We bought a china cabinet from Macy's that was old Strawbridges stock. We got a great deal on it but it was prob sitting in a warehouse for years. The masking tape is over the glass and it's so cooked on- I can not pull it off. I just comes off in tiny pieces. I tried rubbing alchol but it's taking hours!! Any suggestions?? Oh and something that won't damage the wood if it drips! Thanks!!
2006-12-24 10:12:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
old remedy, but it works. Use olive oil, soak with sponge & go lightly with steelwool or brillo pad.
2006-12-24 16:39:50 · answer #1 · answered by pit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a razor blade at about 90degress angle and scrape off then take some nail polish remover to remove the residue from the glue on the tape. Nail polish remover smells but not as bad as mineral spirits and every guy that has a girlfriend or wife who does her nails already has nail polish remover on hand and it works very well I use it a lot to remove paints and even gold leafing glue off the dinning room table and since the wife uses it daily never noticed but she has noticed the bottle getting empty now the secret of the nail polish thief is out Hope that helps Lr
2016-03-29 05:52:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windex is the best. Be sure to drape old towels or blankets over the cabinet to protect the wood. Use a single edge razor blades to scrape. Only scrape in one direction and wipe off between each pass to prevent scratching the glass.
2006-12-24 14:35:16 · answer #3 · answered by Gary S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After scraping the excess tape,I would use nail polish remover or paint thinner. Works all the time! Put something like Saran Wrap over the wood in case of drips
2006-12-24 10:20:23 · answer #4 · answered by stefanyt_charron 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goo Gone.
Place a few drops on the sticker then rub with old dish towel. Or put it directly on the dish towel and the rub it on the sticker.
To prevent from dripping on the wood place a paper grocery sack under the item you are working on or construction paper.
2006-12-24 12:17:47 · answer #5 · answered by ASDZA’NI 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove most of the tape with a sharp blade. The to remove the adhesive us EUCALYPTUS OIL on a ball of cotton wool. The Eucalyptus oil will not damage the wood surface and it smells good too.
2006-12-25 07:18:38 · answer #6 · answered by Billy T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go with the Goo Gone. it is just citrus oil, so it shouldn't hurt the finish. just to make sure try some on the back of a leg or out of sight place. good luck, and happy holidays!
2006-12-24 13:46:34 · answer #7 · answered by car dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first vingar/water, if that fails use a window razor blade or sharp putty knife very carefully. Don't damage the precious wood finish.
2006-12-24 20:35:32 · answer #8 · answered by kikaida42 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try rubbing alcohol or lighter fluid to remove the sticky residue.
2006-12-24 10:21:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Razer scraper
2006-12-24 10:16:38 · answer #10 · answered by brian d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋