How do I remove blue painters tape from outdoor vinyl siding?

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LotsToLearn asked:


The tape has been stuck on the siding for 3 years and it is in inconspicuous areas so I can try different things.

Painting Vinyl Siding
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    3 Responses to “How do I remove blue painters tape from outdoor vinyl siding?”

    1. rhajha Says:
      November 21st, 2009 at 4:25 am

      try using a blow dryer

    2. Julia L. Says:
      November 24th, 2009 at 12:43 am

      rubbing alcohol might work….windex might work, or vegetable oil. Also, medical supply stores make adhesive remover pads that are specifically designed to take off sticky stuff, so you might want to try those. :) Hope this helps!

    3. darlene793 Says:
      November 24th, 2009 at 2:50 am

      My kitchen now have places need to help lift it doen and maybe use scraper to repair it in my kitchen.

    4. edwadio1 Says:
      November 26th, 2009 at 11:00 pm

      use a dull paint scraper or three in one tool so as not to damage siding

    5. Amy P Says:
      November 27th, 2009 at 2:42 am

      The tape is the bits that are stubborn goo hand cleaner acetone free nail polish remover hair dryer on the hair dryer on it slowly keep.

    6. dnutter Says:
      November 30th, 2009 at 12:48 pm

      wd40 works great on old dry masking tape