Do Your Products Have Grubby Marks From Glues And Other Adhesives?

Do You Spend Hours Cleaning Off Marks While Detailing New Equipment For Sale?

Or Worse, Have To Spend Time And Money Sending Staff To Clean Up Off Site?

There are two main answers to these common problems:

• First, use the right product (if available) that satisfies your requirements and leaves little or no residue,
• Second, if nothing suitable exists, use products that aid clean up.

1. Tapes With Little Or No Residues (Always Test First!)

A) Auto Grade Or Above Masking Tapes

Masking tapes are a "get what you pay for" product. The more sophisticated the adhesive, the pricier they get. Below are some solutions. (Remember you can also use masking tapes as packaging tapes in critical situations.)

• 111 Auto Masking Tape: Economical auto masking tape, internal use only.
• 301+ Yellow Masking Tape: Yellow, premium, internal use, temperature resistant up to 107ºC.
• 401+ Green Masking Tape: Green, premium, internal use, temperature resistant up to 121ºC.

B) Premium "Gaffa" Tapes

3M 8979 is a unique, tough gaffa tape that removes cleanly for up to 6 months in harsh outdoor environments. We sell a lot of this tape in the mining accommodation industry where products can sit exposed for months.

C) Natural Rubber Packaging Tapes

Natural rubber packaging tape (like PP30 Packaging Tape) is sometimes a cheap "rough and ready" solution. But beware — it may not always work as expected!

2. Clean Up Products

A) De-solvit Citrus Based Cleaner

De-solvit is a citrus-based cleaner that removes glue residues effectively. Usually, a quick spray, a short soak, and a wipe with a cloth or towel is all that's needed.

B) 3M Specialty Range

These products are designed for tough glue removal, including high tack tapes like VHB or other premium double/single sided tapes.

• Spray 300 Hipa: An excellent isopropyl-based cleaner for general use.
• Spray 700: The “go-to” product for hardcore situations. Spray 700 even assists with product dismantling!