Tape Residue
03-17-23 | 09:18 AM
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Tape Residue
Can someone recommend a tape that leaves a bad/annoying residue to get off? Something that wont straight up ruin paint but will be a pain to meticulously clean without solvents. Thanks
03-17-23 | 10:14 AM
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Um…you want sticky residue to remove? Pick just about any adhesive tape. The longer it sits on whatever, usually the more residue is left. Cheap duct tape and hot temperatures will make for a wonderfully difficult mess to remove.
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03-17-23 | 11:30 AM
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Acetone is great on non-painted surfaces but OMS or Kerosine (W40) works well and is usually harmless to paint.
03-17-23 | 12:00 PM
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I use goo-gone, which is a product containing a solvent from citrus fruit (d-limonene). I've found this to be much better than anything else I've tried (propanol, OMS, gasoline) for getting sticky adhesives off.
Again, trust me, but verify (test for paint campatibiliy on a non-obvious surface) . But goo-gone (the original professional formula in a small bottle) works great for me for just this purpose.
Again, trust me, but verify (test for paint campatibiliy on a non-obvious surface) . But goo-gone (the original professional formula in a small bottle) works great for me for just this purpose.
03-17-23 | 12:07 PM
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03-17-23 | 12:24 PM
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Tape that is only left on a surface for an hour or two isn't going to leave much, if any residue. It takes years for that
03-17-23 | 12:51 PM
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03-17-23 | 01:15 PM
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Leaving a note Scotch taped to the motorbike would get the point across, whatever it is. Whoever owns it will be infuriated to find that someone touched the bike. No point in being a d*ck about it.
03-17-23 | 02:52 PM
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Deda Carbon look handlebar tape not only leaves a nasty residue but also these annoying fine strings behind.
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03-17-23 | 03:43 PM
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not sure we should be supporting vandalism
certainly not a bike forums topic
certainly not a bike forums topic
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03-17-23 | 03:45 PM
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i'd try Fly Paper.... that stuff is oily/gooey and resists most soaps/solvents.... not sure if it reacts with automotive paints though...
a revenge i've heard about is to squeeze superglue into the driver's door lock..... just a rumor i've heard.... no one would actually do that, would they?
it's amazing how many misunderstood your post.
a revenge i've heard about is to squeeze superglue into the driver's door lock..... just a rumor i've heard.... no one would actually do that, would they?
it's amazing how many misunderstood your post.
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03-17-23 | 04:00 PM
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03-17-23 | 04:30 PM
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Ridiculous idea, ridiculous thread. Closed.
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