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How To Remove Hardened Masking Tape From Car Paint

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How To Remove Hardened Masking Tape From Car Paint

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Do you have tape that is stuck on the paint of your car and has hardened? Use this 5 step guide to removed it without damaging the paint and making your car look brand new.

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    1. How To Remove Hardened Masking Tape From Car Paint, How To Remove Hardened Masking Tape From Car Paint: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Goo Gone can be harmful to skin after prolonged exposure so be sure to have your gloves on during this entire process.

      • Spray the paper towel 2 times with the Goo Gone.

      • Be sure to turn the nozzle into the "on" position.

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    2. How To Remove Hardened Masking Tape From Car Paint: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Press the wet paper towel against the hardened tape for about 30 seconds.

      • This will soften the tape.

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      • Aggressively scrub the tape for about 10 seconds.

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    4. How To Remove Hardened Masking Tape From Car Paint: step 4, image 1 of 2 How To Remove Hardened Masking Tape From Car Paint: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all of the adhesive residue has been removed.

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Conclusion

Now that you have successfully removed the tape for your car, it is recommended that you wash your car to get rid of the Goo Gone remnants. Who doesn't love a clean car, anyway?

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This masking tape has been on the side of this old VW for years will googone still take off several layers of it ?

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