]

If it is stubborn try some 00 steel wool wetted with mineral spirits or acetone. DIY tip, it works wonderful to remove caulk residue that won't scrape off. I start with mineral spirits and if that doesn't do the trick move on to acetone or lacquer thinner. Mineral spirits is less harsh and reactive, if it does the trick I try to use that as it will not damage paints, finishes or plastics. Lacquer thinner and acetone can soften plastic and damage finishes and I don't like being to aggressive with them. Using them to do a quick wipe after the mineral spirits to clean up any residue or oiliness I feel pretty safe. Magic erasers are also a great cleaning tool and will take scuffs and residue off a kayak or anything

[Goody]

I used this to remove tint goo off windows. Works great for kayaks too.

Turtle Wax T-529 Label & Sticker Remover - 10 oz