8 replies to this topic

[Shiv]

Hi guys, any preferred methods/items for the task of removing some double-sided tape without scratching the car?

[Dylan]

Eucalyptus oil might do it Shiv. Perhaps turps, but might be a bit wary of that stripping paint. Give the eucalyptus oil a go first, apply some to a rag then rub in to the taped up area. With a bit of elbow grease and some further applications it should start to come off. Give it a wash afterwards to clear up any excess oil.

[SUBARU]

Wax and Grease remover will do the trick, or perhaps some prepsol or something similar.

[Soop]

What Chris said. Turps wont strip the paint. If it does, someone did a bodgy repair. Turps wont hurt 2k paint if you wash it off.

[Dylan]

What Chris said.
Turps wont strip the paint. If it does, someone did a bodgy repair.

Turps wont hurt 2k paint if you wash it off.

Ahh sweet as - good to know Paul thanks

[skillionaire]

Hi,

I just use that orange power stuff. No harm whatsoever and it lifts stuff with minimal elbow grease.

Cheers,
Nik

[Richo]

I'd be carefull with orange cleaner stuff. Seen it do messed up stuff to plastics if its not cleaned instantly

[SAV84C]

I'd be carefull with orange cleaner stuff. Seen it do messed up stuff to plastics if its not cleaned instantly

I second that... Its generally used 2 clean grease n shit off your hands/skin so its strong stuff... Dont know wat it would do 2 paint though

[XXB4XX]

As Nik posted above, I use a citrus cleaner too, called Desolve-It, can be found at Bunnings / coles / woolies etc..