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1. 
   Dave45 | Jun 30, 2009 04:16pm | #1

   I've used Goof-Off and mineral spirits to remove glue residue. When the residue is gone and the wood is dry, a light sanding with 220 should eliminate any sign of the tape.

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   JohnWW | Jun 30, 2009 05:08pm | #2

   Mike,

   First of all try a fresh piece of tape, lightly touching the adhesive side of the new piece to the leftover adhesive, sort of a dabbing motion, often times this will pull away the remainder on the veneer.

   A sharp, lightly wielded, scraper will often work, but this depends on the qualities of the adhesive, sometimes it will scrape off and sometimes it will smear.

   If that fails you can try a solvent but there is a fair chance that some of the dissolved adhesive will end up trapped in the wood and show up when you apply a finish. I prefer to use naphtha, you can buy it in a small squeeze bottle as Ronson lighter fluid that is easy to handle.

   JohjnWhite
   Shop Manager for FWW Magazine, 1998-2007

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   hammer1 | Jul 01, 2009 01:23am | #3

   Can't say I've ever done what you have but this removes adhesive with no ill effects to lumber. Available at auto parts and auto body suppliers, except maybe in California. They also have a citrus based product but I haven't used it.

   http://cgi.ebay.com/3m-adhesive-remover-cleaner-Removes-wax-%26-Road-Tar_W0QQitemZ230255156769QQcmdZViewItem

   Beat it to fit / Paint it to match

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   kreuzie | Jul 01, 2009 04:53am | #4

   I second hammer1's suggestion of Three M Adhesive Remover. It's made for just what you need. I use it to remove double-faced carpet tape from templates and the work they're attached to.

   You can find it at any good automotive paint store.

   It's been a while since I've bought any, but the $17+ price on EBay seems awfully high for a quart of the stuff.

   kreuzie

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   Gretchen | Jul 01, 2009 02:55pm | #5

   There's a product called Re-solv-it--comes in a little bottle that I'll bet is available at any hardware store or Walgreen's.

   I think it might be Goof Off basically.Gretchen