Masking tape...

[steve singh]

Any tips on how to remove the glue residue from metallic paint?

Stuck some on (don't ask) and tried to take off after a week and lots of reside left behind...

Thanks in advance.

[TallPaul]

Panel wipe or petrol. Keep it well soaked and dont scrub too hard or you'll scratch the paint.

[DHE]

Glue & Tar remover will also do the job.

[mat777]

t-cut will do it.. and nicely buff up the paint at the same time (remember to wax it afterwards)

[steve singh]

Wow, that was harder than I thought.

Tried tar remover + microfibre cloth with no luck.

Ended up only coming off with polish and a dry interior wipe (as opposed to microfibre cloth).

No damage to the paint thankfully.

Need to investigate an alternative means of masking - heard you get can get less 'sticky' form of tape?

[Digby]

My friend just used some of the blue 3M stuff on my bonnet and it stuck superbly and pulled away leaving virtually no marks at all.In fact, I couldn't see any.

http://www.3mselect.co.uk/c-534-masking-tape.aspx?...

[Celtic Dragon]

This is the stuff you want. Comes off no problem, leaves no tack either.

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/3m-high-pe...

[Digby]

Well you don't get a much better recommendation than that!

[steve singh]

Celtic Dragon / Digby - thanks both, I'll get some of that in that case!!!