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Getting the "glue" off my Jon Boat from Duct Tape

Posted By: Clcrump

Getting the "glue" off my Jon Boat from Duct Tape - 05/08/22 01:20 AM

Just bought another used Alumacraft Jon Boat. The previous owner had duct tape on it in spots for some reason. The duct tape aged away, but the stringy white parts with the glue are stuck to the boat. Any way, I'd like to eventually repaint it with Krylon camoflouge green paint, so I don't want to use anything that will interfere with the painting.

Anyone have any suggestions on how to get it off and still be able to paint?
Posted By: carb

Re: Getting the "glue" off my Jon Boat from Duct Tape - 05/08/22 01:48 PM

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002J78QU8?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_7Y3FCMBYWSE0AFRA6S01

This stuff is amazing. I bought a boat that had a bunch of stickers on it. When I removed the stickers all the adhesive stayed. I tried several things and was concerned about damaging the gel coat. This did the trick. Spray it on. Let it sit for a few minutes then the glue wipes right off.
Posted By: T Bird

Re: Getting the "glue" off my Jon Boat from Duct Tape - 05/08/22 02:19 PM

Acetone.
Posted By: trapperben

Re: Getting the "glue" off my Jon Boat from Duct Tape - 05/08/22 03:40 PM

WD40 worked on an old truck I had similar residue. Good solvent.
Posted By: Clcrump

Re: Getting the "glue" off my Jon Boat from Duct Tape - 05/08/22 03:56 PM

Thanks everyone. I'll try one of these suggestions!
Posted By: SteezMacQueen

Re: Getting the "glue" off my Jon Boat from Duct Tape - 05/09/22 01:04 AM

Lacquer thinner.
Posted By: Pat Goff

Re: Getting the "glue" off my Jon Boat from Duct Tape - 05/09/22 01:55 AM

X2 Acetone, be sure and use it outside.
Posted By: jackiekennedyfishingguide

Re: Getting the "glue" off my Jon Boat from Duct Tape - 05/09/22 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by trapperben
WD40 worked on an old truck I had similar residue. Good solvent.


I use WD for such tasks being it is of little use as a penetrating oil
Posted By: trapperben

Re: Getting the "glue" off my Jon Boat from Duct Tape - 05/09/22 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by jackiekennedyfishingguide
Originally Posted by trapperben
WD40 worked on an old truck I had similar residue. Good solvent.


I use WD for such tasks being it is of little use as a penetrating oil


Exactly And it turns to varnish.
Posted By: texasflycaster

Re: Getting the "glue" off my Jon Boat from Duct Tape - 05/10/22 04:41 PM

There's a chemical I used to use to clean negatives in the darkroom days was PEC-12. It takes sharpee off and saves the negative. Amazing and powerful stuff. https://www.amazon.com/Bundle-Pec-12-Photographic-Cleaner-Photo/dp/B08KTMHNHP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1Z9T6XLPUI0CN&keywords=pec+12&qid=1652200721&sprefix=pec+12%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1
Posted By: romeroxl1200

Re: Getting the "glue" off my Jon Boat from Duct Tape - 05/11/22 01:25 PM

My daughter who is in the medical field gave me some adhesive removal pads used in the hospital.

the brand used is PDI Adhesive Remover Pad, but you can find it on amazon. works great.
Posted By: V-Bottom

Re: Getting the "glue" off my Jon Boat from Duct Tape - 05/11/22 02:51 PM

Goo-Gone maybe....
Posted By: hopalong

Re: Getting the "glue" off my Jon Boat from Duct Tape - 05/14/22 03:50 PM

goof off or wd40 are both excellent
Posted By: leanin post

Re: Getting the "glue" off my Jon Boat from Duct Tape - 05/18/22 05:27 PM

superzilla!
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