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Re: Removing duct tape residue
By:John Herr
Date: 7/26/1999, 6:41 pm
In Response To: Removing duct tape residue (Brian T. Cunningham)

> Hello all,

> I was using duct tape to temporarily fasten the deck to my yak to check it
> fit. I used duct tape ( since I heard several of you using it instead of
> nails to due the final gluing). This work out nicely exept that it left a
> residue on the plywood.

> What's the best removal method

> thankx in advance.

Brian,

I don't know if this is the best method but I sprinkled some sawdust in the goo and rubbed until it made little balls. After picking off the balls, I lightly sanded until the residue was completely gone.

Happy Boatbuilding.

John

Messages In This Thread

Removing duct tape residue
Brian T. Cunningham -- 7/25/1999, 10:28 pm
Re: Removing duct tape residue
John Herr -- 7/26/1999, 6:41 pm
Re: Removing duct tape residue
Nathan Osborn -- 7/26/1999, 3:10 am
Re: Removing duct tape residue
Byron Lawrence -- 7/26/1999, 10:17 am