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Subject:Re: tape gum remover?
From:ThomasD. Hanlon
Date:Sun, 12 Mar 2000 07:46:29 -0800

Kriztin,

I've used the "Blue" kind from 3-M, "Long Mask, masking tape, Part
number 2090.
For adhesive removal, I've used 3M "General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner,"
Part number 051135-08984, "For removing adhesive, silicone, wax, grease
tar, oil."

Tom Hanlon
Palm Springs, CA
84 Westfalia

DIGEST Kristin Dewey wrote:
>
> Thanks for all the responses as to how to remove the tape gum..
>
> Now, my next question is..
>
> What kind of tape *should* I have used, that's waterproof, but that wouldn't
> be such a tremendous pain in the butt to remove?
> (Since they won't guarantee my sunroof won't leak, even if I seal the dang
> thing shut!)
>
> Kristin Dewey
> 1984 Vanagon Wolfsburg Westy
> 1990 Subaru Legacy AWD wagon