Tape removal

[cagedfalcon]

I picked up a frame with medals double sided tape hold then on. Is it safe to use acetone or goof off to remove the excess adhesive?

 

Thanks Paul

 

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[scottplen]

I would try hot water 1st ? 

[unclegrumpy]

Setting it out in the sun might help too.  Sometimes that softens things enough that you can peal off the tape, and then wipe the remaining adhesive off with a soft rag.  

 

If that does not work, then try the hot water.  The next would be a little dish soap, and after that windex.  Goof Off or acetone could take the finish off.  

[cagedfalcon]

Setting it out in the sun might help too.  Sometimes that softens things enough that you can wipe it off with a soft rag.  
 
If that does not work, then try the hot water.  The next would be a little dish soap, and after that windex.  Goof Off or acetone could take the finish off.  

Thanks, this is why I ask before doing.


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[unclegrumpy]

Good luck!  Go easy, and think about what you are doing.  Sometimes the adhesive effects the finish, and there is nothing you can do about that.  It is amazing how many nice medals framers have damaged with tape, glue, and their scissors...some seem to love cutting off the broaches.    

[Steve B.]

Try isopropyl alcohol first.  It is relatively benign but will soften many adhesives.  Acetone and Goof-Off are a little more aggressive Still, go carefully and slowly.

[cagedfalcon]

Try isopropyl alcohol first.  It is relatively benign but will soften many adhesives.  Acetone and Goof-Off are a little more aggressive Still, go carefully and slowly.

Good luck!  Go easy, and think about what you are doing.  Sometimes the adhesive effects the finish, and there is nothing you can do about that.  It is amazing how many nice medals framers have damaged with tape, glue, and their scissors...some seem to love cutting off the broaches.    

Yes, I've seen that. The seller looks like he just removed the broaches.


Steve, thanks for the isopropyl tip.

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[kfields]

I've had luck starting with a hair dryer on the warm setting, not the hottest setting.

Kim

[cagedfalcon]

Well, I got lucky with most of them. Just using my thumbnail they were starting to dry with age. Will try alcohol next as soap & water seem to just smear it.

Thanks to all for the tips


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[Allan H.]

Try putting them in the freezer for a while and see if you can get the tape to pop off. Cold will oftentimes make the bonding agent less adhesive. I would try that before introducing chemicals or heat to the piece.

Allan

[smwinter207]

Denatured Alcohol works for me every time.

[manayunkman]

I use my thumbnail to remove the tape and rub the residue off with my finger.

[Nack]

Goo Gone is great for adhesive residue.

[LuftStalg1]

WD-40 will remove glues and adhesives.  Spray a little on a paper towel and a little rub and it will come right off!