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Does anyone know how to get old scotch tape off a door?  Once upon a time, it held up a cute little sign.  Now the door needs to be painted and this tape doesn't want to come off.  It is very hard to grab. The little bitty bits that I get, break away. 

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I'd try warming it up with a hair dryer, or dab it with nail polish remover or paint thinner since the wall is going to be painted anyways.  Did you try sanding it off?

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No.  Other pieces have come right off.  This tape I didn't see.  It's had a wash over with the 409 rag.  Now it is stuck. 
I'm painting the doors in the upstairs entry. 


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I was going to suggest the same thing as meggie. If you use a hair dryer, it melts the glue and should let the tape come off.

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Thanks.  It sounds hopeful.  Tomorrow I will try that. 
Right now, there are a couple of other doors ready to be painted.


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I would have suggested a hair dryer as well.  But if that doesn't help do you have any "Goo Gone"?  It's great for getting goey stuff off.  If not, try rubbing on a little peanut butter.  Sometimes something with oil in it helps to loosen things.

At any rate, good luck!


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Yes, I do have Goo Gone but I didn't think it would get through the tape. 

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Tried the hair dryer.
Tried the Goo Gone.
Used sand paper!!  Yay!



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Congratulations!

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LOL!


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