Re: How do remove really old tape ?

On 2008-05-10, mpdsville1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 <mpdsville1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> I've got a 96 windstar. The backside window broke 1 sept 07'
>  I taped it up with (beige) packing tape when it happened.
> The tape served well all winter. I replaced the window mar 08.
>
> The freaking tape won't come off the body/paint of the van.!
>
> I dont want to use a razor to scrape it off. What solvent or
>  chemical will dissolve old tape without screwing up the
>  paint?

The first thing I would try would be a cleaner-wax. If that didn't work
something like show car glaze. If that failed something like swirl
remover and if that didn't work heavy-cut cleaner. These are all
products for poli****ng and removing scratches/defects in paint. They are
also good for taking off stuff on the surface without causing damage.
(although if takes heavy cut cleaner a little paint will be removed and
it will need to be followed up with the show car glaze) 

The stuff I mentioned by name is listed at http://www.meguiars.com/
but
there are probably products of other brands that work just as well.