You might try using Vaseline or another oil to soften the adhesive. It takes a few minutes to soften but you should be able to separate it from the paint. Denise On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 12:45 PM, Bradley Martin < [log in to unmask]> wrote: > I would try Ethel alcohol. I have used it on many adhesives and it always > works, I sometimes put a plastic bag over the alcohol; to keep it from > evaporating.**** > > ** ** > > *From:* Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On > Behalf Of *Melissa Jolley > *Sent:* Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:03 AM > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Subject:* [MUSEUM-L] Duct Tape Removal**** > > ** ** > > I have several industrial objects from 1950-1960 that are painted > metal. About 6 or 7 years ago, duct tape was used to attach a piece of > paper with information to the artifact and has remained on the artifacts. > In a few cases, the recent attempt to remove the tape is peeling paint > along with it. Any suggestions for safe removal of the tape with minimal > paint loss? Also, what about the adhesive residue?**** > > **** > > *Melissa **Jolley|Curator* > *New South Associates, Inc.* > Savannah River Site, 315-M, Room 2, Aiken, SC 29808 > Office: (803) 725-7921* > *http://www.newsouthassoc.com **** > > ** ** > ------------------------------ > > To unsubscribe from the MUSEUM-L list, click the following link: > http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-HOME.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L&A=1 **** > > ------------------------------ > > To unsubscribe from the MUSEUM-L list, click the following link: > http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-HOME.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L&A=1 > -- Denise Nielsen Tackett Wetzel County Museum 136 Main St. New Martinsville, WV 26155 304.398.4910 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).