How do you remove old masking tape?

[midmagic]

I hate to admit it but I've ruined a few boxes/labels in my time just because I couldn't stand seeing the tape there!

Really old masking tape seems to be the worst culprit. It is very brittle and even if you can remove some of it, it leaves a sticky mess behind!

How do you folks go about removing the tape without ruining what it was covering.

Oh, and just wanted to say I really like the restoration area and hope it stays!

Midmagic

[omnedon]

Soak it with Goo Gone for a while, then gently peel. Pray a bit too, it couldn't hurt.

If it's taped to a paper label or something it's even dicier.

[Starcade]

Where can Goo Gone be found?

[CrazyImpmon]

Try looking in the hardware section of just about any stores (Meijer, Walmart, Kmart, Target, etc.) If the store sells a paint thinner (or mineral spiritz for the anals), they probably have Goo Gone somewhere.

[NE146]

This is what you're looking for. It can be found at most hardware and general merchandise stores. Great stuff:

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