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[Closed] Removing helicopter tape.........best method?

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Just got a second hand frame covered in helicopter tape, looks a bit worn so would like to replace it, after a variety of pulling on one piece left with the glue reside and debris/grit &glue on the frame, what is the best way to clean this off?


 
Posted : 19/10/2009 8:45 am
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Try heating with a hair drier to melt the glue. Should make things a bit easier.
Davie.


 
Posted : 19/10/2009 8:48 am
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Warm it up,peel it off then whitre spirit to remove the residue.


 
Posted : 19/10/2009 8:57 am
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You ned the right solvent. Nasty stuff called Xylene shifts most residual tape glue. Xylene is a component of Hammerite thinners, which you can (still) buy. Take care with it, very toxic, it's absorbed through the skin, and might take existing paint off (test first).


 
Posted : 19/10/2009 8:59 am
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er that last one sounds nasty......i will avoid for the minute


 
Posted : 19/10/2009 9:44 am
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Try heating with a hair drier to melt the glue

it would appear most forum users have no need for one of these...


 
Posted : 19/10/2009 9:57 am
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Do what i do and just rip it off......

......taking most of your RS Pike decal with it 😐


 
Posted : 19/10/2009 10:01 am
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ripping off but leaving residue


 
Posted : 19/10/2009 10:04 am