CLEANING CHROME QUESTION

[the guru]

whats the best way to remove the sticky stuff left behind from removing masking tape on fuel tanks?

[showbuilder]

whats the best way to remove the sticky stuff left behind from removing masking tape on fuel tanks?

use tamiya masking tape, it doesn't seem to leave residue on your parts.

[the guru]

wont use anything else but tamiya tape, its been on the tanks for 2 weeks and after removing it left residue, never had a problem with other parts except chrome, tryed nail polish and it started to lift the chrome, tryed car polish with no luck, wont try thinners as it may be too harsh, tryed rubbing it with water and cloth it just wont remove it...help...

[cowboysevens]

wont use anything else but tamiya tape, its been on the tanks for 2 weeks and after removing it left residue, never had a problem with other parts except chrome, tryed nail polish and it started to lift the chrome, tryed car polish with no luck, wont try thinners as it may be too harsh, tryed rubbing it with water and cloth it just wont remove it...help...

have you tried rubbing it out with tooth paste, then warm soapy water to clean after? good luck

( it has to be the old fashion style of paste, just enouph fine grit for cleaning but wont scratch it up)

dennis

Edited August 28, 2010 by cowboysevens

[MoparWoman Jamie]

Wouldn't that be like a tar subtance? because I use with caution all the time Prep-All sense it's made for real cars to remove tar like subtances and what not.

[the guru]

thanks for your replys guys, im brushing my tanks now and if the decay is still there i will try this stuff called prepsol used for cleaning down before spray painting on automotive cars ect....once I get these tanks in I will put some picks up of my build..cheers..

[mackinac359]

Chemicals such as PrepSol, Windex and other cleaners may remove the model kit chrome.

Try a small amount of dish washing liquid on a a VERY soft cloth.

Tim

[mountaindewd]

I would just take a piece of rolled tape(sticky side out) and dab it on the leftover glue. I have used this method many times in different situations and it works great.