How To Remove Sticky Duct Tape Residue From Aluminium Siding

When the duck tape was removed some of the adhesive remained on the aluminum siding.

How to remove sticky duct tape residue from aluminium siding.

The adhesive has hardened quite nicely and has been almost impossible to remove. During a window restoration project i used duck tape to hold plastic sheeting to the aluminum siding to protect the bare wood of the windows during painting. To remove duct tape residue try using the edge of a credit card. In cases where duct tape residue is minimal and not too stubborn a simple scraping session with a putty knife or a butter knife in a pinch can banish the.

Just scrub the residue with the damp cloth using circular motions until it comes off. Scrape off the adhesive. Use a heat gun if there is a thick layer of tape on the siding. Once most of the tape is off we like goo gone to soften and remove the remaining adhesive.

You can also remove duct tape residue using a washcloth and warm water. First i tried using goof off product and after letting it sit for a minute i was surprised to noticed the paint wiping away with the residue. Use goo gone for any glue residue. Careful not to get the siding too hot or you could strip the paint off the siding.

Hold the edge parallel to the surface you are working on and slowly scrape up the tape residue with it. It will soften the adhesive and allow for easier removal. I then tried a little bit of acetone and got the same results. This condition is rather unsightly.

First test a safe area for compatibility before possibly damaging a visible area of the siding.