How to remove old scotch tape?

[fyrffytr1]

I have a set of stainless steel cutlery that belonged to my mother and there is old scotch tape on the handles and some of the blades. I can't scrape the stuff off and I am afraid of damaging the handles by using solvent. The handles are plastic, I think, with a sterling silver inlay. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

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[Deep1]

Try heat.
A blow dryer or heat gun.
That should soften the adhesive enough to remove tape.
Once the tape is off, try alcohol, use a q-tip on a small spot to ensure it is safe to use.
I use 91% isopropyl, it i generally safe on plastic and will remove most adhesives, some will take more time than others.
Be patient, keep adhesive wet.
Use cotton cloth.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I use Ronsonol cigarette light fluid to remove most stickers and adhesives. But your handle has the darker pattern and I don't know if it might go after that. If it is a silver inlay it would be OK.

 

[TommyB]

Maybe put into some hot water instead of a heat gun to soften the mastic up

 

[namxat]

Well I just can say do NOT use WD-40.

Its not really an oil its full of solvents and had severy discolorations in a similar case. Maybe soaking in olive oil?


Greets

Namxat

 

[xr7ator]

Charlie P. (NY) hit the nail on the head. I'm also 99% sure it won't have ANY effect on the pattern or inlay.
If you can find a bottle of Ronsonol, check out what the label says about removing gum and such. It's magic, I'm tellin ya.
I learned of this 40 years ago as a carpet installer and in charge of doing the glue up seams. The glue comes right out of carpet knapp with this stuff and then evaporates. It leaves absolutely no trace of ever being there.

 

[Duckshot]

Ronsonsol is mostly naphtha and you can get naphtha at a paint store if you can't find a pipe shop.

There is also a product called Goof Off solvent which might work. Not exactly sure but Goof Off might be mostly naphtha too.

 

[Duckshot]

Hey- that scrimshaw looks printed on? Be cautious with solvent. Maybe do a spot test.

 

[creskol]

Ronsonsol is mostly naphtha and you can get naphtha at a paint store if you can't find a pipe shop.

There is also a product called Goof Off solvent which might work. Not exactly sure but Goof Off might be mostly naphtha too.

Goof Off or Goo be Gone paint splatter remover

 

[villagenut]

Peanut butter

 

[xr7ator]

Chunky or creamy? lmao

 

[EARL51]

It appears that currently manufactured Ronsonol is actually Zippo Lighter Fluid, a totally different product than pre 2010 Ronsonol. Although the Zippo people said it contains no naphtha the MSDS states that the new formula contains 30% Hydrotreated Light Naphtha.

 

[Chug And Red]

Try disk washing soap in warm water about 30 minutes the use wash cloth should come off easily if not try the peanut butter chug it the oil in the peanut butter that will loosen the tape bonding material

 

[McKinney_5900]

Well I just can say do NOT use WD-40.

Its not really an oil its full of solvents and had severy discolorations in a similar case. Maybe soaking in olive oil?


Greets

Namxat

There sure are tons of results saying to use wd40 for old scotch tape. Just sayin....

 

[Ditlihi]

I agree with McKinney, WD-40 to take off the tape, then rubbing alcohol wipe down to remove any WD-40 residue.

 

[hill_billiez]

Oxyclean and hot tap water. I use it to remove labels from beer bottles for home brew.

 

[pat-tekker-cat]

I'm wondering if vinegar would get rid of the discoloration from the tape.

I've used alcohol successfully on stubborn adhesives before...

GL

 

[chub]

Eucalyptus oil. Excellent on the most stubborn newer sticky tapes and labels.

Chub

 

[mopakarim7800]

Well I just can say do NOT use WD-40.

Its not really an oil its full of solvents and had severy discolorations in a similar case. Maybe soaking in olive oil?


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Namxat

I use Ronsonol cigarette light fluid to remove most stickers and adhesives. But your handle has the darker pattern and I don't know if it might go after that. If it is a silver inlay it would be OK.