How To Remove Cellophane Tape Marks?

[adithya]

Hi guys,
Recently a relative of mine used my car for a wedding. They did a lot of decoration with selefon tape. Now it has left a lot of black marks (with dust).
1. Can someone tell me what is the effective way to remove them without harming the paint?. I am worried about the paint.
2. Apart from this, there are a couple of spots with ribbon has left the color marks. ( i tried a lot. but it refuses to go.). is there a way to clean it? or is it too late to do so?

I would appreciate any help in this regard. I am little upset it because its a new car.

 

[vijay_968]

I once sprayed Colin Windshield washer and kept rubbing the affected area with old banyan (hosiery) cloth to remove adhesive residue. You've got to "Spray-Rub, Spray-rub, Spray-rub, rub, rub, spray-rub and rub". It came off eventually.

Other methods are:
6 methods: https://www.echotape.com/2014/04/17/six-simple-solutions-to-remove-tape-residue/
30 methods: 30 Helpful Items To Remove Sticky Adhesive Goo : TipNut.com

Please update as to which method worked. Gooding de lucking de.

 

[adithya]

thanks vijay. i am lost considering the no of options there.
any real world experience out there?

 

[teamsachinf1]

try some rubbing alcohol. it should help. Dab some rubbing alcohol on an old soft cloth say some old t-shirt etc. and then gently rub over the affected area.It should work.
WD40 also helps but it might be a more expensive affair !

 

[adithya]

Thanks teamsachinf1. the problem is that I dont drink. anyways i will buy a small quantity of alcohol today and give a try.

try some rubbing alcohol. it should help. Dab some rubbing alcohol on an old soft cloth say some old t-shirt etc. and then gently rub over the affected area.It should work.
WD40 also helps but it might be a more expensive affair !

 

[Nairrk]

Thanks teamsachinf1. the problem is that I dont drink. anyways i will buy a small quantity of alcohol today and give a try.

rubbing alcohol is not that one used to drink

You may get it from the medical store..

If you need more about it ''Read"

 

[bhvm]

thanks vijay. i am lost considering the no of options there.
any real world experience out there?

adithya, Ask the marriage people to donate you some money for using your car. Tell em you want 3m Detailing done!

try some rubbing alcohol. it should help. Dab some rubbing alcohol on an old soft cloth say some old t-shirt etc. and then gently rub over the affected area.It should work.
WD40 also helps but it might be a more expensive affair !

NO! Alcohol or spirit based products will dull the paint and dry out the gloss.

Thanks teamsachinf1. the problem is that I dont drink. anyways i will buy a small quantity of alcohol today and give a try.

Rubbing alcohol is poles part from Drinking one!

Anyways coming back to the topic, Do this-
Mix some washing powder (Nirma) into a cup full of warm water. It should be concentrated enough. Take an old sock, Dip it into the solution and RUB!
Finalize with Plentyfull of clean water (A garden hose would be good) and top off with some Turtle wax.

 

[Driveright]

Please try WD 40 it works great .A large bottle of 400 ml costs 280 rs in Bangalore .Spray some onto a soft cloth and saturate the taped areas then wipe of with clean cloth and then wash out area with car detergent .I had used the same method to remove windshield stickers given for office parking on my car

 

[Mr.Boss]

Old school way
use coconut oil, it's easy and less harmful to the paint

 

[VISHNUCARCRAZY]

Alcohol or petrol is the best option.

 

[Mr.Boss]

Alcohol or petrol is the best option.

Excess or inappropriate usage may dull the paint surface.

 

[vijay_968]

Adithya Adithya
What happened Adithya
You had a Sunday Adithya ....

PS: Above is to be sung like "Mustafa mustafa don't worry mustafa Hum hain tumhaare mustafa"

 

[adithya]

Thanks a ton everyone for the advice. You guys rock. I was confused after seeing so many options. I went to a nearby car accessories shop and asked him to give something. He was honest enough to not mis sell any product and suggested me to try with petrol. But I was reluctant to use petrol. Finally saw Mr Boss's suggestion of coconut oil. (Luckily i had parachute hair oil :-)). Tried now and it worked like a charm. ( just 3 minutes). Everything gone and I am very happy. Many thanks Mr Boss and the rest. I appreciate it.

 

[Driveright]

All well that's ends well ! Now we all know even coconut oil works

 

[Mr.Boss]

Finally saw Mr Boss's suggestion of coconut oil. (Luckily i had parachute hair oil :-)). Tried now and it worked like a charm. ( just 3 minutes). Everything gone and I am very happy.

Good to get the (positive) feedback.
Old school ways are always a safe bet, but little time consuming (than the latest technology) Some advantages of using coconut oil,
- Cheaper
- Easily available
- Non reactive
- Non foul smelling
- Lesser (quantity) consumption
- Acts as lubricant as well
- Just a shampoo wash, no further traces of oil left out

PS: Personally tested on all painted surfaces (automotive and house hold) and Glass to remove sticker marks.