Originally Posted by
justinsdrake
I know its an old thread, but best one I can find. Any tips on removing shellacked tape from a frame? Bad decision. I know. But need help with removing it without destroying the powder coat underneath. Thanks!
Shellacked tape over powder coat? Have you tried just pulling it off? That's normally all that is required, at least for handlebars.
Borax solution will dissolve shellac, nearly as well as alcohol. Works best with warm or hot water, but even cold it will still dissolve shellac over time. Maybe soak some rags and wrap around the tape for a soak? Might take a few hours or more.
As always with this sort of thing, test the finish first to make sure that the borax solution doesn't eat the powder coat.