How To Remove Sticky Duct Tape Residue From Aluminium Siding

First i tried using goof off product and after letting it sit for a minute i was surprised to noticed the paint wiping away with the residue.

How to remove sticky duct tape residue from aluminium siding.

Warm it up with a blow dryer and peel off what you can. Once most of the tape is off we like goo gone to soften and remove the remaining adhesive. Use a heat gun if there is a thick layer of tape on the siding. During a window restoration project i used duck tape to hold plastic sheeting to the aluminum siding to protect the bare wood of the windows during painting.

I then tried a little bit of acetone and got the same results. Scrape off the adhesive. It will soften the adhesive and allow for easier removal. In cases where duct tape residue is minimal and not too stubborn a simple scraping session with a putty knife or a butter knife in a pinch can banish the.

Hold the edge parallel to the surface you are working on and slowly scrape up the tape residue with it. You can also remove duct tape residue using a washcloth and warm water. I was removing large pieces of old tape used as labels on a metal cart and noticed they left a lot of adhesive behind. First test a safe area for compatibility before possibly damaging a visible area of the siding.

Just scrub the residue with the damp cloth using circular motions until it comes off. It would either take the paint all the way off or dull down the paint. Careful not to get the siding too hot or you could strip the paint off the siding. To remove duct tape residue try using the edge of a credit card.

This condition is rather unsightly.