Remove Duct tape from rubber hoses

[DrWilliam]

Dive boat labeled my regulator with duct tape. Was used for a 10 day liveaboard and when I removed there is nasty duct tape residue. Internet says "Goo Gone" and "Goof Off" adhesive removers are a no no for rubber hoses. Any suggestions? Was a BRAND NEW hose.

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[johndiver999]

cover it with duct tape.. like a REAL Diver... and if anyone ever asks, just tell them it was leaking a little there and you fixed it .

 

[Zef]

Try rubbing peanut butter into the adhesive residue and let it sit for a day or so, then use hot water and dishsoap.

You can also try gently heating the residue with a hair dryer and then use a scrubby to scrape the softned residue away.

I would try a combination of gentle heat followed by the peanut butter while the residue is still warm.

-Z

 

[johndiver999]

p.s. this tape is DIR compliant .. all black.. looks much more professional

 

[DrWilliam]

Thanks! Obviously whatever I was going to do would need to be DIR compliant while keeping the gear entirely black (of course).

 

[Umuntu]

Citrus oil or WD40 … ???

I use citrus oil to remove the gummy residue from labels on bottles.

WD40 also works but is not “edible,” so I only use it on tools etc.

 

[NW Dive Dawg]

I personally would just Ignore it and dive it.

PS.....Right after a dive to pressure, I think the duct tape residue will probably just rub off with your thumb. If not, then I'd continue to ignore it and dive it.

 

[rongoodman]

WD40 is worth a try.

 

[34109411]

Try rubbing peanut butter into the adhesive residue and let it sit for a day or so, then use hot water and dishsoap.

You can also try gently heating the residue with a hair dryer and then use a scrubby to scrape the softned residue away.

I would try a combination of gentle heat followed by the peanut butter while the residue is still warm.

-Z

adding strawberries jam will speed up the process.

 

[Waterwulf]

I throw my vote for WD40 too. It'll remove it pretty fast. Then just wash the hose in soap and water.