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Re: Removing tape residue?
By:John Herr
Date: 4/26/1999, 9:33 pm
In Response To: Removing tape residue? (Greg Steeves)

> I have finished taping the inside of my Guillemot.

> What is the best way to clean of the remaining tape adhesive residue on
> the outside?

> TIA

> Greg

Greg,

I had the same problem on the hull exterior after glassing. I used the brute force method - 80 grit on the random orbit sander. Worked like a champ.

Happy Boatbuilding,

John

Messages In This Thread

Removing tape residue?
Greg Steeves -- 4/24/1999, 2:33 pm
Re: Removing tape residue?
John Herr -- 4/26/1999, 9:33 pm
Re: Removing tape residue?
Byron Lawrence -- 4/26/1999, 6:16 pm
Re: Removing tape residue?
Bruce H. -- 4/25/1999, 8:12 pm
Re: Removing tape residue?
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 4/25/1999, 12:10 pm
Re: Removing tape residue?
Kenneth Paul -- 4/24/1999, 4:03 pm
Re: Removing tape residue?
Alan Resinger -- 4/24/1999, 3:33 pm