Topic: Masking adhesive removal (Read 10037 times)

perkasa · « **on:** September 25, 2006, 03:35:12 pm »

Hi all,

Can anyone advise me on the best way to remove a thin film of adhesive left on the hull of my RTTL from masking.

The hull is plastic and the paint used was Tamiya acrylic. The masking was also Tamiya. I thought that by using this make of tape with their paints, ??? they would be compatible, evidently not.

So far I have tried light rubbing withthe fine wet and dry. Rubbing wit Tamiya thinners. I know that WD40 will remove the adhesive but am concerned that future paint coats will be effected by it.

If anyone has had the same problem and can help I would appreciate it.

Pete. ???

Subculture · « **Reply #1 on:** September 25, 2006, 04:11:27 pm »

Hair dryer to soften the adhesive (don't tell the missus) and a wipe with white spirit should sort it.

Andy

Sub driver · « **Reply #2 on:** September 25, 2006, 05:06:44 pm »

:) I find methylated spirits work for me...be careful with a hair dryer on a plastic hull

dougal99 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 25, 2006, 05:14:32 pm »

Perkasa,

I use Tamiya tape and have never had a problem. How long did you leave it on?

Doug

ambernblu · « **Reply #4 on:** September 25, 2006, 05:58:52 pm »

Doug has got to the crucial point of this problem - you can't leave any masking tape on (regardless of whose tape it is) longer than it takes for the paint to dry.

Best to just get it off as soon as you can, otherwise you'll risk causing more problems than you started with!

mv1 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 25, 2006, 06:13:13 pm »

Doug,

Try these.....

WD40

ZOFF ( this is from pharmacies, it removes sticking plaster glue form around wounds) or

BBQ lighter fluid.

If using WD and you need to spray over the area again make sure you use Meths or the BBQ lighter fluid so as to wash away any contamination.

Mark

martno1fan · « **Reply #6 on:** September 25, 2006, 06:45:25 pm »

try using your wifes nail varnish removing pads they have acetone in them and a light rub will remove it,once done wash it off with soap and water.

perkasa · « **Reply #7 on:** September 25, 2006, 06:52:31 pm »

Thanks lads.

I can see where I went wrong. I left the tape on to long. This shows my inexperience.

This to me proves what a brilliant site Mayhem Forum is. Knowing that there are people out there that do not know each other, and yet are willing to help is wonderful.

Pete.

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #8 on:** September 25, 2006, 06:54:08 pm »

Be careful with acetone! I was using it to clean up difficult spots on my 1:1 scale GRP boat and found it was dissolving the gel coat!

warspite · « **Reply #9 on:** September 25, 2006, 06:55:25 pm »

BBQ lighter fluid from around wounds to remove the glue - HHHHMMMMMMM sorry ouch

2772e · « **Reply #10 on:** September 25, 2006, 07:03:09 pm »

Hi Pete,

I find that if you dab the masking tape on your cloths before sticking it on the model it reduces the stick and leaves less resedue.

Just make sure you havnt got to much hair or fluff!

DickyD · « **Reply #11 on:** September 25, 2006, 08:35:37 pm »

WD40 works wonders. Also works on those orrible sticky labels.

Richard

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #12 on:** September 25, 2006, 09:24:18 pm »

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WD40 works wonders. Also works on those orrible sticky labels.

Like you get on stuff you buy from B&Q?

cbr900 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 26, 2006, 03:47:32 am »

I have a bottle of kicker called Flashtac, it accelerates glue dying, a light spray and it will remove any sticky residue with no damage to paint or plastics....

Roy

DickyD · « **Reply #14 on:** September 26, 2006, 12:24:30 pm »

Quote from: Colin Bishop on September 25, 2006, 09:24:18 pm

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WD40 works wonders. Also works on those orrible sticky labels.

Like you get on stuff you buy from B&Q?

All those where you take the labels off and it leaves the sticky behind.

Maybe could have phrased that better. Will now get all those threads about sticky behinds.

Richard ::)

martno1fan · « **Reply #15 on:** September 26, 2006, 02:05:54 pm »

Quote from: Colin Bishop on September 25, 2006, 06:54:08 pm

Be careful with acetone! I was using it to clean up difficult spots on my 1:1 scale GRP boat and found it was dissolving the gel coat!

yep true hence why i said wash with soapy water straight away!!i should have made that more clear!!.

anmo · « **Reply #16 on:** September 26, 2006, 07:22:41 pm »

I've always found meths to be a useful solvent for removing masking tape and sticker traces, as well as many other things, very useful stuff to have around in fact. Quite safe to use on recently applied paint as well, and it doesn't leave any residue.

maninthestreet · « **Reply #17 on:** September 26, 2006, 10:50:03 pm »

HI! IT'S BARRY SCOTT!! HAVE YOU TRIED CILLIT BANG! DEGREASER - WORKS WELL ON STICK GOOEY STUFF!!!

martno1fan · « **Reply #18 on:** September 28, 2006, 06:40:48 pm »

use mr muscle kitchen cleaner i ran out of acetone today when fibreglassing and this stuff actually cleaned my brushes totally of resin(great stuff) not to mention my hands lol!!.

Roger in France · « **Reply #19 on:** September 29, 2006, 06:53:58 am »

Lakeland Plastics sell a product called "Sticky Stuff Remover" which works fo me. My wife brings it home after a visit to the UK (but not in her and luggage!).

Roger in France.

Guy Bagley · « **Reply #20 on:** September 29, 2006, 09:36:52 am »

we always used liquid lighter fuel for removal of sticky residue left by tapes, also used alot in the graphics industry for cleaning drawing boards and rulers and stuiff, evapourates leaving no mess too

cbr900 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 29, 2006, 12:18:43 pm »

GUY,

Only problem on a plastic hull, just like the fluid it also dissappears....

Roy

Guy Bagley · « **Reply #22 on:** October 11, 2006, 01:40:24 am »

not if its styrene it does n't, i have tried this our liquid lighter fuel ( swan brand) does not affect plastic styrene hulls....

Stavros · « **Reply #23 on:** October 10, 2006, 11:30:10 pm »

Go along to your friendly motor paint factor and buy yourself a Gallon,yes a Gallon of PANEL WIPE not only will it remove masking tape residue but degrease a model prior to painting blooming marvellous stuff,no modeler should be without it.A word of warning lads spraying WD40 on a model will have disastrous results if further painting is too be done due to the silicone content!!!

cbr900 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 11, 2006, 05:07:50 am »

Also be careful spraying bug spray, if it lands on the surface you are going to paint, it will do some very strange things to the paint, as a mate found out the hard way......

Roy

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