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Re: [ATM] Masking Tape Goo (was Varathane)

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From: ArtfulBodger <artfulbodger@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:40:19 -0500
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Richard Schwartz wrote:

> Does anybody know a good solvent to remove masking tape adhesive goo?   I
> don't want to ruin the pre-existing finish.

Lighter fluid.  It works very well on most kinds of stickum, but will 
not harm any varnish, shellac, urethane or paint that I know of.

WD-40 also is an excellent stickum-dissolver (and that's about all 
it's good for -- that and killing ants).

Pete

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