Re: removing old, dried, masking tape

Re: removing old, dried, masking tape

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removing old, dried, masking tape Michael Horowitz 01-02-2007
On Tue, 02 Jan 2007 15:36:10 -0500, Michael Horowitz
<mhorowit@cox.net> wrote:

>Someone used masking tape many years ago to cover some screwheads on
>my leading edge. Pulling it off only gives me strips of masking tape.
>
>Any suggestions on how to remove this stuff? - Mike

I have used both Acetone and Mineral Spirits to remove the old, dried
adhesive. It takes a bit of elbow grease too. 100 MPH tape is worse
than masking tape.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com


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