Hi I’m sandi I’m new a single retired newbie at resin. I thought you’all might know how to remove resin from painters tape? It’s about 3 hours into it at the moment and I’m thinking I taped up what I didn’t want resin on my projects, but how and when do I remove the tape? I’m up for awhile if anyone’s on here now thx
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Resin and painters tape
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fourbyford
Well-known member
Hi Sandi,
Don't know that I'm an expert but have used some poly resin in the past. It's been my experience that acetone will soften/remove resin before it has cured. Once cured I think you're left with removal by mechanical means... either a blade or abrasive. Guess it wouldn't hurt to try acetone to see if it would soften it but, IIRC, it wont.
What sort of project are you working on?
Don't know that I'm an expert but have used some poly resin in the past. It's been my experience that acetone will soften/remove resin before it has cured. Once cured I think you're left with removal by mechanical means... either a blade or abrasive. Guess it wouldn't hurt to try acetone to see if it would soften it but, IIRC, it wont.
What sort of project are you working on?
Skiff Builder
Well-known member
Sandi, I have found that cellophane packing tape may work better than painters. I don’t pull tape right away. Sometimes resin will ooze/run until it sets up. A shot of heat can help soften cured resin.
Are you using epoxy or polyester
Are you using epoxy or polyester
HOTFR8
Banned
Welcome to the GJ.
May I suggest you update your profile with your location as in future you may find that helps. Specially given the forum has a very global membership. Often you will find subjects may get different answers depending on locations and regulations.
Your present unknown location simply is not practical.
May I suggest you update your profile with your location as in future you may find that helps. Specially given the forum has a very global membership. Often you will find subjects may get different answers depending on locations and regulations.
Your present unknown location simply is not practical.