Removing duct tape goo

[Dan C]

Go to Walmart, hardware store, or dollar-store, and get "Goo-Gone". Works like a dream, and smells good too.

[Charlie S.]

Trying to remove duct tape residue from the Formica trim and metal around the sink. It doesn't come off easy. Is there a solvent that removes this stuff easily? Also, would like to be able to live in the house afterwards. So, I don't want anything too strong smelling, if at all possible. Been trying to scrape it off. It's a frustrating process.

I am planning to repair the sink once I get this gunk off. There are a few drip points where the metal meets the counter. I am going to use some sort of sealant between the seams to eliminate the dripping problem beneath. There is quite a gap between the metal and sink. The sink is sagging in the middle somewhat.... it's old. Ideally, it should be replaced. But, I would imagine a new counter and sink get-up must run a grand or better. Am I on target with the price. I haven't priced them out at HD.

Also, will be cutting a narrow piece of Formica to replace the piece I damaged scrapping some of this stuff off. Someone told me to use a utility knife to cut the Formica. Any tricks to cutting it? I was thinking of marking it with a pen or pencil. Lying it down on a wooden board. Then, scoring it before I applied heavy pressure to cut. This thin strip of Formica will eventually lie on the edge of the sink's metal surface. Any special glue I should use? I have "Wilsonart International H20" It says not to use it with copper. Normally, I guess this product is primarily used with non-metal surfaces. I'm thinking with such a small section it should be fine.

[Charlie S.]

Thanks! Did a little more investigating and found the leak is originating from the base of the faucett extension. I unscrewed the top cap. There is rubber gasket which looks in good shape. I don't know what I else I can do except re-tighten. I don't want to over-tighten. It seemed pretty tight when I took it off. Any ideas what else I might do to seal this a little better?

[Charlie S.]

Tightened up the cap. Leaks seems to have disappeared. Hope it's gone for good.

Went to Wall Mart and the local super market. Couldn't find Goo Gone. There is a substance called Oops. May try this if I can't find Goo Gone.

[CWLee]

"Charlie S." wrote

Is there a solvent that removes this

Another good product is "De-solv-it" or a very similar spelling. Found on the shelves of LA area supermarkets.

[Bonnie Jean]

First try some WD-40 if you have it around the house, before you go out and buy something.

[Bob Vaughan]

Goof-Off is another one..

You could also try lighter fluid (naptha).

make sure you ventilate well when using any solvent indoors.

[Charlie S.]

Thanks, I used the WD-40. It worked well. Realized WD-40 can is almost empty. Don't use it much. So, I'll put it off until another day.

The sink is still leaking. Can't seem to win with this old faucet. Bought a low priced Moen today. May have trouble getting the base off the old one. I'm not sure? I haven't tried yet. It seems to be bonded to the main part of the sink somehow. If I have too much trouble, I'll post here for help. Or, ask my plumber neighbor for help.

[meirman]

In alt.home.repair on Mon, 18 Jul 2005 00:26:10 -0700 "CWLee" posted:

That one is great, but sometimes hard to find in Md. It's an orange cleaner (made from organges, not for cleaning them) and I think most work almost as well. That's what I use for adhesives. That's its biggest strength

Meirman

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