Get Dried Masking Tape off a Painted Surface

Any adhesive can be removed with a solvent. However, sometimes, we don't know which solvent is most effective. In this wikiHow, it will teach what solvents work and what don't.

Steps

  1. Determine what kind of painted surface you have. If it's the interior of a house, then you can be pretty sure that it's latex paint. A product called "Goof Off" is available in home stores (paint department). There are some citrus-based solvents available too. They are generally available in the same area.
  2. Scrape off what you can of the tape using a fingernail or a putty knife. Be careful not to scratch the painted surface. A nylon pancake spatula might work too. You have to try to get the paper part off first so that the solvent can work on the glue.
  3. Prepare for adding the solvent. Goof-Off is going to dissolve both the adhesive and the paint, so work carefully. Put a little on a rag, rub it on the adhesive just until it's removed. Then wipe off the remaining solvent with another clean rag or paper towel.

Tips

  • Always read the manufacturer's instructions on the solvent product.

Warnings

  • You can ruin a lacquer finish (furniture, automobiles) with solvents. Test first!

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