Best solvent to remove sticky tape residue.

--- John Foust <jfoust at threedee.com> wrote: Vegetable oil? Never heard that one before - might work. I typically use goo gone, it's wonderful stuff, although it is hard on plastics. It's great for the sides of metal cabinets - most recently I used it to get goo off the side of a Vax 6000, but the finish on that is not going to get damaged by something like goo gone - you'd need something a little stronger. Like a hammer. On plastic stuff, over zealous applications of goo gone can smooth out the texture a bit. The trick is to use very little. Try the "other tape" method first. It doesn't _have_ to be the same tape, but it helps. Start by using some packing tape or something, you'll be surprised at just how well it can work. But if the goo is old and hardened, you need a solvent. If goo gone is unavailable, there are numerous other similar products out there - I know that there's one called Contractors DeSolvIt or something similar, it's available in big jugs. But yeah, WD40 will take it off. Just don't use it on plastics. I've never had a problem using it on painted metal, but I've heard that it can take paint off if used too long. The basic trick with solvents is - start with a little, and do it quickly. -Ian