topic Re: How do you get packaging tape residue off white goods? in Community Spirit

How do you get packaging tape residue off white goods?

orabrush — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 07:42:31 GMT

I tore offf the packaging tape. There is some specks of packaging tape left on it.

Re: How do you get packaging tape residue off white goods?

the*scarlet*pimpernel — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 07:44:54 GMT

try dabbing at it with something sticky like more packing tape or masking tape.. Eucalyptus oil will remove what ever is left.

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boris1gary — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 07:45:42 GMT

eucalyptus oil is excellent.

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imastawka — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 07:49:20 GMT

also metho should work, if you don't have eucalyptus oil

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simkiau — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 07:51:35 GMT

Eucalyptus Oil is good for that dab gently with cotton balls/soft cloth

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boris1gary — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 07:54:31 GMT

@imastawka wrote:
also metho should work, if you don't have eucalyptus oil

but it smells horrid, metho

Re: How do you get packaging tape residue off white goods?

imastawka — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:00:03 GMT

Yeah, and I have people here who barf at the smell

of euco oil

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j*oono — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:04:28 GMT

If all else fails you can buy gum remover. I usually get the packaging tape, stick it on the bits and rip it off again until it takes them off too.

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durruticolumna — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:05:03 GMT

Orange Power.

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boris1gary — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:05:43 GMT

@imastawka wrote:
Yeah, and I have people here who barf at the smell
of euco oil

and I know people who drink metho....well not anymore but I did.

Re: How do you get packaging tape residue off white goods?

j*oono — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:08:06 GMT

That's the one Durru. I couldn't remember the name of it.

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the_hawk* — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:12:43 GMT

@boris1gary wrote:
eucalyptus oil is excellent.

as is RP7

find a way to hold a tissue againt the glue and spray spme RP7 on and leave for a while, it should softenn it and wipe off

Re: How do you get packaging tape residue off white goods?

imastawka — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:15:08 GMT

@boris1gary wrote:
@imastawka wrote:
Yeah, and I have people here who barf at the smell
of euco oil
and I know people who drink metho....well not anymore but I did.

Good old White Lady - Metho and milk

Re: How do you get packaging tape residue off white goods?

lurker172602 — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:25:59 GMT

@the_hawk* wrote:
@boris1gary wrote:
eucalyptus oil is excellent.
as is RP7

find a way to hold a tissue againt the glue and spray spme RP7 on and leave for a while, it should softenn it and wipe off

You could stick the tissue on with tape ...... no wait ........

Re: How do you get packaging tape residue off white goods?

sineaterdoodah — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 21:33:39 GMT

hair spray. spray the stickies,let it dry,the residue will roll right off.

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icyfroth — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 21:48:13 GMT

perfume will dissolve it too and it smells nice.

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polksaladallie — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 23:05:54 GMT

White spirits

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joz*garage — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 23:07:47 GMT

grind it off

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icyfroth — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 00:07:41 GMT

@joz*garage wrote:
grind it off

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