Protective cover on Rowmark not coming off clean

[Randy Digby]

I have some Rowmark plastic material (gray) that has been in the garage a little too long, I guess. When I try to peel the protective covering off, much of the adhesive residue is staying on the material. Any suggestions as to how to remove the covering with all of the adhesive staying with the covering or how to remove the remaining adhesive after I pull the protective covering off? I stopped when I peeled one corner back and discovered the problem.

[Mike Null]

I would try mineral spirits but your WD40 might do it.

[Joe Pelonio]

I know rapidremover will work, but if you rub too hard or fail to rinse right away can go through the color ply. Denatured alcohol should do it more safely. One thing you can do if storing for a long time is peel that clear off and replace with transfer tape. Even when old it comes off cleanly.

[vic casware]

If it is hard to peel and not falling apart or brittle
I find sometimes a little heat helps, maybe from a hairdryer

[kyle martin]

Definitely a temperature related issue for us. Our plastic sheets are stored in a cold warehouse. I will stop trying to remove the protective plastic as soon as it starts leaving the adhesive residue behind. I let them sit in a warmer room for 15 minutes or so and then try again and it comes off cleanly. Never is an issue in the summer...

[Shannon Bruce]

I have found that common lighter fluid will remove any adhesive from any material. It is one of our shops most used items!