How do you remove sticky tape residue off a car, without damaging the paint and the car?

Answer 1

if it is a whole sticker using a hot air gun works best. very similar to a blow dryer. but as others also suggested goo gone or wd-40 would work fine if it is just a sticky residue. i would try the wd-40 first because i know it wont damage paint. goo gone would surely remove it but it is very strong.

Answer 2

Best thing I've ever seen for this is "Goof Off" Gets trim adhesive, tape residue,tree sap all that stuff off. Find it any hardware or paint section of you local superstore.

Answer 3

I would try a product on the market made for such a thing. If nothing else Ronsol lighter fluid works for a ton of stuff and you might even have some already.

Answer 4

Halfords bug and tar remover

Answer 5

While there r a host of cleaners available in the market with groovy names, but it also depends on the sticking additive of the tape. My experience has been that inspite of the best of efforts a faint mark remains for sometime.

Answer 6

Use prepwash or another name is wax and grease remover.
Pant shops use it to clean the surface of the paint before they spray it.It won't harm the paint and you should be able to get it from an auto shop or spray paint supplies shop.

Nick

Answer 7

A high quality solvent should do the trick. After that use a decent wax and polish the spot where it was removed.

Answer 8

Goo Gone or WD-40.

Answer 9

Did I mention Goo-Gone?

Answer 10

try alchohol or ask a car paint and body shop