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I have a 85 Mariner 36 and I have had it in the lot for 7 weeks getting the bottom painted. Because of some leaking around the windows we used some heat shrink tape. The tape took care of the leaking but after taking it off, I have the glue residue left and have found nothing that will get it off. It is on the boat and the aluminum window frame. Any suggestions to getting it off without hurting the windows or the gel coat. Thank you

3m heavy duty adhesive remover. It wont hurt your gel.

thank you

Acetone?

I'd be careful with acetone on anything that might be painted, if the aluminum frame is.

You might also try car wax. I had duct tape goo on a bike once and car wax took it all off easily.

I use Bio Breakdown adhesive and mastic remover. Works great.

http://www.citrus-adhesive-remover.com/bio-breakdown.html

By the way, you never use shrink wrap tape on anything other than shrink wrap. If you're taping the wrap off to anything, you should use Preservation Tape, it's specifically designed for that and will not leave a glue residue.

WD-40

WD-40 x2

Thanks all, I had the same question!

Purell hand sanitizer sometimes is an nice gentle way to remove gummy residue..... worked on tree sap on my truck.

Cheers
Fraser