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: I masked the backside of the hatch covers with masking tape. Then sprayed a
: dry mold release on them. Taped them into the hull, and proceeded to layup
: the hatch rim. I waited until the epoxy was almost cured then pulled the
: covers off. They came of easy, but the tape was left behind and it seems
: to have become permanantly attached to the rim. This was the deciding
: factor in shelfing them 'til this year. So now i'm back at it and facing
: the stuck-sticky tape. I managed in about 2 hours to get one rim sanded,
: cut, and cut the finger pry-slots. It was then that I noticed there are
: little pieces of tape left behind - they are very tiny. I want to recoat
: the rim with epoxy, but i DON'T want to chance covering up the tape and
: then having problems later.

: 1. Is there a solvent i can use to disolve the tapes adhesive?
: 2. Is this solvent compatible with subsequent layers of epoxy (west systems)?

: Comment: They don't sand very well and I don't want to scrap them out. As
: this can create a stress-riser in the corner where the rim meets the deck.

: Thanks

: Mike Sundman

: P.S. It wouldn't normally be a big deal to sand these but I have four of
: them, because i'm building two boats.

Mike
No really, this stuff comes in a little can like lighter fluid. Most paint stores or hardware stores should have it.
Put a little on a rag and rub the tape. it will come off.
Terry