Thread: Removing the goo of duct tape

Actually, it's not duct tape, I use electrical tape to tape the spine when I hone because it's more resistant to water and slurry, so I don't have to swap it often.
But, there's a downturn, by having very strong glue, when I remove it, the spine catches its goo and I find it hard to remove it.
Can I use some kind of chemical stuff like acetone or something without ruining the blade? Even alcohol doesn't remove the goo completely!

Lighter fluid. Works every time you need to get rid of sticky crap like that.

Hi, 91% isopropyl alcohol on a clean towel works but requires rubbing.

Monte

Goo Gone is your best friend :-D


I use it to cheat the university by buying used books and taking the stickers off :-D it will do the job fantantasitcally

Originally Posted by Detach

Goo Gone is your best friend :-D

+1!!! Goo Gone is the best, as long as you love the fresh smell of citrus in the morning. The only thing I can not answer to is how it effects the finish of the scales.

cp

OK let's try a more logical approach here guys, besides the "possible" damage to the scales. Do you really want rags or tissue soaked in highly flammable solvents, and the danger of the vapors in your house?????
Again use what ever you want!!!!!

It is always a good idea to check the ingredients printed on the container of any solvent (hopefully it is the correct container), and know what effect it will have on your target material. It is also a good idea to know exactly what your target material is made of (or what it’s coated with).

Remember anything can be potentially dangerous… luckily; with solid information most of us will use responsibly.

+1 on the WD-40. It does the job just fine. It also is great for lighting coal-fired forges.

The cheapest aftershve my son wont wear......!!! It does stink....
i use it to remove permanent marker ink when honing as well...


Mark.....

Acetone should do it. I believe I've tried that before. I just wouldn't use it near goldwash or that frost etching. Also, I'd keep it away from scales, especially celluloid which would melt.

On the other hand I usually just get the tape residue off with heat and friction. If you rub it between your thumb and the razor it comes off quickly. Just make sure you get it all.