How to remove dried masking tape from ....
 

............ old treadle veneer without damaging the finish.

I have a nice later model treadle sitting here to get ready to deliver to my SIL. There are some pieces of masking tape on the under side of the lid. What is the best way to remove it without damaging the finish?

Joe

Have you tried "Goo B Gone"? Maybe alcohol?

No, I haven't tried anything yet. We just got the machine home last night and in the house a little bit ago.

I know of many things that will take it off, but I'm paranoid about damaging the original finish. It's still in really nice shape.

Joe

not alcohol, may soften finish if shellac. I would see if I could roughen it a little and then WD-40 or sm oil or liquid wrench. Or goo-gone but not the concentrated spray.

Blow Dryer, plastic scraper, and a lot of patience.

I don't think any kind of softener or remover will help on dried tape. Try some fine sandpaper...just a little rolled on your finger and gently rub it off.

i have some plastic "razor blades" and shards of plexi I use sometimes, but they will scratch thru old clear finishes. I use ggauze soaked w WD-40 held on w plastic wrap and lwt it soak for a long time.

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*** Lighter Fluid will take off sticky tape & stuff, but
*** don't know what it will do to the finish.
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lighter fluid (natha) is probably ok on SM's. No experience on wood finishes.

Try baby oil, works great on removing pine tree pitch from hands and other things.