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Duct tape residue removal on bare wood

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I acquired a Ludwig wooden tambourine and there is some old duct tape that has dried and left a nice crusty residue. Any suggestions on how to remove it WITHOUT harming the natural wood lacquer finish. This is an older Ludwig tambourine with the L and G almost connected on the stamp, so I'm assuming it's mid-60's. Any help is appreciated and Thank in Advance.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Soak in WD40 and it, let it there for a wee while then it comes off easily without harming the the laquer!!

,-)

Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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Mineral turps will also usually dissolve tape residue.. should not affect the laquer ..

Cheers

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Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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Gary!

Will acetone impact the lacquer? I used acetone that comes in a container for fingernail polish removal to completely loosen and remove decades old tape residue from a Ludwig bass drum batter head. Can't even tell that there was ever tape attached now!

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Posted on 11 years ago
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I have always used Goo Gone. $1 at the local dollar store. I use it to remove duct tape residue. Pour some on and let it sit for a half hour. Then scrape it off with a plastic utensil. I have removed ages old duct tape residue from old heads and all kind of things.

Posted on 11 years ago
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From ChristianB

Soak in WD40 and it, let it there for a wee while then it comes off easily without harming the the laquer!!,-)

Tried this, didn't work much. Going to find some GooGone and try a little spot. Brake Cleaner is not good for lacquer, works great on chrome though.

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Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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I`ve had luck using NeverDull to remove tape residue on other surfaces...Maybe it will work for lacquer as well??

Cheers

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Posted on 11 years ago
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From grantro

I`ve had luck using NeverDull to remove tape residue on other surfaces...Maybe it will work for lacquer as well??Cheers

Trying NOT to remove the lacquer, but just the tape residue from lacquered tambourine....

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Posted on 11 years ago
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From backbeatkeeper

Trying NOT to remove the lacquer, but just the tape residue from lacquered tambourine....

Yes, that is what I meant...Just the tape residue...Sorry if I wasn`t clear...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 11 years ago
#9
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Acetone will remove the lacquer.

Turpentine is great.

Jon

Posted on 11 years ago
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