How To Remove Sticky Duct Tape Residue From Aluminium Siding

I was removing large pieces of old tape used as labels on a metal cart and noticed they left a lot of adhesive behind.

How to remove sticky duct tape residue from aluminium siding.

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. This condition is rather unsightly. Once most of the tape is off we like goo gone to soften and remove the remaining adhesive. It will soften the adhesive and allow for easier removal.

Hold the edge parallel to the surface you are working on and slowly scrape up the tape residue with it. It would either take the paint all the way off or dull down the paint. You can also remove duct tape residue using a washcloth and warm water. Use a heat gun if there is a thick layer of tape on the siding.

Use goo gone for any glue residue. Just scrub the residue with the damp cloth using circular motions until it comes off. Scrape off the adhesive. 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.

The adhesive has hardened quite nicely and has been almost impossible to remove. Warm it up with a blow dryer and peel off what you can. When the duck tape was removed some of the adhesive remained on the aluminum siding. I then tried a little bit of acetone and got the same results.

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.