Gaffer tape glue stuck to van

[BOWHOUSE52]

Ok so most of us have with an older van have had leaking window seals So we decide to put gaffer tape around the affected part as a temporary measure and then replace with new seal or sealant as soon as we can Question 1 which way is the preferred way of doing this IE new seal or mastic Question 2 Ideas of how to remove the old glue that is left on on the Body of the Motorhome.after taking Gaffer Tape off Look forward to your replys

 

[Sapper520]

Ok so most of us have with an older van have had leaking window seals So we decide to put gaffer tape around the affected part as a temporary measure and then replace with new seal or sealant as soon as we can Question 1 which way is the preferred way of doing this IE new seal or mastic Question 2 Ideas of how to remove the old glue that is left on on the Body of the Motorhome.after taking Gaffer Tape off Look forward to your replys

Heat the glue with an air dryer and you should be able to wipe it off. A little WD40 on a rag may help. Then be sure to wash the WD40 residue off.

 

[lamyj]

WD40 or Isopropyl alcohol with a cloth and elbow grease

 

[Two on Tour]

I always use brake cleaner on a cloth to remove old gaffer tape glue residue. It's what we used in the car spray shop as it does not attack painted surfaces or rubber seals.
Hold the cloth with the brake cleaner on it on the area of the glue for a minute before attempting to wipe it off as the brake cleaner will soften the glue making it easier to wipe off.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

WD 40 to remove old glue.

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[MattR]

WD40 damages acrylic so ensure that the acrylic is cleaned thoroughly immediately after use.

 

[Roger S]

Lighter fluid works a treat

 

[PaulyP]

Lighter fluid works a treat

Do you set it alight to burn it off

 

[Roger S]

You don't need to but lighting it could brighten your day

 

[icantremember]

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[Andy1954]

I have had success with alcohol hand cleaner, (what we used during COVID)

 

[A S R]

Bang one of these into a drill and whizz away! Absolutely brilliant things. I use them on my motorhome. Leaves no residue whatsoever. No need for any sort of chemical remover. Doesn’t mark the bodywork at all.

TIRDITY Decal Adhesive Remover, 4 Inches with Drill Adapter, Suitable for Vinyl Decals, Adhesives, Pinstripes and Sticker Removal Tools on Cars, Trucks, RVs and Windows https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QYV3S6B/?tag=mhf04-21

 

[Grocklets]

Isopropyl alcohol will do the job perfectly for you, just make sure you’re in a well ventilated area .

 

[meanders]

And throw away that cheap duct/duck/gorilla tape and get yourself some proper Gaffer tape. That will not reave a residue unless left in place for ages and provided you remove it by pulling back slowly at in excess of 90 degrees.

 

[kingy58]

We had a leaking window last summer during some heavy rain and then very hot weather. I had done a temporary repair with something much stickier than gaffer tape (Tear-Aid). When I came to do the repair some time later the only thing that removed the baked-on glue residue was nail varnish remover that contained 98% acetone (Superdrug).

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[Paul and Chris]

Ok so most of us have with an older van have had leaking window seals So we decide to put gaffer tape around the affected part as a temporary measure and then replace with new seal or sealant as soon as we can Question 1 which way is the preferred way of doing this IE new seal or mastic Question 2 Ideas of how to remove the old glue that is left on on the Body of the Motorhome.after taking Gaffer Tape off Look forward to your replys

We bought a MH that had "artwork" applied to the Polyplastic windows which we wanted to remove.

I was apprehensive about going for the big guns and somebody recommended meths.

It took a while but NO effect on the windows.

 

[Newfie]

Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover, 325ml​

 

[ChrisAndEmma]

We bought a MH that had "artwork" applied to the Polyplastic windows which we wanted to remove.

I was apprehensive about going for the big guns and somebody recommended meths.

It took a while but NO effect on the windows.

Thanks - I need to get a couple of stickers off windows and have been hesitating. Will give meths a go.

 

[Speve]

White spirit is as good as anything else I have used

 

[Scubagas]

Ok so most of us have with an older van have had leaking window seals So we decide to put gaffer tape around the affected part as a temporary measure and then replace with new seal or sealant as soon as we can Question 1 which way is the preferred way of doing this IE new seal or mastic Question 2 Ideas of how to remove the old glue that is left on on the Body of the Motorhome.after taking Gaffer Tape off Look forward to your replys

Brake cleaner - it's a solvent but doesn't stain.
By an aerosol can from Halfords

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[Woodburner]

White spirit is as good as anything else I have used

Another vote for white spirit. It can leave a slightly oily residue but you can remove that with contact cleaner.

 

[Roger S]

If it does leave a residue you can put gaffer tape on it

 

[minesapint]

Ok so most of us have with an older van have had leaking window seals So we decide to put gaffer tape around the affected part as a temporary measure and then replace with new seal or sealant as soon as we can Question 1 which way is the preferred way of doing this IE new seal or mastic Question 2 Ideas of how to remove the old glue that is left on on the Body of the Motorhome.after taking Gaffer Tape off Look forward to your replys

At the end of the day it is always better to replace the seal. Mastic will stop it for a while but if the seal is getting old or has degraded in the sun, replace it.

 

[BOWHOUSE52]

Eny Idea where to buy window seals from

 

[CWH]

Are these recommended gaffer tape glue removers OK for a PVC? ie would you use them on your car?

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[minesapint]

Eny Idea where to buy window seals from

Try "Seals Direct" they are available on the ebay site, also they have a good instructional video on seals =

 

[Tony the Manc']

Ok so most of us have with an older van have had leaking window seals So we decide to put gaffer tape around the affected part as a temporary measure and then replace with new seal or sealant as soon as we can Question 1 which way is the preferred way of doing this IE new seal or mastic Question 2 Ideas of how to remove the old glue that is left on on the Body of the Motorhome.after taking Gaffer Tape off Look forward to your replys

Good ol' nail varnish remover....................

 

[RobbieBobby]

Ok so most of us have with an older van have had leaking window seals So we decide to put gaffer tape around the affected part as a temporary measure and then replace with new seal or sealant as soon as we can Question 1 which way is the preferred way of doing this IE new seal or mastic Question 2 Ideas of how to remove the old glue that is left on on the Body of the Motorhome.after taking Gaffer Tape off Look forward to your replys

I tried everything, heat, WD40, meths, isopropanol, petrol. No success. Somewhat in desperation, I found some "sticky stuff remover" on Amazon. More in hope than expectation, I tried it and IT WORKS!

 

[ARTPLUM]

Ok so most of us have with an older van have had leaking window seals So we decide to put gaffer tape around the affected part as a temporary measure and then replace with new seal or sealant as soon as we can Question 1 which way is the preferred way of doing this IE new seal or mastic Question 2 Ideas of how to remove the old glue that is left on on the Body of the Motorhome.after taking Gaffer Tape off Look forward to your replys

 

[Two on Tour]

Good ol' nail varnish remover....................

Nail varnish remover is acetone and is very good at removing most surface finishes .............. down to the substrate.