How To Remove Sticky Duct Tape Residue From Aluminium Siding

I was removing large pieces of old tape used as labels on a metal cart and noticed they left a lot of adhesive behind.

How to remove sticky duct tape residue from aluminium siding.

Use goo gone for any glue residue. Just scrub the residue with the damp cloth using circular motions until it comes off. It will soften the adhesive and allow for easier removal. It would either take the paint all the way off or dull down the paint.

Once most of the tape is off we like goo gone to soften and remove the remaining adhesive. Careful not to get the siding too hot or you could strip the paint off the siding. During a window restoration project i used duck tape to hold plastic sheeting to the aluminum siding to protect the bare wood of the windows during painting. The adhesive has hardened quite nicely and has been almost impossible to remove.

First i tried using goof off product and after letting it sit for a minute i was surprised to noticed the paint wiping away with the residue. Warm it up with a blow dryer and peel off what you can. I then tried a little bit of acetone and got the same results. Scrape off the adhesive.

First test a safe area for compatibility before possibly damaging a visible area of the siding. Use a heat gun if there is a thick layer of tape on the siding. When the duck tape was removed some of the adhesive remained on the aluminum siding. In cases where duct tape residue is minimal and not too stubborn a simple scraping session with a putty knife or a butter knife in a pinch can banish the.

You can also remove duct tape residue using a washcloth and warm water.