Adhesive tape removal

[Jonathan Jung]

Any ideas of removing very stick tape from bare wood?

My customer applied Siga Rissan tape to air lock the inside of his raw wood windows, unfortunately before I was involved. So I need some ideas of how to remove the tape so I can install jamb extensions. Siga tape is high quality and permanent, so there is nothing in there TDS about removal methods. I’d prefer mechanical means but would consider chemical and wear a mask.

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[Michael Burnside]

I've only had to do something like this once before and I used an orbital sander and a hand-held Milwaukee M12 sander pad shaped like a baseball home-plate to remove it.

[Jim Morgan]

VM&P naptha generally works well in dissolving adhesives.

[Jonathan Jung]

I've only had to do something like this once before and I used an orbital sander and a hand-held Milwaukee M12 sander pad shaped like a baseball home-plate to remove it.

We’ve tried using the Festool RO 90 but we can get only several inches before the abrasive disc is clogged. Nature of the beast?

[Jonathan Jung]

VM&P naptha generally works well in dissolving adhesives.

The most frustrating thing is that the tape doesnt pull off without breaking, so I’m wondering how we’d penetrate the plastic layer to get to the adhesive.

[Michael Burnside]

We’ve tried using the Festool RO 90 but we can get only several inches before the abrasive disc is clogged. Nature of the beast?

Yea, unfortunately that was my experience too. I used 60 grit which held up pretty well but I was paranoid to bring in chemicals lest I ruin the dresser which was an antique. I have no experience with any chemical, but anything that will eat tape can eat other stuff too, or penetrate the wood permanently, so tread carefully.

[Cameron Wood]

Razor blade, sharp scraper.

[Brad Schmid]

I would be tempted to try 3M adhesive remover in a small inconspicuous area, but I would also be tempted to try a Cubitron 3M Stripe Off adhesive remover wheel https://www.amazon.com/Adhesive-Remover-Graphics-diameter-threaded/dp/B00063VT0G/ref=asc_df_B00063VT0G?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80814156492390&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584413735745294&th=1
I've used these for automotive work but never thought about using it on wood until you brought it up... I would test it for you but I don't have one at the moment.

[Jim Morgan]

The most frustrating thing is that the tape doesnt pull off without breaking, so I’m wondering how we’d penetrate the plastic layer to get to the adhesive.


Paper Tiger: https://www.amazon.com/Zinsser-2976-PaperTiger-Scoring-Wallpaper/dp/B0002YWWJG

[Bill Dufour]

I wonder if liquid nitrogen and a quick sanding while frozen would not clog the abrasive. Would dry ice be cold enough?
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[Perry Hilbert Jr]

I have had a devil of a time trying to remove adhesive left on glass. The windows had manufacturers stickers on the glass. About half of them leave nasty adhesive. With Naptha, I have to scrub really hard progress is very slow. Also tried Goof off, same result.

[Richard Coers]

Warm it with a super low setting on heat gun, or hair dryer. You'll still have some adhesive to get off with Goof-off

[Tom M King]

Utility knife to slice it, and this scraper to clean it off where it has to come off.

https://www.floorsupplies.net/products/1-x-11-wooden-handle-floor-scraper-with-red-devil-blade?variant=32044992331908&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2020-04-02&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=CjwKCAjwvdajBhBEEiwAeMh1UzluGU6j2a6Fk_AJ41qF 1-SJGrYB5FWtTD2KGpLyXvC3p3247AjOVhoCoFYQAvD_BwE

6 or 8 inch smooth file to sharpen it.

https://www.zoro.com/simonds-mill-file-american-rectangular-smooth-78144100/i/G1968513/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=surfaces&utm_campaign=shopping%20feed&utm_content=free%20google%20shopping%20clicks&gclid=CjwKCAjwvdajBhBEEiwAeMh1Uza1S8L8xVG3ASb3mgyL r1Pf20wCgycKCjvku2koCNpFnjIhW7jpQhoC-N0QAvD_BwE

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Have you tried a heat gun?

[Rich Engelhardt]

I believe I'd contact the manufacturer and see what they can recommend.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

I believe I'd contact the manufacturer and see what they can recommend.

Sage advice!

[Don Peters]

GooGone works for most tape residue. Some require more elbow grease than others.

[Kevin Jenness]

I'd try to limit the amount of cleanup by slicing the tape with a mat knife and adjustable square or a sharp marking gauge about 3/4" in from the jamb face and rabbeting the edge of the extension jambs to fit over the remaining tape. I'd start with a heat gun and putty knife to lift the tape and follow up with solvent and a sharp scraper. Alcohol, acetone and mineral spirits are usually on my shelf. As said, try for advice from the manufacturer. Maybe you can get the guy who installed the tape to remove it. https://sawmillcreek.org/images/icons/icon7.png

[Vince Shriver]

I've always used 3M Adhesive Remover; however here on the Left Coast - it is now illegal!

[Ole Anderson]

WD40 seems to work as good as any other adhesive remover. After all it is primarily a solvent. But on wood? Key is it to let it soak for a few minutes.