Thread: How to remove double sided tape gum?

3m make an aheisive remover call "700" which does its job well. Soudal also have a prep cleaner that does the same thing.

the 3M one basically dries to nothing which is nice, but i've never really had to spray it on wood and see what happens to any finishes afterwards. I think you may need to think about if you actually need such a strong tape for the work your doing.

My first instinct was acetone, but you did that already.

Might be better off finding a cleaner way to fix your templates; never tried it myself, but lots of people like the masking tape and super glue method.

There are a few threads around suggesting using 2 layers of blue tape and instant glue as being more effective for a lot of things that need just temporary attachment. Several comparison videos on Youtube also talk about all doubled sided tapes not being equal. Maybe you don't need the full on grip of the double sided tape you are using?

could a hot air gun work?


What about a hot glue to stick them together? Mine sticks pretty good and pops apart after, leaving a clean surface.

I use De-Solv-it from Bunnings.
Test on a sample of your work first.
It works for me.

A chemist mate told me to remove stuff like that to make a ball of masking tape with the sticky side out and roll it around over the residue and that will remove it.

I think the best advice would be to change your tape.

Double Stick Tape Paper Backing Natural Rubber/Resin Adhesive for The — Taylor Toolworks

OK, it's US based but it's relatively cheap and you can just buy a few rolls at a time. I have bought from here in the past and it got to my door in no time. YouTuber Katz Moses put me onto this tape and I have to say it's the best double sided tape I have tried. Prior to getting this tape I think I tried 5 or 6 types from Bunnings and was not happy with any of them.

Eucalyptus oil, available in supermarkets.

Originally Posted by damian

Eucalyptus oil, available in supermarkets.

On a raw piece of timber?

Goof Off works well. Acetone + xylene.

Goof Off 475ml Adhesive Remover Easy Pour Can - Bunnings Australia

I haven't used either on raw wood, but eucalyptus oil and tea tree oil do a magnificent job of removing pressure sensitive adhesive residues on everything I have used them on. Both are normally available off the shelf at grocers, so readily available. Tea tree is more effective than eucalyptus but costs more. Also has a lot less odour, and is less prone to desensitizing with exposure than euc is (for me at least).

Would strongly suggest testing on scrap wood before using on valuable wood, just in case.

I’ve used duct tape to get the sticky residue left behind from removing labels or stickers from timber, plastic, appliances or glass windscreens. Just stick it over the residue and pull it up at a 90 degree angle. Or keep on dabbing at it with the duct tape.

Originally Posted by elanjacobs

On a raw piece of timber?

As with everything you need to test first in your specific situation. I've used it a lot on all sorts of surfaces. If it soaks in you will need something to get it out, remove the surface or use a different glue remover. IMO it doesn't seem to soak in too much, but again depends on what you are going to finish with.

ALL suggestions should be tested before applying to your priceless workpiece. I thought that was a given.

Many thanks for all the advice and help in the above comments.
I have found that the post by TiJ recommending rubbing with duct tape works very well. But I used blue painters maskimg tape which was on hand at the time, and it worked very well too.