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    Masking Tape Residue



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    Postby yvette butler » Sun Aug 26, 2007 1:40 pm

    how do i remove masking tape residue from glass windows. it is stuck like glue, i have tried soap & water and white spirit.
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    Postby polarbear » Sun Aug 26, 2007 7:41 pm

    Hi,
    Try cellulose thinners,it can be picked up in your local hardware store and it wont damage the windows so long as they are not self cleaning,apply it to a dry cloth and wipe over the masking tape residue repeatedly until it dissappears,clean of with damp cloth and soapy water.
    hope this helps
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    Postby Mrs Miggins » Sat Sep 08, 2007 11:28 pm

    Try furniture polish! Yep, I know it sounds crazy but it works! It's a simple remedy and will probably cost you nothing as most people have it! Spray it on liberally, leave it a while and then clean it off with a duster.

    I discovered this trick when I was getting frustrated with trying to remove sticky labels from a guitar we bought 2nd hand for our daughter. After searching the internet we discovered that furniture polish was the answer. I was amazed to find out that it actually worked! All I used was the cheapo shops own brand. Since then I have used it on glass jars to remove labels etc and it has worked every time. Good luck!

    Mrs M.
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    Postby Mrs Miggins » Sat Sep 08, 2007 11:31 pm

    Try furniture polish! Yep, I know it sounds crazy but it works! It's a simple remedy and will probably cost you nothing as most people have it! Spray it on liberally, leave it a while and then clean it off with a duster.

    I discovered this trick when I was getting frustrated with trying to remove sticky labels from a guitar we bought 2nd hand for our daughter. After searching the internet we discovered that furniture polish was the answer. I was amazed to find out that it actually worked! All I used was the cheapo shops own brand. Since then I have used it on glass jars to remove labels etc and it has worked every time. Good luck!

    Mrs M.
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    Postby rosebery » Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:08 pm

    ordinary masking tape will do fine. Just take it off when you've done the painting.

    Cheers
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